As a licensed Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician focusing on interventional orthopedic and orthobiologic 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...
How Effective are PRP and Adipose Therapies?
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...
For Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Proves PRP More Effective than Hyaluronic Acid
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...
Stay Calm, Get Answers to FAQs about Stellate Ganglion Blocks
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...
An In-Depth Look at Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
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,...
Erectile Dysfunction: The Unspoken Truth
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...
Could Low Testosterone be Causing Your Symptoms? You Aren’t the Only One.
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...
Why Do We Use Ultrasound To Guide Treatment?
Using ultrasound in naturopathic medicine is becoming the standard of care in the industry. Why? There are two reasons why in-office ultrasound imaging helps doctors like Dr. Wood deliver better care. First, an ultrasound machine allows physicians to see what’s going...
Controlling Anxiety and PTSD by Rebooting Your Nerves
Heart racing. Sweaty palms. Shortness of breath. Triggers. Fear, anxiety, and PTSD are no joke. What if there was a shot that could help you control fear, anxiety, and panic attacks and PTSD by rebooting the right nerves? The stellate ganglion is a collection of...