When we don’t get enough sleep, we sometimes wake up with headaches, migraines, lightheadedness, and exhaustion. But what we don’t realize is the effects that lack of sleep can have on us physically and physiologically. One of those physiological effects that can affect us physically is weight gain. In this article we will dive into […]
Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
Posted In: Lifestyle and Behavior, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Effective Prolotherapy Treatments for Shoulder Pain
Posted In: Pain Management, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Shoulder pain can be a real nagging issue that can ultimately prevent us from doing basic every day living activities such as brushing our teeth, changing clothes and even sleeping in some cases. The problem with shoulder injuries is that they can go untreated or misdiagnosed as tight muscles. In order to assure that you […]
Apr 02
Diet Shakes and Weight Loss
Posted In: Healthy Eating, Lifestyle and Behavior, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Diet shakes, also known as meal replacement shakes are used to help further assist a weight loss program. Before starting any weight loss program, you should see your primary care provider to assure the safety of your health, or a physician that specializes in bariatrics and weight management so that they can evaluate your health/weight […]
Mar 12
Alternatives to Knee Surgery
Posted In: Pain Management, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Many people suffer from joint knee pain and have been told that they need to have surgery to relieve the pain, do physical therapy or to simply deal with the pain if they are opposed to doing surgery, which causes individuals to live off pain medications and a lot of over the counter medications. Many […]
Feb 27
Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Posted In: Pain Management, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections is a relatively new alternative treatment method to help heal and prevent or prolong the need of surgeries for injuries and can help with acute and chronic pain. Platelet Rich Plasma Injections are now being used worldwide to help with shoulder injuries, knee injuries, and in some cases in hair restoration. […]
Feb 05
Achilles Tendonitis Treatments
Posted In: Pain Management, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
The Achilles Tendon is an important structure in your foot that connects the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) and the heel of your foot together. It is the strongest and largest tendon in the body and its primary role is to help with the action of plantar flexion (pointing your toes). The Achilles tendon is […]
Jan 22
Electronics and Sleep
Posted In: Lifestyle and Behavior, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Are you feeling like your sleep quality isn’t as good as it should be? If the answer is yes, then maybe the problem might not particularly be your sleep, but what you are doing right before you go to sleep. Do you watch television before you go […]
Jan 08
How to Treat Low Testosterone Levels
Posted In: Lifestyle and Behavior, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced in the man’s testicles that is primarily associated with sperm production as well as sex drive that gradually increases with puberty. Testosterone plays a vital role in a man’s life other than sex drive and sperm production though. Testosterone is also linked to how a man stores fat, […]
Dec 11
What is the Best Diet for Diabetes?
Posted In: Healthy Eating, Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Diabetes is the most common disorder of the endocrine system that can be broken up into two different types; Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to create insulin and Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body does not properly respond to the effects of Insulin. Insulin is […]
Nov 27
Warning Signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Posted In: Wellness Blog By Delight Medical
Sleep is a required bodily function that allows the body to rest and recover from all the activities from the day(s) prior and prime the body for the next days activities. According to The National Sleep Foundation, there are different sleep requirements based on age. Newborns and infants are recommended to sleep 14 to 17 […]
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