Valentina Carlile

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In my daily professional practice, I often talk to colleagues and answer patients' questions on topics relating to the Voice, Osteopathy and Singing.

I realized that these topics generate great interest and deserve to be shared with a wider audience. This is why I decided to open this space in my blog: to make this precious information accessible to everyone, presented in a clear and direct way.

Here you will find articles and reflections that I hope will enrich your knowledge and answer your curiosities in these fascinating and complex fields.

Singing, breathing, dyspnea and hyperthyroidism

Valentina Carlile DO

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Singing, breathing, dyspnea and hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism, i.e. the increase in thyroid hormones in the blood, stimulates cellular metabolism and contractility of the heart,...

Valentina Carlile DO

Sep 19, 20221 min read

Physical activity and cholesterol

Doctors have always advised people to monitor their diet and do physical exercise in the presence of high cholesterol levels. Let's see...

Valentina Carlile DO

Sep 12, 20221 min read

Nutrition and blood fats

As is already well known, there is little value in trying to avoid and eliminate foods containing cholesterol, it is instead very...

Valentina Carlile DO

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Chronic sinusitis and voice

Several patients professionally engaged in voice experience severe discomfort related to chronic sinusitis. But why do the sinuses, or...

OSTEOPATHY AND SLEEP APNEA 3 - dysfunctional biomechanics of sleep apnea and osteopathic intervention

Valentina Carlile DO

Aug 29, 20221 min read

OSTEOPATHY AND SLEEP APNEA 3 - dysfunctional biomechanics of sleep apnea and osteopathic intervention

In a previous article (OSTEOPATHY AND SLEEP APNEA #2 - Anatomy and biomechanics of the lingual chain during swallowing) The correct...

OSTEOPATHY SLEEP APNEA #2 Anatomy and biomechanics of the lingual chain in correct swallowing

Valentina Carlile DO

Aug 15, 20222 min read

OSTEOPATHY SLEEP APNEA #2 Anatomy and biomechanics of the lingual chain in correct swallowing

The obstructing factor favoring sleep apnea, from a biomechanical point of view, is pharyngeal relaxation and hyoid and tongue...

OSTEOPATHY AND SLEEP APNEA - The cause is biomechanical - #1

Valentina Carlile DO

Aug 8, 20221 min read

OSTEOPATHY AND SLEEP APNEA - The cause is biomechanical - #1

Patients suffering from sleep apnea, or rather from obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) have to face the fact that, during sleep, the tongue...

ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #3: A healthy mouth helps breathing and learning

Valentina Carlile DO

Aug 1, 20221 min read

ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #3: A healthy mouth helps breathing and learning

Maintaining a "healthy" mouth is not just about being able to show off a beautiful smile. Several studies indicate a link between chewing...

ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #2: What are the most common causes of combined osteopathic and...

Valentina Carlile DO

Jul 25, 20222 min read

ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #2: What are the most common causes of combined osteopathic and...

What are the most common causes of combined osteopathic and orthodontic surgery? It is increasingly common for orthodontists to request...

ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #1: When should you pay your first visit to the orthodontist?

Valentina Carlile DO

Jul 18, 20222 min read

ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #1: When should you pay your first visit to the orthodontist?

Many of my patients are children sent for evaluation and osteopathic treatment by dentists and orthodontists for specialist care before...

What to do in the presence of gallstones?

Valentina Carlile DO

Jul 14, 20221 min read

What to do in the presence of gallstones?

If the stones do not cause symptoms, no intervention is necessary, just monitoring. Biliary colic, however, once the acute phase has...

Gallstones: what are they and what are the symptoms of biliary colic?

Valentina Carlile DO

Jul 4, 20221 min read

Gallstones: what are they and what are the symptoms of biliary colic?

At least two out of ten people have gallstones, mostly asymptomatic. However, every year 1-4% of patients experience biliary colic or...

Autism, Asperger's, neuro-development and entry into the world of work

Valentina Carlile DO

Jun 27, 20222 min read

Autism, Asperger's, neuro-development and entry into the world of work

The DSM, i.e. the reference criterion of psychiatrists, defines an autistic subject in the presence of a persistent deficit in...

Hearing: what is the damage and how can it be prevented?

Valentina Carlile DO

Jun 21, 20222 min read

Hearing: what is the damage and how can it be prevented?

Hearing loss is a reduction or absence of hearing in one or both ears. The causes can be multiple, from aging to infections to continuous...

Valentina Carlile DO

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Posture: musicians at the computer

Working long hours at the computer often causes many ailments. You need to pay attention to some details: • place the chair as close as...

Osteopathy, endometriosis and pelvic pain

Valentina Carlile DO

Jun 6, 20222 min read

Osteopathy, endometriosis and pelvic pain

Pelvic pain is a common gynecological problem. It is not always clear whether there is a causality between symptoms and objective...

Osteopathy and voice: Dysphonia in pediatric age

Valentina Carlile DO

May 30, 20222 min read

Osteopathy and voice: Dysphonia in pediatric age

When we talk about dysphonia we always think of adults who for one reason or another suffer alterations in the quality and effectiveness...

Valentina Carlile DO

May 23, 20221 min read

Osteopathy and gastroesophageal reflux

Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GERD) is a pathology related to part of the stomach rising into the chest through the lower esophageal...

What is art medicine better known as Performing Arts Medicine?

Valentina Carlile DO

May 16, 20221 min read

What is art medicine better known as Performing Arts Medicine?

Performing Arts Medicine (PAM) focuses on the care and treatment of specific problems affecting performing artists, including musicians,...

Osteopathy and Musicians #4: Bad environmental conditions

Valentina Carlile DO

May 10, 20221 min read

Osteopathy and Musicians #4: Bad environmental conditions

Often the musician is not aware of the effect of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity or acoustics on his performance...

Valentina Carlile

Blog

In my daily professional practice, I often talk to colleagues and answer patients' questions on topics relating to the Voice, Osteopathy and Singing.

I realized that these topics generate great interest and deserve to be shared with a wider audience. This is why I decided to open this space in my blog: to make this precious information accessible to everyone, presented in a clear and direct way.

Here you will find articles and reflections that I hope will enrich your knowledge and answer your curiosities in these fascinating and complex fields.

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