Localized musculoskeletal pain is often caused by spasm of the muscle. Imaging studies may reveal various abnormalities, including arthritis, narrowed joint space (bone on bone), or osteoporosis. In the spine, findings may include spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. None of these findings guarantee that any one or more of them are the cause of your pain. Continue reading “LOCALIZED MUSCLE PAIN”
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BEAUTY AND THE YEAST
Call it what you like, but fungus or mold or yeast is a real health problem. Many people discover these organisms growing on their food. It’s disgusting. When the characteristic fuzzy mold appears on refrigerated or other food, we know to discard that. It gets into the walls of buildings and elsewhere in your home.Continue reading “BEAUTY AND THE YEAST“
THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER — Part 6
Snack foods for health: steamed broccoli, baked chips, pretzels, rice cakes, a little jam on bread instead of butter or margarine, Make a shopping list before you go to the grocery store. Plan this field trip. always go food shopping after you’ve eaten, so hunger doesn’t dictate what you buy. Don’t buy anything impulsively. Don’tContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER — Part 6”
ROSH HASHANAH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Parashat Nitzavim begins with a call for ALL the Jewish people to stand together. The men, the women, and the children are all to be a community. We thrive in our community. Our community supports us and we work with others for the betterment of all. We derive many benefits, including education, spiritual strength,Continue reading “ROSH HASHANAH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY”
FINDING HEALTH
There are many things that interfere with our good health. On the other hand, it’s exciting and energizing to recognize that we can choose to address a few of these attackers and work to counteract them. The more you control the little things, the more life’s big things will be controlled. What are we upContinue reading “FINDING HEALTH”
BREAKTHROUGH COVID-19 INFECTION and LONG-COVID
Breakthrough COVID is the reappearance of COVID-19 illness after having overcome an initial infection. Long-COVID is the debilitating symptoms that persists after resolution of the disease. Fatigue, cognitive impairment, and pain are typical complaints associated with these and other “after-illness.” Victims wonder: “How did I get sick? I had my vaccine and booster shots!” ImmunizationContinue reading “BREAKTHROUGH COVID-19 INFECTION and LONG-COVID”
TRADITIONAL VERSUS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
After completing medical school, I continued my medical education in a three-year Internal Medicine Residency program. Taking and passing the board of Internal Medicine gave me certification as a Doctor of Internal Medicine. The training provided me with an incredible base of knowledge, important skills, and valuable experiences. The results of this specialized education wereContinue reading “TRADITIONAL VERSUS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE”
THE PROBLEM WITH INFLAMMATION
The greatest natural threat to the survival of the human race is infectious disease. Pathogenic microorganisms have killed more people than the sum mortality of all wars. To combat this threat, our bodies developed systems to destroy, inactivate, and block the transmission of these invaders. These defenses include the skin barrier, immune deterrence, and inflammatoryContinue reading “THE PROBLEM WITH INFLAMMATION”
WAITING FOR THE ALARM? MAKE SURE THE DAY FEELS GOOD
Do you set your bedside alarm clock 5-10 minutes before you must get going in the morning? If you don’t, you should. That time can be used to reduce stiffness, waken your circulation, and put you in touch with your body. What a great idea! Institute a simple program to heal yourself and prevent someContinue reading “WAITING FOR THE ALARM? MAKE SURE THE DAY FEELS GOOD”
STRETCH YOUR NECK
The neck is one of the most important areas to stretch. Neck tightness is very common because it is not moved much by normal daily activity. Avoiding stiff muscles, tendons, and ligaments between the shoulders and the head helps prevent headache, injury, and arthritis. Cervical vertebral stenosis can also be minimized. Furthermore, toning and conditioningContinue reading “STRETCH YOUR NECK”
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 