OLFACTORY TRAINING What is olfactory training? Olfactory training is a non-pharmacological and non-surgical treatment option for people experiencing olfactory (or smell) dysfunction that can occur after an infection, trauma event, or Parkinson’s disease. Typically, patients expose themselves to 4 different odors twice daily for at least 24 weeks. Each odor is sniffed for at least Read More
Read MoreNASAL SALINE IRRIGATION What is nasal saline irrigation? Nasal saline irrigation, often done with a neti pot, is a non-medicated alternative that can be used as an additional treatment to relieve nasal congestion from allergies or upper respiratory tract infections. To perform nasal saline irrigation, wash and completely dry the neti pot or a similar Read More
Read MoreTRYPTOPHAN What is tryptophan? Tryptophan is an amino acid we must obtain from our diet [[1]]. What does tryptophan do in the body? Our bodies use tryptophan to make serotonin, a chemical used as a neurotransmitter in the brain and the gut. Tryptophan is also required to make melatonin, a hormone related to Read More
Read MoreTROXERUTIN What is troxerutin? Troxerutin is a flavonoid in foods, including coffee and tea, cereals, fruits, and vegetables [[1]]. A flavonoid is a chemical compound found in plants, fruits, and vegetables that can have medicinal applications. Troxerutin is derived from the plant pigment rutin, which has several medicinal properties [[2]]. What does troxerutin Read More
Read MoreBROMELAIN What is bromelain? Bromelain is a combination of different enzymes naturally found in pineapple, both in the fruit and in the stem. Its job is to break down proteins [[1]]. What does bromelain do in the body? Bromelain has many useful clinical properties. It is anti-edema, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-thrombotic. It is Read More
Read MoreVITAMIN B12 What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 belongs to the B family of vitamins. It is sometimes referred to as cobalamin. What does vitamin B12 do in the body? Vitamin B12 is a cofactor in chemical reactions related to cell metabolism and DNA in the body. Deficiencies in vitamin B12 can, therefore, Read More
Read MoreALKALINE SERINE PROTEASE What is alkaline serine protease? Alkaline serine protease is a protease whose primary role is to break down proteins. It can be derived from the Neanthes japonica worm [[1]]. What does alkaline serine protease do in the body? Alkaline serine protease breaks down proteins in the body. These proteins include Read More
Read MoreTRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE NASAL SPRAY What is triamcinolone? Triamcinolone is available as an over-the-counter nasal corticosteroid spray (Nasacort) used to relieve symptoms of seasonal and year-long allergies such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and a runny nose. It can be applied as two sprays (or 110 mcg) in each nostril once daily and then one spray Read More
Read MoreTRANSCRANIAL ALTERNATING CURRENT STIMULATION What is tACS? Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, or tACS, is a non-invasive brain stimulation that delivers rapidly alternating electrical currents to the scalp through electrodes. Rather than providing a constant electrical current like in transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), the current supplied in tACS oscillates in a waveform to stimulate the Read More
Read MorePULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD What is PEMF? Pulsed Electromagnetic Field or PEMF therapy is a non-invasive treatment that applies intermittent low-intensity magnetic fields to body tissue, typically at an injury site. Different cells in our body have various sensitivities to these magnetic fields. Cells in our bones can be susceptible to PEMF, which allows for its Read More
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