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Flood Related Health Problems Intv.
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For the Health of It: Floodwater hazards and treatments

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss the dangers of floodwater to health and wellness
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – As storms and floods become more frequent, the health impacts on affected communities are increasingly profound. From physical injuries to emotional trauma, the aftermath of these disasters demands comprehensive care. As an Integrative Occupational Therapist, my approach to flood and storm-related diagnoses focuses on treating the whole person—physically, mentally, and emotionally—using a combination of conventional therapies…

For The Health Of It
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For The Health of It: keeping the mass as we age

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Sacropenia and the options for keeping muscle
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, primarily affecting older adults. This decline impacts mobility, endurance, and metabolic health, while increasing the risk of falls and frailty. Causes of Sarcopenia: 1. Aging: Natural aging reduces muscle protein synthesis, leading to gradual muscle loss. 2. Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of…

Stiff Person Syndrome Intv.
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For the Health of It: Understanding stiff Person’s Syndrome

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss the infliction that has been in the spotlight
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Stiff Person Syndrome(SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness in your trunk and abdomen which can set off muscle spasms when you’re in distress. Celine Dion Suffered from this diagnosis, had lost her voice, mobility per media news who sang at the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony .SPS causes greater sensitivity to noise…

Seizure Disorder Intv.
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For the Health of It: Understanding Seizure Disorder

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss causes and treatments for Seizure Disorder
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO): Epilepsy can have various causes, including: 1. Genetic Influence: Some types of epilepsy run in families and may have a genetic component. 2. Head Trauma: Injury to the brain can result in epilepsy. 3. Brain Conditions: Tumors or strokes can cause epilepsy. 4. Infectious Diseases: Meningitis, AIDS, viral encephalitis, and other infections can lead to epilepsy. 5….

Autoimmune Disease Intv.
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For the Health of It: Understanding Autoimmune Disease and potential treatments

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss causes and treatments for autoimmune disease
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  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. This can lead to a wide range of symptoms and conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis,Psoriasis ,Myasthenia Gravis ,Tic Borne Disease like Lyme and other inflammatory disease ,Fibromyalgia ,CFS and others. Causes of Autoimmune Diseases ● Genetic Factors: Family history…

Peripheral Neuropathy Intv.
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For The Health of It: Causes and treatments of Peripheral neuropathy

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Peripheral neuropathy
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when peripheral nerves are damaged, leading to a range of symptoms depending on which nerves are affected. Here is an overview that includes definitions, causes, symptoms, nerve functions, and management strategies, with insights from integrative and occupational therapy approaches as practiced by experts like Hima Dalal. Peripheral Neuropathy Definition…

For The Health Of It Joints
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For the Health of It: Getting locked up, but not by the cops

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss locked joints and how to treat them
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Locking joints, characterized by the inability to flex or extend a joint fully, can be debilitating and restrict daily activities. True joint locking often occurs due to factors like foreign bodies, cartilage or bone spurs, inflammation, muscle spasm, and various medical conditions such as arthritis. In the realm of integrative therapy, professionals like Hima Dalal, an…

Incontinence Hima Intv.
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For the Health of It: Understanding incontinence

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss causes and treatments related to incontinence
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Urinary incontinence also known as leaky bladder syndrome is a common problem affecting millions of people per NHS. Urinary incontinence occurs when you’re not able to keep urine from leaking. Stress incontinence occurs when you sneeze laugh exercise or cough. Usually aging adults loses strength in pelvic floor, muscles, however, in post, pregnancy, childbirth post, cancer post…

For The Health Of It Stress
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For the Health of It: Make lifestyle and stress part of your New Year Resolution

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss the importance of stress and the impact on lifestyle
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – We all dream about a stress free life, but it is necessary, unless it begins to create a dysfunctional situation.  Stress can also cause emotional outbursts and the inability to function. According to Hima Dalal, there are various types of stress: 1) Physiological Stress from different medical conditions, surgery, injury, chronic pain, fatigue, and increased blood…