Dr. Marc Ott

More than eight out of every ten diabetics also suffer from obesity. Although obesity is a predisposing factor to developing diabetes, diabetics can also cause gain weight in different ways. Weight gain in diabetics significantly increases the risk for diabetic-related complications and greatly reduces the patient's quality of life. Finding out the reasons why type 2 diabetics gain more weight can be of substantial value for diabetics in coming up with ways for effective weight control.

The thyroid gland is an important organ in the body which belongs to the endocrine system. It is the gland that takes control of the use of energy in the body, production of proteins, and the rate of metabolism. The thyroid produces what is known as the thyroid hormone. Its functions affect the body's growth and development.

Diabetic neuropathy is a well-known complication of long standing diabetes. With diabetes affecting nearly one in twelve persons in United States, diabetic neuropathy and its management becomes an important healthcare concern.

Many patients experiencing chronic pain on different parts of their body have on clear goal – to find relief for their pain fast. However, most of them are not aware of the long term benefits of seeking chiropractic care for their condition and the promise of better health beyond relief for their pain.

Hashimoto's disease is a medical condition where one's immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This results in thyroid gland inflammation, which causes damage and often leads to hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid gland.

Neuropathy is a general term denoting disturbances in the normal functioning of the peripheral nerves. The causes of neuropathy are varied and so is the treatment. Many a times, the neuropathy is almost irreversible and the treatment is mainly focused on preventing further progression of the nerve damage and other supportive measures to prevent any complications due to neuropathy.

The thyroid is the gland responsible for taking control of the body's metabolism, protein production, and other processes related to growth and development. The thyroid hormone, produced by this gland is an important hormone that the body needs to grow and properly develop.

Spinal discs, or intervertebral discs, are ring-like pads situated between the bones or vertebrae of our spinal column, protecting those bones from rubbing against each other. Each disc is made up of an outer, fibrous membrane called the annulus fibrosus, which houses the soft, inner core called the nucleus pulposus. When the nucleus pulposus protrudes due to a tear in the annulus fibrosus, it is termed as spinal disc herniation.

First, let's draw the line between reversible and curable. Diabetes Mellitus is a reversible disease, but it is not curable. Diabetes is a medical condition of elevated blood sugar causing different signs and symptoms affecting the cardiovascular system, kidneys, nerves, liver, and other important organs of the body. It becomes reversible when a person is known to be at risk of acquiring the disease but then does not end up having the disease because he was able to manage his risk factors.

Neuropathy sometimes can be severely debilitating and may adversely affect a person's social life. It may seriously limit a person's functioning and may make even everyday simple tasks almost impossible to complete. Certain severe forms of neuropathy like the Guillain-Barre Syndrome may make a person completely bedridden for many weeks, while in many other cases, like autonomic neuropathy causing incontinence, the affected person voluntarily starts avoiding all social gatherings due to fear of e