Regenerative medicine is a field centered around the idea of using functional tissues to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs. This process involves stimulating the body’s organs to heal themselves at an accelerated and efficient rate. Regenerative medicine also has the capability to solve the problem of organ shortage available through donation, as scientistsRead more
Many lifestyle factors, genetics, and simply living reduces the elasticity of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin. This can lead to wrinkles and joint discomfort. Perhaps you have heard about collagen or gelatin and started adding one of the various name brands to your coffee, tea, or smoothies. While some people do notice a difference inRead more
As someone who has a long history of stress fractures and broken bones and a strong family history of fractures (mom, grandma, and aunt) I make bone health a priority when it comes to my diet and lifestyle. If you have experienced multiple fractures or been diagnosed with osteopeniaosteoporosis I encourage you to consider makingRead more
Physicians have frequently recommended Probiotics in the past when patients took an antibiotic and struggled with side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, or yeast infections. It seems more recently though, probiotics have become the “It” supplement. I’ve seen probiotics added to protein bars, chocolate bars, juice, and even breakfast burritos. Unfortunately, the amounts found inRead more
If you have been a client of Dr. Odom, or seen any of the Physical Therapists, there’s a good chance they have recommended taking the Ortho Molecular Soft Tissue Support Pack. Maybe you took it for a little while but didn’t see any reason to continue taking it. For many clients with chronic joint painRead more
You hit a drive off the 1st tee that goes 50 yards shorter than your average from last year. You can’t help but notice that the pain in your low back definitely limited how well you were able to swing the club. As the round progresses, the pain only gets worse and your game suffers.Read more
Did you know that more than 70% of the population is magnesium deficient? Maybe you recently had blood work done and are thinking, “my doctor said my magnesium level was just fine.” While your blood level of magnesium may be in the normal range, it’s highly likely the amount of magnesium stored in the restRead more
5 Nutrition Tips for Endurance Athletes Replenish not Replace. When you exercise, blood is routed to working muscles, fluids are lost through sweat, and oxygen is routed to your brain and heart and away from your digestive tract. Because of these physiologic changes, trying to replace the calories, fluids, and electrolytes lost during exerciseRead more
Physical Therapy as an alternative to opioids for treating chronic low back pain Do you have low back pain with sitting, driving or lifting? You are not alone! Low back pain is one of the most common reasons Americans have for seeking healthcare treatment. According to a 2009 study done by researchers fromRead more
2017 Twelve Days of Christmas Promotion Christmas is just around the corner, and it is a holiday tradition at Odom Health & Wellness to offer our patients a wonderful array of specials during the month of December. Our Twelve Days of Christmas promotion is sure to offer a variety of health and wellness gifts forRead more
