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- 8 Pain Relievers You'll Never Hear About From Your Doctor - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Jesse CannoneMost pain relief medications, including over the counter pills widely available on your local grocery store shelves, have dangerous side effects. But doing nothing when you're in pain isn't an option for most folks. We've scoured the globe for the most effective natural pain ...
Views: 1226 - Neck Pain? 5 Surprising Ways to Heal the Hurt - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Jesse CannoneYou've tried everything to get rid of your neck pain: physical therapy, cortisone shots, prescription pain pills -- you name it, you've done it. So why does your neck still feel like it's stuck in a vise that's being turned tighter and tighter? Notice that all of the tactics you've tried ...
Views: 1285 - Facet Joint Syndrome: Source of Your Back or Neck Pain? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Jesse CannoneFacet joints connect your vertebrae together. They provide a smooth slippery surface allowing you to bend and twist. And they limit your range of motion just enough to prevent accidental injury of your spinal cord. When they hurt, it can seriously impact your ability to move normally. A ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - Spinal Stenosis and Fusion Surgery - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Jesse CannoneIf you're suffering from chronic lower back pain and past your college years you may want your doctor to check for spinal stenosis. But if your doctor suggests spinal fusion surgery you may want to think twice. So first of all, what is spinal stenosis? Basically it's a narrowing of the spinal ...
Views: 1408(3 votes) - How to Fix a Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Jesse CannoneFixing a bulging or herniated disc means different things to different people. Usually it either means a) help me stop my back pain, or b) help me fix the herniated disc. The end result may be the same but the perspective is critical. If you simply want to mask the back pain you could take ...
Views: 2089(3 votes) - Are Vaccinations Good Parenting? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Jesse CannoneWhile shopping near the kids section of a clothing store last week, a brochure caught my eye. The front was adorned with a very large picture of a baby caught in wide-eyed surprise. The title read, "Whooping cough sounds scary. Promise me you'll get vaccinated." As a father of 8, you can bet ...
Views: 914(2 votes) - Back Surgery for a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Jesse CannoneWhen faced with crippling back pain, many say they are willing to do virtually anything to get rid of it. They want the pain gone - right now. A typical scenario leading to back surgery starts with over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen. Then a call to the family doctor. Followed by a ...
Views: 927(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Better Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jesse CannoneGetting a full night's sleep is as important to good health as maintaining a proper diet and getting enough exercise. Yet a third of Americans get less than 6 ½ hours of sleep each night - much less the recommended 7-8 hours. Lack of sleep is associated with an inflammation causing increase ...
Views: 1148(3 votes) - Herniated Disc Alternative Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jesse CannoneMany patients who hear a diagnosis of a herniated disc immediately question whether spinal surgery is in their future. Whether or not surgery is the right option should be discussed with one's doctor. However, most patients can find back pain relief using more conservative treatments. The ...
Views: 1548(4 votes) - The Healing Power of Far Infrared Heat - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Jesse CannoneIce and heat are both well known for their ability to treat pain by breaking the pain-spasm cycle. So are many rub on treatments which provide a cooling or warming sensation. The problem with most heating remedies is they only provide superficial relief. The heat only penetrates a few ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - School Backpacks: Dangerous for Kids? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Jesse CannoneEvery fall millions of American children and teenagers return to school. And like clockwork, hundreds of articles and news stories expounding the potential dangers of kids backpacks return to virtually every newspaper, television station and news website. Are backpacks really hurting our ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - ***Did You Know Your Blood Ph Levels Could Be Keeping You In Pain? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Jesse CannoneRemember the litmus test from high school chemistry lab? You stuck a small strip of litmus paper into a solution, and if it turned red, it meant the solution was acidic. If it turned blue, the solution was basic (alkaline). Well, the body has its own sort of litmus test: It’s called your pH ...
Views: 1164 - ***PMS And Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Jesse CannoneIt's no secret that many women suffer through their monthly periods, experiencing cramps, bloating, and lower back pain, to name just a few. But a large number of them—estimated at anywhere from 30 to 90 percent—also endure the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Most women feel some ...
Views: 2405 - ***What You Can Do Today For Arthritis, To Get Your Life Back! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneRed, burning, swollen and so stiff you don’t want to move…that’s what those who suffer from arthritis experience on a daily basis. If you know this all to well, you are probably one of the 46 million Americans (that’s 1 out of every 5 people) that are living with arthritis every day. To better ...
Views: 1050 - Learn The Real Dangers Of Poor Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneAh…a good nights sleep. We all want to get in the recommended 7-8 hours, yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, almost one-third of Americans sleep 6.5 hours or less each night. So, not only are we walking around in a bad mood, eyes half open, giant cup of Joe in hand, but now research ...
Views: 1008 - Are The Foods You Are Eating Keeping You In Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneTry An Anti-Inflammatory Diet: It Could Be The Answer To Eliminating Your Pain When I say “Inflammation”, thoughts of painful joints, muscles, swelling and loss of mobility probably comes to mind. But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflammation in your body can lead to ...
Views: 1122 - 6 Things You Can Do To Get A Better Night Sleep Tonight - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneLet’s face it… we live in a “go-go” world! Our lifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statistics now show it’s taking a toll on one of the most important parts of our life--our sleep. The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of American adults are ...
Views: 1467 - ***Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneYou don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities. Until recently, it has been assumed that whatever changes ...
Views: 1149 - ***Finally An Approach To Back Pain That Makes Great Sense… "Muscle Balance Therapy" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneWhen it comes to back pain, knowledge is power. Our mission here at the Healthy Back Institute is to help you learn all you can about your particular condition because we know that informed people get better care and faster results. The more you know, the more you can be in control of your own ...
Views: 1064 - ***Back Pain At The Office - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneIt's getting to be so bad that by Monday afternoon, you're already tired of being at the office. You're not even thinking as far ahead as Friday. Just getting to hump day is going to be challenge enough. In reality, it's not the folks you work with who are getting you down—they're tolerable, ...
Views: 1000 - 10 Signs You May Be Addicted To Painkillers - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneEach year, more than 2 million Americans are given powerful prescription painkillers that contain opiods (sometimes called narcotics) for the relief of pain and discomfort brought on by injury, surgery, menstrual cramps, and even headaches. But a growing number of people taking these medications ...
Views: 960 - What You Can Do Today for Arthritis, to Get Your Life Back! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from Jesse CannoneRed, burning, swollen and so stiff you don’t want to move…that’s what those who suffer from arthritis experience on a daily basis. If you know this all to well, you are probably one of the 46 million Americans (that’s 1 out of every 5 people) that are living with ...
Views: 1006 - Learn the Real Dangers of Poor Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Jesse CannoneAh…a good nights sleep. We all want to get in the recommended 7-8 hours, yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, almost one-third of Americans sleep 6.5 hours or less each night. So, not only are we walking around in a bad mood, eyes half open, giant cup of Joe in hand, but now research ...
Views: 798 - Are the Foods You are Eating Keeping You in Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Jesse CannoneTry An Anti-Inflammatory Diet: It Could Be The Answer To Eliminating Your Pain When I say “Inflammation”, thoughts of painful joints, muscles, swelling and loss of mobility probably comes to mind. But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflammation in your body can lead to ...
Views: 783 - 6 Things You Can Do To Get A Better Night Sleep Tonight - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2007 from Jesse CannoneLet’s face it… we live in a “go-go” world! Our lifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statistics now show it’s taking a toll on one of the most important parts of our life--our sleep. The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of American adults are ...
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