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Sciatica —“a pain in the butt”

Posted on April 1, 2024

The sciatic nerve is the longest, largest nerve in your body and is about the size of a man’s thumb in some areas. It originates in the lower back, radiates deep into the buttock, and goes down the leg to the feet. It is vital for control of your movement, balance, and sensation. Irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve causes pain accompanied by numbness, weakness, and loss of function. The most common cause of sciatica is due to herniated or slipped disk causing pressure on the sciatic nerve. Pain is described as sharp, stabbing, shooting pain that feels worse if you sit or stand too...

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Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on February 29, 2024

“Ohhhh my aching foot. I could barely walk without a lot of pain in my heel and the arch of my foot. It was due to putting too much stress on my foot because I wore high heel shoes and had to stand in line waiting for jury duty selection for almost 2 hours as well as walking a long distance from the parking garage to the courthouse. The next morning my foot was killing me and just getting out of bed and standing up caused sharp, stabbing pain (known as “first step pain”). I’ve had this before and it was diagnosed as plantar fasciitis and it took forever to heal. This time I had 2 RST-SANEXAS...

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How Does The Heart Cardiovascular System Work?

Posted on February 28, 2024

Updated: February 29, 2024 Our circulatory and nervous system are connected through organ and bodily functions. Our brains control these functions through our nervous system. Without these messages to our nervous system, our circulatory system would not be able to keep our hearts functioning, circulate, remove fluids/bodily waste throughout our bodies, and maintain our lymphatic system. The circulatory system nourishes the entire nervous system. Both systems have specialized functions that work independently; however, together they depend on each other to make sure our bodies are working properly. The...

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How to Balance the pH in Your Body

Posted on February 11, 2024

Your body relies on many systems operating correctly to function at its best. One of these systems is the pH balance in your blood, also called the acid-base balance. When your pH system is imbalanced, it could cause numerous health problems, so it is essential to maintain your pH balance and take measures to improve it when necessary. Contact Us What Is pH Balance? Your pH balance refers to the combination of acid and alkaline in your bloodstream. While the scale ranges from 0, the most acidic, to 14, the most basic, your body functions best when the pH balance is 7.40. It is normal for your...

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