Diabetic Neuropathy: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approaches By Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMP Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week is observed in early May each year. An estimated 30 million people in the United States alone experience symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, which is a condition most commonly related to diabetes. Considering diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common etiology, it is important to understand symptoms,...Read More

Nutraceuticals in Focus: Peripheral Neuropathy News & Science Behind Formulas  •  Related Resources & Links  •  Monthly Discount & Other Offers Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) represents a significant complication affecting roughly half of all diabetic patients. As such, it is important to be aware of modifiable risk factors, clinical symptoms, importance of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and...Read More

By Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMP The month of June is a time in which fathers are celebrated, so it is fitting that June is also the time in which we honor men’s health.  A health issue on the forefront of male health is the depletion of testosterone. The litany of symptoms that are associated with...Read More

By Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMP The American Heart Association has existed since 1924, and since its inception has facilitated funding for groundbreaking research and heart health awareness based on the efforts of doctors, researchers and volunteers.¹ Despite their best efforts, heart disease remains the number one cause of death not only in the US, but...Read More

Cold and Flu Season: Defend Yourself As the Holiday season fades into memory, a new season gradually takes hold. Overwhelmingly regarded as a time for welcoming growth, goals, and change, the post-holiday winter months are also recognized as the height of cold and flu season. But why is this so? When considering the shortage of...Read More

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness around the world. The most common form of glaucoma in the US and worldwide is age related, open-angle glaucoma, which is the form most typically identified when discussing the disease.1 Over time, a buildup of pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve causing peripheral blindness initially, which...Read More