Resource for information and assistance to patients with Parkinsons disease, their families and caregivers
Some of the most commonly prescribed medications used in treatment plans for pain and for depression – as well as some other conditions encountered in many medical/dental practices – especially medications primarily used for depression, have a pain-relieving effect, because of the result of excess serotonin. As a result, a patient may have a condition, [...]
For more than 20 years, Dr. Patricia Richard has combined her expertise as both a physician and dentist in treating temporomandibular joint disorders, which constitute the jaw joint system, the most complex joint in the body. With an office in Fairfield, Connecticut, she has an impressive roster of degrees and certifications in dentistry, internal medicine, [...]
WELLNESS TIPS FOR PARKINSON’S If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you can help keep yourself in safe and healthy ways by taking certain precautions. Physical therapy is almost always beneficial. Group wellness programs, group exercise, yoga, tai-chi, and support groups which include the involvement with others can help with the isolation and depression some people with Parkinson’s [...]
STUDY EVALUATES RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT AND MUSCLE DISORDERS November 10, 2011 ~ Thousands of Americans this year will be diagnosed with a common disorder of the jaw area called temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD, formerly called TMJ). Because of the inherent biological complexity of TMJD, their healthcare providers will have no [...]
There are approximately 25 million veterans alive today. However, only about 7.2 million veterans are enrolled with the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”), and only 5.5 million receive health care services and 3.4 million receive monetary benefits from the VA. Many of our elderly clients who are veterans are unaware of the vast benefits available to [...]
1. STATISTICS First described as “Shaking Palsy” by James Parkinson in 1817, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic progressive and devastating degenerative neurological illness, second only to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in its scope. It affects about 2% of the population over the age of 50 years, with estimated 1.5 million Americans afflicted by the disease. [...]
Reesa Manning’s commitment to her career as a financial advisor is based on real-life understanding of the economic curveballs that life can throw, particularly to women. Formerly founder and president of the Southern California-based, 140-store franchise Penguin’s Frozen Yogurt, Reesa joined Integrated Wealth Management in August 2009 after a twelve-year career with UBS Financial [...]
Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at [...]
In addition to NATIONAL ELDER LAW MONTH, May is the month designated as: National Brain Tumor Awareness month, South Asian Heritage month, Asian Pacific American Heritage month, Jewish American Heritage month, Mental Health Awareness month, National Military Appreciation month, Skin Cancer Awareness month, New Zealand Music Month, Older Americans Month, National Moving month, National Smile [...]
Dr. Buddingh has been practicing chiropractic for over 40 years. He is a world renowned lecturer, teacher, author, and inventor of The Chiropractic Belt™. He has been teaching to the chiropractic and dental professions for many years in the art of Craniopathy and Sacro Occipital Technique. Dr. Buddingh personally studied under Dr. M.B. DeJarnette for [...]
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