Issue date: April 22, 2008
Yoga May Prevent Falls in the Elderly, among Other Benefits [Product/Serv. Reviews]
Researchers at Temple University's Gait Study Center have found that Iyeynger yoga—a basic yoga regimen that stresses proper ways to breathe, stand and pose—had helped improve stability and balance in women over age 65, and, thus, may also help to prevent falls. We at HNF feel that this type of yoga could be beneficial to the person with CMT as well, in that anything that prevents debilitating falls—in men or women—is a good thing! In addition to preventing falls, the yoga helped alleviate pain and improve the overall mental outlook for many participants.  More...

Issue date: April 8, 2008
Genetic Counseling Over the Phone?  [Product/Serv. Reviews]
We at HNF have always recognized the conundrum surrounding genetic testing for a hereditary condition such as CMT. Before undergoing genetic testing, questions swirl. Patients want to know: “Should I be tested? If so, what would I do with the information? Should I tell my children that they are susceptible to the disease? Should I have them tested? Am I opening up a can of worms that I can’t close?” Now, researchers at Georgetown University have officially recognized the problem in their research.  More...

Issue date: March 4, 2008
Stricter Warnings Needed for Botox Injections [Product/Serv. Reviews]
Did you know that the wildly popular cosmetic injection commonly known as Botox has been found to have extreme risks, particularly for children and people with muscle disorders? Though most of the people we know with CMT wouldn’t knowingly put a harmful toxin into their body, we know that many people aren’t aware of the potentially disastrous consequences of simple Botox injections.  More...

Issue date: February 19, 2008
A New, Freeze-Dried Implant Shows Promise in Orthopedic Injuries [Product/Serv. Reviews]
For the 33 million patients who suffer orthopedic injuries every year, there’s a revolutionary new technique that may restore range of motion and accelerate healing after hard-to-treat injuries.  More...

Issue date: January 3, 2008
A Pain-Free New Way To Detect Neuropathies: Part 2; Q&A with Dr. David Herrmann about the New Confocal Microscope [Product/Serv. Reviews]
Recently, we wrote about a new technology called the conofocal microscope discovered by researchers at The University of Rochester and scientists from Lucid Technologies. The new, painless technique uses an advanced microscope to view tiny structures in the nerves in our hands, feet and other areas. Inside, HNF talks to researcher David Herrmann about the discovery and how it works and how it might apply to people with CMT.  More...

Issue date: December 27, 2007
A Pain-Free New Way To Detect Neuropathies is Discovered: Part 1 [Product/Serv. Reviews]
Great news for people who are trying to determine the state of their neuropathies: Researchers have found an easy, non-invasive and painless new way to test people for neuropathies.  More...

Issue date: December 7, 2007
Chiropractic Care: What You Need to Know [Product/Serv. Reviews]
As with many non-traditional forms of healing, chiropractic care often gets a bad rap. That’s partially because there are so many chiropractors out there who aren’t all that competent, making it important to check out a chiropractor’s qualifications before putting yourself in his or her hands. Conversely, the good chiropractors out there are nothing short of miracle workers, helping people with everything from minor aches to debilitating pain. Inside, we explore the basics of chiropractic care and what you need to know to be informed about this practice.   More...

Issue date: October 17, 2007
Q&A with Bill J. Messer of Messer Orthopedics [Product/Serv. Reviews]
Recently, at the suggestion of an HNF member who read about an orthotist with a unique new carbon bracing technology, we caught up with Bill J. Messer, C.O., president of Messer Orthopedics, in Rockford, MI.  Interestingly, Messer attended the CMT clinic and Neurology clinic in Detroit at Wayne State University for five years before he started his own practice and is a specialist when it comes to dealing with people who have Hereditary Neuropathies.   More...