Marcus Institute Blog

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Perimenopause Bloating Is a Gut and Hormone Problem

October 09, 2026

Perimenopause bloating traces back to shifting estrogen, fluid retention, and a slower gut. Learn what causes it, what helps at home, and when to see a doctor.

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Arthritis Pain Management Is Possible with Integrative Health

October 07, 2026

Arthritis pain management works best when it starts with what the evidence supports. FAU's Marcus Institute breaks down integrative options for joint pain.

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Chronic Myofascial Pain Disease: Strategies for Long-Term Relief

June 29, 2026

Myofascial pain syndrome causes chronic muscle pain, fatigue & referred pain that's often misdiagnosed. Discover treatment strategies at FAU Marcus Institute.

Practitioner performing an osteopathic manipulative therapy technique to improve shoulder mobility by guiding a patient’s raised arm in a clinical setting.

What Is OMT? A Guide to Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

June 24, 2026

OMT is a hands-on, physician-led approach to treating pain, stiffness & somatic dysfunction. Learn how osteopathic manipulative treatment works.

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Can Acupuncture Help with Sciatica? Find Relief Through Integrative Medicine

June 24, 2026

Sciatica pain can be persistent & disabling. Learn how acupuncture addresses sciatic nerve pain through evidence-based care at FAU Marcus Institute.

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Chronic Disease Management Through Integrative Medicine

June 04, 2026

Chronic disease management at FAU Marcus Institute goes beyond symptom control. Discover a physician-led, root-cause plan for lasting health.

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How Integrative Functional Medicine Builds a Different Kind of Care Plan

June 04, 2026

Explore how integrative functional medicine at FAU Marcus Institute investigates root causes & treats the whole person in one care plan.

Understanding Prolotherapy: The Science Behind Regenerative Joint Pain Relief

April 16, 2026

Discover how prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, targets the root cause of chronic joint pain, strengthens connective tissue & restores mobility.