Neural therapy is best known for treating pain, but is also used for any condition where the autonomic nervous system is involved, such as asthma, migraine headaches, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD), sympathetic dystrophy, "nervous" stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction and irritable bladder.

Neural therapy was developed by two German physician-dentist brothers, Walter and Ferdinand Huneke, in the 1920s and '30s. They accidentally found that procaine—a local anesthetic—when injected into certain spots such as scars, can relieve pain in areas away from the place of injection. They also found that the pain relief lasts much longer than would be expected from the anesthetic effect alone. The brothers called these spots interference fields.

The tissues in which interference fields are found can be shown to have abnormal cell membrane resting potential (abnormal electrical charges on the cell surfaces). This creates electrophysiological instability and abnormal afferent signals (nerve signals to the spinal cord and brain) which, in turn, trigger abnormal autonomic nervous system responses. Procaine has a membrane-stabilizing effect (much like lidocaine in treating cases of irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrhythmia).

Despite the name, neural therapy is not usually treatment of nerves. However, the nervous system, especially the autonomic nervous system, is very much involved.

Occasionally, one neural therapy treatment will cure a condition. More commonly, repeat treatments are needed. However, if even a temporary response is obtained the first time, repeat treatments are usually increasingly effective. A limiting factor in the success of neural therapy is the general medical condition of the patient. If the patient is chronically tired, nutritionally deficient or toxic, neural therapy is less effective.

About 5% of the time, neural therapy injections may provoke an increase in pain for a day or so. This usually means that the injection was not in the correct spot; however, a painful reaction typically indicates that the interference field is nearby.

Neural therapy was developed in Germany, where it is considered a normal part of medical practice. Virtually all the neural therapy literature has been published in German; very little has ever been translated into English. Thus, the non-German-speaking world has simply not been exposed to neural therapy.

Neural Therapy is a gentle injection technique used to heal the autonomic nervous system. It involves treating autonomic ganglia, peripheral nerves, scars, glands, acupuncture points, trigger points and other tissues to achieve the reversal of illness. It can be especially effective in the treatment of chronic pain.

Naturopathic doctors are trained to diagnose and treat various acute and chronic conditions, just like your regular general practitioner. However, naturopathic doctors recognize that the every individual is different and so are the manifestations of disease, hence naturopathic physicians treat each person with an individualized plan that is specifically tailored to meet the individual's needs.

Dr. Wangen has treated all varieties of conditions. As well, each individual is unique. Therefore there are no off-the-shelf treatments for any particular condition. This is what makes Dr. Wangen so successful with such a variety of conditions. It is impossible to know the true extent of your problems or how to approach those problems until you have been fully evaluated in the office.

We specialize in treating many different conditions including sports injuries, auto accidents and work injuries. Allergies, digestive disorders, menstrual disorders, and repetitive and chronic infections.

Yes. Low level laser therapy is not recommended for those who have blockages, tumors, active cancers, epilepsy or for those who are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, or those who are pregnant. If you have concerns, please consult your physician first.

Yes, it is possible to treat interference fields painlessly without needles. The Tenscam®, a hand-held electronic device, pointed at the interference field from a distance of 18 inches for about two minutes, seems to be as effective as procaine injections.

Because Naturopathy treats the whole person, not just the disease, Naturopathy can be beneficial for everyone regardless of what condition a person has. It will help give the body the tools it needs to cope with any disease that is present, and may help the body be more responsive to other treatments.

Chiropractors provide effective treatment for all types of soft tissue disorders and not just back and neck ailments. This includes conditions of the joints of the extremities like the ankle, knee and shoulder. What you may not be aware of is chiropractic's success in treating a number of non-soft tissue conditions like dysmenorrhea (painful menses), ulcers, migraine headaches, and ear infections in children.

Although Mesotherapy is used to treat a broad spectrum of injuries, illnesses and medical conditions, it is also employed to treat cosmetic conditions, including acne, cellulite, stretch marks, scars and wrinkles. It can also be used to reduce and contour fat.

Some of the many conditions for which acupuncture is considered appropriate are listed by the World Health Organization of the United Nations:

Massage can treat many issues.

Spinal decompression therapy can effectively treat: Disc Herniations (Low back pain and/or leg pain/numbness & Neck pain and/or arm pain/numbness ), Degenerative Disc Disease, Arthritis, Facet Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Failed Back Surgery/Post Surgical Pain Syndrome.

While acupuncture may be most popular for its effectiveness in alleviating pain, it has a much broader range of applications. The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of many medical problems, including: Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendonitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis.

Yes. Often people will come to naturopathic medicine when traditional therapies have not worked for them. Naturopathicmedicine provides different solutions that can be the key to success in treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, gastric upset, hormone irregularities, allergies and autoimmune diseases to name a few.

previously mentioned Homoeopathy treats the individual person and not the disease and hence it can be used for almost any health problem. It can strengthen the body and enable it to deal with present disorders and help prevent future health problems.

Dermatologists diagnose and treat many different conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. The following list includes some of the most common reasons for a patient to see a dermatologist.

There is a wide range of conditions that Naturopathic doctors treat, either alone or in combination with other complementary or usual medical treatments. Acute conditions such as headaches, sore throats, ear infections, intestinal upsets, colds and flu, etc. Chronic illnesses such as migraines, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal, gynecological, arthritis, heart disease, etc.

Degenerated discs, bulging discs, herniated or ruptured and protruding discs of the lumbar spine (low back) along with joint facet syndrome and sciatica.

Drs. Jenkins and Omphroy offer full ophthalmology services and surgeries using the latest FDA-approved technologies. Check out our complete menu of patient services.

Physiatrists are physicians who treat a wide range of problems from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. The focus of the specialty is on restoring function to people. Physiatrists treat acute and chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. They may see a person who lifts a heavy object at work and experiences back pain, a basketball player who sprains an ankle and needs rehabilitation to play again, or a knitter who has carpal tunnel syndrome.