Speech pathology, sometimes referred to as speech language pathology, is a field of medicine that deals with the process of diagnosing and treating of speech disorders and defects. If you would like to find out more about this fascinating topic, read below for a few things you may not know about speech pathology. What Does […]

Asthma can be one of the most troubling chronic diseases, as it is directly influenced by the environment the person is in. When someone suffers from asthma, its airways get inflamated, thus the walls of the airways get thickened, and less air gets into the lungs, in a more difficult way. Unfortunately, asthma does not […]

Having asthma attacks can be a burden for any person, since it is a chronic disease with no specific cure. If you want to avoid most asthma episodes that occur when you least expect it, traditional asthma treatments such as medicine and inhalers are not the only things you have to take care of. There […]

Many patients decide to explore the prospect of undergoing a minimally invasive spine surgery when they suffer from a degenerative spine condition and have been unable to find relief with conservative treatments. This type of procedure is a safer, more effective alternative to open back surgery like spinal fusion. A spinal fusion is a highly […]

I want to clarify the misuse of the word “mental” in the term “mental illness” perpetuated by the psychiatric community. This term is used loosely by mental health professionals and is misleading. Mysticism has a different conception of psychiatric disorders, especially in the metaphysical philosophy that I am familiar with. I am of the opinion […]

If you’re considering consenting to spinal fusion surgery, you should familiarize yourself with the potential risks of this operation. Doing a little research isn’t intended to scare you off from the operation – far from it. Rather, it should be looked at as an opportunity to better understand what will happen during the operation, providing […]

Back fusion surgery is a type of operation that is sometimes recommended to individuals who struggle from chronic back pain stemming from an injury or the presence of a degenerative spine condition. Usually considered the treatment of last resort when all other techniques have failed to deliver the results the patient requires, this approach can […]

Back surgery to address a problem in the lumbar spine is quite common, because this region of the spine is particularly susceptible to degenerative changes related to years of wear and tear. This is because the lower back is tasked with not only supporting the vast majority of the body’s weight, but also being flexible […]

If you are at the point where you are considering scheduling lower back surgery to overcome the pain stemming from a degenerative spine condition, it is important that you do the research necessary to explore all of your options. While your doctor may be pushing for open spine surgery, many individuals can find the same […]

The concept of non-invasive back surgery may seem inherently contradictory. After all, how can a surgical procedure truly be noninvasive? Isn’t the nature of surgery that it is inherently intrusive? While this may have been true in years past, recent advancements in medical technology have revolutionized many back procedures, allowing some surgery to be completed […]