James B Thomson LCPC

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  Many people are now turning to nutritional supplements for pain management, as they become less tolerant towards the side effects of pain medications. Physicians also seem to be attracted by the idea of using supplements and recommend one or the other to their patients. Supplements may be vitamins,...

• The Right Age to Consider a Colonoscopy

  You might be considering having a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to see the inside of your rectum and colon. Doctors recommend a regular colonoscopy to screen individuals for colorectal cancer.Recent 2008 guidelines state that men and women over fifty years old should have...

• How to Sleep Easier with Chronic Back Pain

  Chronic back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that may affect one's ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. People with chronic back pain have a higher rate of disrupted sleep. Studies show that sleep disturbances increase pain sensitivity in some people. Medications are now...

• Managing Muscular Dystrophy

  If you're someone who has muscular dystrophy or knows someone who does, then you'll need to make sure that you know how to care for yourself to stay as comfortable as you possibly can. Unfortunately, while this condition has no cure yet, there are treatments and remedies you can do to reduce...

• Specialists Who Treat Tennis Elbow

  What Specialists Treat Tennis Elbow?Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis. It is a condition that affects the tendons and heals itself. However there are cases where the condition has worsened and thus the victim will require professional medical care.There are various doctors that can...

• Gene Editing Has the Potential to Change Cystic Fibrosis

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