by Dr. Carlos Durana | Mar 29, 2017 | Health / Prevention / Coping with illness, News
When a patient comes to me complaining of pain, I begin by examining the area of discomfort, while also taking into account other possible sources of the pain. This is because I’ve found the effective treatment of pain employs an integrative therapeutic approach that...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Jun 23, 2016 | Health / Prevention / Coping with illness, News
The role of inflammation in the formation of plaques that can lead to heart diseases and heart attacks has been documented in numerous research studies. Exercise plays a role in health and prevention by helping your body clear free radicals that cause inflammation and...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Dec 20, 2014 | Acupuncture, Body Therapies, Health / Prevention / Coping with illness, News, Stress/Mind-body connection
As we age, our postures worsen, and our muscles and the fascia that binds them become shorter and tighter. These patterns create weaknesses, reduce our mobility and range of motion, and cause compensations that increase the risk of injuries. There are many reasons for...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Nov 27, 2014 | Health / Prevention / Coping with illness, Human Strengths/Emotions/Motivations, News, Nutrition/Chinese Herbs
The Mediterranean diet favors large amounts of fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, olive oil, seeds, nuts and fish. The diet also includes red wine (in moderation) and small amounts of dairy products and red meat. A comprehensive review of the scientific...