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Putting Magnesium on the Menu

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Do you feel: Crave sweets during the day? Shaky, jittery, or have tremors? Fatigue after meals? Crave salt? Afternoon headaches? If you are experiencing any of these situations, then you might have a magnesium deficiency. Good health is one of the things to be thankful for. Unfortunately, 84 million adults in the U.S. are living with prediabetes, while another 27 to 28 million adults are affected with type 2 diabetes , so good health is not a given for everyone. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation , 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at an increased risk. From the body to the brain, psychological and mood issues like depression and anxiety plague people. There is something that may be beneficial for all of these issues and is a workhorse nutrient that does not get its share of the spotlight. It has been regulated to the shadows behind the flashier and more buzzworthy compounds that get recognitio...
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Sciatica and Nerve Related Back and Leg Pain El Paso, Texas

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Do you have lower back pain or pain literally in the rear that runs down into one thigh or below the knee into the leg and even the foot? A doctor may diagnose these symptoms as sciatica, which describes compression of the sciatic nerve. Sensations include: Numbness Tingling Pins and needles Electric like shock running through the leg Depending on the nerve that is affected pain could radiate only into the buttock or all the way down to the foot. A common cause is a lumbar disc herniation or bone spur that presses down on the spinal nerve. Sciatic pain radiates along the nerve, usually from the low back, down the buttocks, into the thigh and leg, below the knee and sometimes into the foot and big toe. Sciatica usually affects one side of the body. Radicular Pain A doctor may use the terms r adicular pain or radiculopathy when talking about sciatica. Radiculopathy is pain/adverse sensation that travels along a nerve. When a spinal nerve root is compressed, pinched ...
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Functional Neurology: What is the Gut-Brain Axis?

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How often do you get irritable, shaky, or have light-headedness between meals? How often do you have difficulty concentrating before eating? How often do you feel agitated, easily upset, and nervous between meals? Many researchers and healthcare professionals believe that your brain and gut are connected. Moreover, recent research studies have demonstrated that the brain can affect gut health and the gut can affect brain health. The communication system between your brain and gut is known as the gut-brain axis. In the following article, we will discuss the gut-brain axis. Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis The gut-brain axis is the communication network that connects your gut and brain. These two fundamental organs are both physically and biochemically connected in a variety of different ways. The neurons and the vagus nerve are essential for the brain and central nervous system (CNS). There are approximately 100 billion neurons in the human brain. The gut itself also contains ...
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The Benefits of HIIT

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Do you feel: Weight gain? Difficulty losing weight? Does eating relieve fatigue? A sense of fullness during and after meals? Agitated, easily upset, or nervous? If you are experiencing any of these situations, why not try a HIIT workout to relieve these symptoms. Everyone can agree that they do not have enough time to exercise. When asked why people will not work out, one of the reasons is that due to their hectic lifestyle, the lack of time comes out on top of it all. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults should get between 150 and 300 minutes per of moderate-intensity. There is a way to cut that time commitment in half by opting for high-intensity workouts instead. With high-intensity interval training or HIIT, it is one of the proven ways to reap all the benefits of exercise in less time. Research shows that spending less time doing HIIT may even be better than spending more time doing less intense exercises for individuals. What i...
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Why Do I Need an X-ray or MRI for Lower Back Pain El Paso, Texas?

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Low back pain is one of the most common ailments for people visiting a doctor or an urgent care clinic. When the back pain becomes intense it can get you thinking something is seriously wrong with your back. The doctor might offer an x-ray or MRI scan to put your concerns at ease. Fortunately, most cases for low back pain even acute pain improve within days or a few weeks. Most cases are remedied with chiropractic, physical therapy, heat/ice therapy and rest. And a lot of these cases do not require any form of spinal imaging. However, there are those reasons when X-ray, MRI, CT scans are necessary to figure out what's going on. Strained muscle Sprained ligament Poor posture These are typical causes of low back pain that can be painful and limit activities. Back Pain Lasting Longer Than 2/3 Weeks Subacute pain lasts between 4 and 12 weeks while chronic back pain lasts 3 months or longer. These are not indications of a serious low spinal condition. Less than 1% o...
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Functional Neurology: Understanding Autoimmune Brain Disease

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How often do you feel more susceptible to pain? Autoimmune brain diseases, such as autoimmune encephalitis and central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis, can tremendously affect an individual's overall physical and mental health. And, because many of the symptoms can vary from person to person, it can frequently be challenging to diagnose an autoimmune brain disease. Early diagnosis is fundamental for early treatment, as many of the symptoms may ultimately be reversible. What is Autoimmune Brain Disease? Autoimmune brain disease happens when the human body’s own immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues in the brain and/or spinal cord, ultimately causing chronic pain and inflammation. Chronic pain and inflammation may then affect brain structure and function, resulting in a variety of symptoms commonly associated with autoimmune brain disease. Symptoms of Autoimmune Brain Disease Individuals affected by autoimmune brain diseases can develop a variety of symptoms, ...
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What You Should Know About Histamine Intolerance and Dieting

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Do you feel: Shaky, jittery, or have tremors? Stomach pain, burning, or aching 1-4 hours after eating? Agitated, easily upset, nervous? Lightheaded if meals are missed? Digestive problems subside with rest and relaxation? If you are experiencing any of these situations, then you might be experiencing a histamine attack on your immune system. During an allergic response , the body's immune system starts to react by releasing various immune compounds to protect itself from foreign substances that identify as harmful. One of these immune compounds, known as histamine , is commonly present in a variety of foods. When histamine is elevated in the body, it is due to a high dietary intake or an inability to break it down, so individuals may experience allergic symptoms from a histamine reaction. What is Histamine? Histamine is a compound that is formed through the metabolism of specific amino acids in the immune system. There are a variety of levels of histamine that...
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