Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability. In the next decade, OA of the hands, knees and lower back is expected to be one of the major challenges of maintaining physical function and quality of life as…
Postmenopausal women with low sexual desire or sexual dysfunction may benefit from testosterone therapy. There are no commercially available testosterone preparations specifically indicated for women in any country. That would be a major treatment obstacle if not for compounding pharmacies!…
Fungal nail, technically known as onychomycosis, is becoming more common in both adults and children. Nails with fungal infections typically thicken and develop a yellow tint, and may become brittle or disfigured. Fungal nail is 10 times more common in…
Depressive disorders have symptoms that vary from person to person. Depression is often paired with other issues, and can lead to severe disability. In spite of decades of research on the causes of depression and the wide variety of treatments…
Multiple studies have shown that when used as a nasal spray, ketamine may help depressed patients who have not responded to conventional therapy. Ketamine is a medication that is most often used intravenously for anesthesia, and multiple studies have shown…
Raynaud's disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. It can also affect other areas, such as the nose, lips, ears and…
The thyroid is the “master gland” of the body, influencing the function of many of our most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Yet, more than half of all people affected by thyroid disease are unaware…
Curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. While curcumin is poorly absorbed when taken orally, topical curcumin (in a properly formulated gel or cream) is well absorbed. Curcumin reduces inflammation and scarring,…
Traditionally, opioid analgesics (formerly called “narcotics”) were prescribed for patients with terminal illnesses and after surgery. More recently, opioids and preparations containing oxycodone and hydrocodone have been prescribed for multiple conditions, even when other medications may be a better option.…
Naltrexone is a medication approved as a treatment for opioid addiction and alcoholism. In 1985, while working at addiction clinics in New York, Harvard-educated Bernard Bihari, MD, discovered many novel benefits of using low doses of naltrexone (about 4.5mg, or…