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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.



Addiction and inability to quit
When we look into the world of addictive substances, the most common phrase is "I quit when I want", and very often we mistakenly think...

Valentina Carlile DO
Oct 17, 20221 min read


What is Gilbert syndrome and what are its symptoms?
Gilbert's syndrome is a hereditary and benign liver disorder characterized by a genetic mutation that affects the production of the...

Valentina Carlile DO
Oct 10, 20221 min read


High cholesterol and triglycerides: cardiovascular risk
20% of the cholesterol we have in our blood comes from food and 80% is self-produced by the body. Transported in the blood by LDL (bad)...

Valentina Carlile DO
Oct 3, 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 26, 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 19, 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 12, 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Sep 5, 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 29, 20221 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 15, 20222 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 8, 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 1, 20221 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 25, 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 18, 20222 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 14, 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 4, 20221 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 27, 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 21, 20222 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 14, 20221 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 6, 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 30, 20222 min read

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