The Healing Wellness Show blog
Neuropathy answers from Dr. Karim
How inflammation damages your nerves, and where it starts
Ongoing inflammation damages the small blood vessels that feed nerves and wears down their protective coating. Dr. Mohamed Karim explains the link to gut and metabolic health.
Poor circulation and neuropathy: why your nerves need oxygen
Nerves need oxygen and nutrients from a steady blood supply. Dr. Mohamed Karim explains the signs that poor circulation is behind neuropathy symptoms and why nerves take time to recover.
Why does neuropathy keep getting worse?
Most neuropathy treatment targets one symptom while the underlying chain keeps running. Dr. Mohamed Karim explains the nerve, circulation and inflammation loop behind progression.
Early warning signs of neuropathy you should not ignore
Burning feet at night, tingling, numbness and the feeling of walking on pebbles are common early signs of neuropathy. Dr. Mohamed Karim explains the causes and why early matters.
Weight loss myths, and what sustainable weight loss really looks like
Eat less and move more? Cardio? Fast results? Dr. Mohamed Karim takes apart three weight loss myths and explains what sustainable weight loss actually requires.
Is inflammation blocking your weight loss?
Diet and exercise but the scale will not move? Dr. Mohamed Karim explains how chronic inflammation feeds insulin resistance and the signs it may be blocking your weight loss.
Why losing weight gets harder with age, and why calories are not the whole answer
Weight loss gets harder in midlife, but research says your basic metabolism holds steady until 60. Dr. Mohamed Karim explains what actually changes: muscle, hormones, sleep and inflammation.
How your gut can block weight loss
Bloating, cravings and fatigue can all point to your gut. Dr. Mohamed Karim explains how gut health affects weight, why gut problems are so common, and one patient’s year.
Scoliosis explained: signs to watch for, bracing and non-surgical treatment
Dr. Chris Gubbels of ScoliCare Denver explains how scoliosis develops, the signs parents should look for, how bracing and scoliosis-specific exercise work, and what changes for adults.
Shockwave therapy explained: what it treats, how it feels and how many sessions it takes
Dr. Brian Polochick explains how shockwave therapy works, what it treats, how many sessions it takes, who should avoid it, and how it compares with injections or surgery.
SoftWave therapy explained: how it works, what it treats and what the FDA has cleared
Dr. Matthew DiDuro explains how SoftWave’s unfocused acoustic waves work, how they differ from other shockwave devices, what they treat, what the FDA has cleared and who should avoid them.
Degenerative disc disease explained: causes, tests and treatment options
Dr. Andrew Harris explains how discs break down, the signs to watch for, X-ray vs MRI, spinal decompression, and how guideline care and surgery fit in.