If you live anywhere near Hope Clinic, you're aware it's been the coldest April in years. With lots of clouds and wind. Sitting down with Dr. Brad, we sought out his thoughts (and sympathy) regarding this chilly spring and how that impacts how we're feeling. Both mentally and physically.
If you know Dr. Brad, you know he values the health benefits of exercise. Patients have asked for his recommendation of an exercise routine they could do at home.
Check it out! With simply a bungee cord, light dumbbells, and a stable chair, you can also exercise the main muscle groups and get in some cardio as well.
Our team meets together with Dr. Brad to ask the questions that come up and try to piece together helpful content (and hope!) for you all.
For this round, we asked Dr. Brad, "how do you help people with kidney stones?" And boy, Dr. Brad sure has answers. We thought, let's just roll this off-the-cuff, very informative video.
After learning about Dr. Brad's expertise and treatment options at his Hope Class she says, "I finally found the health care I've been looking for!" Take a listen to this 45-second glimmer of hope!
Common symptoms of a sinus issue: pressure behind the eyebrows, or on each side of the nose; nasal drainage (it may have a color or clear and dripping).; a sinus headache above the eyebrows or forehead area; feeling fatigued and locked up.
What do you do when you have sinus problems?
She comments, "modern medicine cannot fix everything." Dr. Brad's recommendations reduced her symptoms. After seeing the improvements, her Neurologist said, "I think your Dr. Brad is right."
From Dr. Brad! Food poisoning tips you can do right from home. Take a listen to learn how pumpkin and rice, broth, hydration, and probiotics can help. The focus here is how to support the body to get out what it needs to get out; while staying hydrated.
Women come in daily to Hope Clinic for support related to the thyroid, fatigue, brain fog, aches/pains, tooth problems, dry mouth).
Feeling chilly? Ginger is a warming herb. A warm digestive system means fewer digestive issues, less upset stomach, less nausea, less bloating, and more overall support to the immune system.
There is hope for concussions! Hear from a dad who found relief after years of debilitating migraines, fatigue, and brain fog with CNSR, Central Nervous System Restoration. For those that have tried other therapies and treatments for chronic headaches, neck, shoulder, and concussion issues—you might find relief with CNSR.
Hear a mother share about her 2-year old who was diagnosed with 46 different food allergies and the journey to find help. And hope!
Parents have been asking Dr. Brad for any tips to help their kids out at school this fall when it comes to masking, here you go!
Listen to Dr. Brad break it down, or if you prefer a read; here you go! Antibiotics can be useful for bacterial infections -not so much for viral infections. That one we can all wrap our heads around.
Sometimes we take an antibiotic even though we are not quite sure what kind of infection we have going on; and we do find relief. Does that mean "it worked?"
For anyone Dr Brad has recommended the curling dead lift exercise to— here you go! Start light and see how you feel.
We've been hearing our patients' concerns and questions regarding the body's ability to fight off illnesses and viruses. Dr. Brad put together a class overview to help provide answers and specific direction to support all of the immune system lines of defense.
If you give a kid a cookie, it's at least better than a mountain dew!
As we continue to keep your immune system going strong, let's talk about sugar(s). Inflammation is a key to overall health and the immune system's virus killing powers - the less inflammation the body is having to deal with the more effective our immune system can run.
Is your shoulder stiff? Limited in range of motion? Does it flare up now and then?
You may benefit from some shoulder rotation exercises.
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles; the subscapularis, teres minor, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus that work together to assist the shoulder joint and arm movements.
Careful exercise can boost the specific muscles that haven’t been doing their job. Recovery through exercise can help improve strength, movement and reduce pain.
The little decisions we make on any given day can make a big difference on how well our immune system will work. You can help yourself! Find out how here.
Hear a bit about Inflammation and how it is hard on our immune system. One piece Dr. Brad talks about today is having to do with our diet.
And we know, during this time of COVID-19 it’s tough to press into improving daily eating habits. There is an emotional component to food. Yet, less inflammation helps to boost our energy levels, and overall mood.
Let’s do some little things. Small changes can go a long way. 💫
What’s good for you is good for all of you. Including others you may be sheltering with during this time of COVID-19.
These tips can help you manage your day-to-day life with some soothing supportive options. Good for the mind, body and the immune system.
