All of the joints in the body are made up of a few key elements bones, muscles, and connective tissues like tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fascia. Most physical therapies focus on the proper alignment of bones and the strength and flexibility of muscles. However, it is actually the connective tissue that holds the joint in…
One of the most common questions I get from male patients is, “Do you think testosterone would help my sex drive?” I always answer with one of my typical naturopathic responses, “It depends if your testosterone is low and if that low testosterone is indeed causing your sex drive to diminish”. For the most part,…
We encounter countless numbers of toxins and environmental chemicals everyday. For some of these unwanted toxins we have little control over how much we are exposed to. However, there are a few key areas in our lives that we can directly control and limit exposure to harmful chemicals. Reducing our toxic load can have a…
The adrenal glands are the organs in the body most susceptible to the negative consequences of stress. As they wear down and fatigue the health of the overall body declines and healing becomes more and more difficult. Therefore, it is very important to identify adrenal fatigue or exhaustion and support the adrenal glands to recovery.…
In this week’s column I will highlight four of the most effective natural therapies for reducing stress and supporting the body’s stress coping mechanisms. Yoga Yoga exercises are a fantastic way to handle stress both physically and emotionally. Yoga usually involves stretching, breathing, and visualization techniques. The combination of these activities provides unique support for…
Many of the signs of stress are relatively straightforward and easy to see. In fact, most people inherently know when they are under too much stress. These more obvious signs include feeling stressed out, feeling overwhelmed with responsibility, high blood pressure, anxiety, agitation, heartburn, and difficulty falling asleep. There are many less obvious signs like…
Dr. Barlow discusses that basics of what exactly Prolotherapy is, and how it can help in healing old (and new) injuries.
Check out our very first vlog post about Tendonitis and the treatment of Tendonitis. If you have any questions, feel free to email Dr. Barlow at info@drbrentbarlownd.com
The phrase, “I can’t sleep” is one of the most common things I hear patients say during an initial consultation. In fact, poor sleep is one of the top reasons people seek medical advice. For anyone who has or is experiencing lack of sleep it is obvious the many ramifications. However, for those who have…
Many people who experience a whiplash injury from a motor vehicle accident, workplace incident, or sports injury never fully heal from the soft tissue damage. Unfortunately, incomplete healing leads to chronic pain that can persist for years. Whiplash injuries result in stretching and/or tearing of connective tissues like ligaments and tendons. These connective tissues provide…