Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnostic category to describe the developmental conditions of autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive development disorder. While each diagnosis has variation in symptoms, people with all forms of ASD share the following characteristics: Limited, sometimes all-consuming interests Repetitive behavior Difficulty with social interactions Difficulty showing empathy towards others Inability to read social cues, which can make non-verbal communication baffling Delay language acquisition skills Aggressive behavior ..read more

People often don’t realize how foot health affects their quality of life until every step they take causes pain. Whether the pain stems from an accident, plantar fasciitis, or another common cause doesn’t matter nearly as much as finding lasting relief. Unfortunately, typical treatments such as steroid injections and wearing special shoe inserts often bring only a temporary reduction in foot pain. In recent years, more foot pain sufferers have turned to alternative therapies such as acupuncture to get the help they need. Exploring the Common Causes of Foot Pain With a total of 38 bon ..read more

  The key to living the happiest and most fulfilling life possible is getting up and doing the things you love with the people you love. Whether that is hiking, swimming, playing a few rounds of golf, or talking a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, taking as much time as you can to do things that give you the most joy is a big key to one’s well-being. Unfortunately with all physical activities, you can have too much of a good thing, and your body has a few really painful ways of letting you know. Luckily for us, there are many all-natural options to treat the symptoms of these issu ..read more

  Unfortunately, the reality is most people will struggle with lower back pain at some point in their life. Studies show that up to 80% of the global population will experience back pain in their lives.  In most cases, the lower back is the most troublesome location. A wide range of issues can cause lower back pain. These issues include: poor posture, improper exercise form, sedentary lifestyles, and general wear and tear. Popular preventative measures involve core strengthening exercises, limiting the time spent sitting, and flexibility work. However, most already suffering from bac ..read more

Few chronic health problems are as frustrating as insomnia, which means that a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep for several consecutive hours. Because of insomnia, Americans suffer from all-day fatigue, poor concentration, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, lost productivity, and several other serious effects. It’s a common complaint that can stem from a variety of causes such as stress, medication side effects, and consuming too much caffeine. However, it’s not always easy to resolve even when a person knows the cause. Typical Treatment for Insomnia According to ..read more

Chiropractic healing has gained recognition in recent years throughout the medical community as being a valid and effective treatment method to relieve many types of pain. Many medical and university studies have produced results showing that spinal manipulation results in almost immediate relief from many types of pain. If you are an athlete that needs help in treating and preventing sports injuries, a chiropractic specialist may be able to help. Chiropractic is a form of medical treatment that recognizes the nervous system plays a vital role in a person’s health and well-being. The nervous s ..read more

One of the most common age-related back problems is called spinal stenosis. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 8 to 11 percent of Americans will be affected by this condition, most over the age of 50. While there is no cure for spinal stenosis, there are some things that you can do to alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with the disorder. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is characterized by the narrowing or compression of the spinal cord, either in the neck (cervical spine) or the lower back (lumbar spine). When this happens, the nerve roots a ..read more

Foot pain is such a common problem that 75 percent of all Americans will experience it at some point. With 26 bones in each foot, it’s easy to understand why. Each foot also contains nerves that send messages to the brain telling it the precise location of the body. This process, called proprioception, is necessary for the brain to coordinate the feet and other parts to make the desired motion. Additionally, the feet bare the impact of a person’s entire body weight striking pavement or flooring thousands of times every day. This can easily result in damage to the bones, nerves, muscl ..read more

If you have a condition known as frozen shoulder, you know that it’s both painful and limiting. Chinese medicine refers to frozen shoulder as a “50-year shoulder” because people tend to get the condition in middle age. Here is what you need to know about frozen shoulder as well as several natural remedies for its treatment, one of them being acupuncture. What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a common term for a medical condition called adhesive capsulitis. This occurs when there is thickening and contracting of the capsule, which is the connective tissue surrounding the bony st ..read more

The United States is in the midst of what some are calling the worst drug epidemic in our nation’s history. What makes the current situation so dangerous, is that primary drugs associated with the current epidemic are largely of the legal, prescription variety. According to a recent expose on Vox: “In 2015, more than 52,000 people died of drug overdoses, nearly two-thirds of which were linked to opioids like Percocet, OxyContin, heroin, and fentanyl. That’s more drug overdose deaths than any other period in US history — even more than past heroin epidemics, the crack epidemic, or the rece ..read more