Being pregnant is one of the most joyous times in a woman’s life but it can also be one of the most difficult times as well.  A large percent of women will notice an increase and severity of headaches while they are pregnant.  There are many different causes for these headaches in which I will list below. •    Stress:  With pregnancy there comes a higher degree of stress.  Many women worry about th ...

Approximately 1% of the child population in the United States, between the ages of 3-17 years old has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.  Experts estimate autism occurs in one of every one-hundred births and 1 to 1.5 million Americans are living with autism currently.  The health care costs associated with autism results in $60 billion spent annually and within ten years time the costs are expected to total up to $200-$400 ...

Sciatica Sciatic nerve is a largest nerve present in the body that runs from lower part of the back to the leg. Sciatica is a condition affecting the sciatic nerve and can cause pain anywhere from the back to the toes of the feet. Only one side of the body is usually affected. Sciatica is not a disorder by itself but is a symptom of problems involving the sciatic nerve such as herniated disk (disc protrusion) or spinal stenosis (narrowing of ...

Neck problems may be a sign of some other underlying health problem Neck pain is a common occurrence in all individuals. It can range from minor sprains to major problems such as tears causing damage to soft tissues in the neck.  Overuse or injury can cause neck problems apart from everyday wear and tear. These problems can occur due to sprains or strains during involvement in recreational events, work-related responsibilities, or doing er ...

A ketogenic diet requires a person to consume a high amount of fat and low carbohydrates, coupled with adequate amounts of protein.  The diet is used by certain healthcare practitioners as a way to control and treat a medical condition called epilepsy (a neurological condition which is marked by abnormal activity in the human brain) in young children and adults. A person on a ketogenic diet will burn fats more quickly than carbohydrates, ...