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Once upon a time, there was a little-known therapy called Stellate Ganglion Blocks, otherwise known as SGB. Over the years, this treatment, while admittedly not well-known, proved remarkably effective for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, anxiety, stress-related disorders, insomnia, postpartum depression, among other conditions. However, it remained a mystery to most people (including clinicians). Today, the story is changing …

As a licensed Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician focusing on regenerative medicine and therapies, I answer questions about aches and pains, debilitating conditions, and overall health concerns all day long. And one of the issues I am asked about more often than...

Regenerative medicine encompasses the treatment methods used to regrow, repair, or replace damaged or diseased cells, tissues, and organs, with the goal of restoring them to normal function (or as close as possible). It includes innovative treatments that use a person’s own healthy cells or tissues to encourage healing in other parts of the body that have deteriorated due to age, overuse, or injury.

DataBiologics recently released its 2021 Outcomes Report: “An Overview of Regenerative Treatments for Orthopedic Conditions.” If you’re not familiar with the organization, DataBiologics helps physicians collect and analyze patient data to measure the efficacy of...

Osteoarthritis is a common disease among older adults, and the knee joint is most commonly affected. Having an effective and safe treatment option is important to help us all live healthier, more active lives. A recent study, “Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic...

Dr. Wood was recently interviewed about Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGB) on the Edge on Regenerative Medicine Podcast, a show educating the public on life-changing advances in modern medicine. With so many people still unfamiliar with this effective treatment for...

In the search for the most effective ways to improve the quality of our lives, we all generally want the same outcomes. We strive for overall better health, with reduced pain and a return to peak performance. Our solution at Northwest Regen? Using natural,...

It’s Time to Talk about the Causes and the Treatments While Erectile Dysfunction, or “ED,” is one of the most commonly reported issues in men’s health, it is rarely talked about. In fact, there are probably few topics more sensitive for men to discuss. But with...

As a doctor, I’ve heard all the clichés about not wanting to go to the doctor. Oftentimes, men will only visit a doctor’s office when their health is severe enough to force them—well, that or when their “other halves” force them. As a man, I get it … I’m even guilty...