The Dr. Amy Show

The term arthritis refers to inflammation in the body’s joints, such as the knees, wrists, ankles and hips. But arthritis isn’t just one thing.

It’s actually an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions that cause pain, stiffness or swelling in the joints. Different types of arthritis have different symptoms and treatments.

In this episode Dr. Amy answers questions and and discusses misconceptions about arthritis.

The history of how Long-distance running has a venerable history in Mexico and how the spirit runs free among ‘the foot runners’ of Mexico - some of the greatest long-distance runners in the world. 

Dr. Amy Amy discusses the five latest trends in the medical field and how your lifestyle can help you  prevent and manage you diseases long term.  

Magnesium deficiency, also known as hypomagnesemia, is an often-overlooked health problem.

While less than 2% of Americans have been estimated to experience magnesium deficiency, that percentage has been shown to be far greater in hospitals and ICU patients and people with diabetes or alcohol use disorder.  In this episode Dr. Amy discusses how Chiropractic can help with Magnesium Deficiency.  

America’s opioid epidemic has claimed more than 400,000 lives and ensnared more than 2 million more in addiction.  After downplaying the risks of dangerous and highly addictive prescription narcotics, and of profiting from their spiraling misuse, the purveyors of prescription painkillers could be forced to reckon with the devastating consequences of their actions.  In this episode Dr. Amy discusses who's to blame for the crisis.  

A healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand with healthy hair. Exercise and meditation will help with stress. Even the simple technique of focusing on your breath can lower your blood pressure and, therefore, your anxiety. As far as exercise, walking is a solid cardiovascular activity that creates endorphins, reduces stress levels, and can be done anywhere.

How we have accepted a lower and lower level of existence with our health. 

Chances are, you're not walking around thinking about your thyroid. That is, unless you have a thyroid condition. For as much as the thyroid does for our bodies, it deserves a little more attention. In this episode Dr. Amy discusses 5 interesting facts about this important gland.

Drugs, shots, surgery…You can fight for your life, or you can fight for your death…what are you fighting for?

Migraines cause pain as real as the pain of injuries — with one difference: Healthy habits and simple nonmedical remedies sometimes stop migraines before they start.