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- 10 Common Causes of Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggLow back pain is widespread, and is one of the most frequent reasons for people to seek health care. It is estimated that 80 percent of us will experience back pain by age 55, and it is the leading cause of long-term work disability. While it is often thought that low back pain is primarily ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Prolotherapy For Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Knee Pain and Shoulder Pain - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Dwarkaseo Das"Prolo" is short for proliferation, because the treatment causes the proliferation (growth, formation) of new ligament tissue ("rubber bands" that hold bones to bones in joints.) in areas where it has become weak. Prolotherapy treatment is an amazing pain management therapy useful for many ...
Views: 2036 - Medicine for Gout - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Donald KrupsPurine rich foods contribute to a painful type of arthritis called gout. The human body needs a small amount of purine, but it can cause problems if you consume it in excess amounts. Purine gets converted into uric acid. Uric acid that does not get removed from the blood stream normally gets ...
Views: 1290 - Ten Guaranteed Ways to Stop Pain from Stopping You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Maggie PhillipsIn spite of all our efforts to get out of pain, when it persists, with it comes with feelings of despair, helplessness and hopelessness. Why try anymore when nothing seems to work? But there is hope. These ten proven ways can stop pain before it stops you. Those who have used these skills, ...
Views: 2109(4 votes) - Need A Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2011 from Michael FrazierFor those living with painful carpal tunnel syndrome, the usual remedy involves cold compresses, oral anti-inflammatory medications and avoiding the use of the affected wrist. These recommendations are great when the sufferer is at home, but those with a busy lifestyle find it harder to get ...
Views: 677 - Alleviating Stress Can Be An Effective RSI Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Melissa FreasierThere are several people who think they can effortlessly get rid of their RSI symptoms by ignoring the issue. However, what they don't understand is that this can just increase the symptoms as they are not dealing with the problem creating the pain. When nothing is done to solve the problem, a ...
Views: 782 - Do You Need a Hip Replacement or Hip Resurfacing - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Janiel ShokDo you know the difference between a hip resurfacing procedure and a partial or total hip replacement? If you don't, you'd better find out, especially if your orthopedic doctor suggests one over the other. Take charge of your joint health and care, and be informed so you can make educated and ...
Views: 980 - 14 Natural Ways to Get "Back" to Pain-free Living - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Roberta Mittman"Oh, my back is killing me!" Sound familiar? While top nutrition and being careful to avoid further strain and injury are excellent starting points for treating back pain, serious or persistent discomfort may need more attention. If you are one of the numerous souls suffering from back ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Let Pain Roll Off Your Back Using...Your Stomach? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Roberta MittmanYou've heard the wisdom a thousand times: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." There's a lot of truth in that saying. Fuel your body with a balanced, nutritious diet, and you're likely to avoid many a painful, inconvenient health concern. So it may come as no surprise that, like so many ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - What? You Threw Out Your Back Again?! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Roberta MittmanFact: Approximately 8 out of 10 people have experienced back pain at some point in their lives. Wow. With that many sufferers among us, it's no surprise that I often hear complaints of back trouble as an acupuncturist and alternative practitioner in my New York wellness center. "Throwing ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - When he is having an affair – Dealing with the Hurt and Pain - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonYour world has just splintered, everything you took for granted is up for question now; you have just discovered your husband was having an affair, and the hurt is unbearable. Those first few moments when you find out that the person you love is a liar and a cheat, that he has been holding ...
Views: 1798 - Psychoses - ”Phantom Brain Pain” - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from David HanscomChronic pain involves a web of variables that can be complex, but often patients don't want a complicated explanation for their pain. The pain is so severe, and so difficult to live with, that they just want to hear a simple root cause. They are often stuck on the idea that their pain is caused ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - How to Avoid Back Surgery: Three Options to Effectively Treat Spinal Stenosis - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggHundreds of thousands of back surgeries are performed every year in the US. However, if you struggle with Spinal Stenosis, you may find relief and avoid surgery. Spinal stenosis usually occurs after the age of 50. It is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine, ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Inflammation - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Marge Pickering PiconeLiving with inflammation is otherwise known to some as challenging. The inability to do the things you have always done in the way you use to do them. The flexibility of your joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments develop a mind of their own. You can’t function any longer with ease. I’ll ...
Views: 1291 - Anti Inflammation Supplements - The Top 10 Natural and Safest Pain Relievers - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from meital jamesIf you are looking for anti inflammation supplements, you probably have these 2 problems: First, you don't want to take, or keep taking, prescription and OTC pain killers anymore. Maybe you can't bear the well known side effects; maybe you want to treat your body right with a natural treatment. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - New Laser Spine & Pain Institute Opens Doors in New York City - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Janiel ShokThe brand new Laser Spine & Pain Institute in the Big Apple, located on Park Avenue in downtown New York City, sets itself as a leader in pain management and minimally invasive spine care treatments and management methods for conditions ranging from sciatica to facet joint ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Lifestyle Choices and Panic Attack Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Robert FogartyThe best thing you could do for panic attack treatments is eliminate the stressors from your life. Not everyone is able to do this, but if you can eliminate even some of the stress from your life, you will be able to feel better. If you have a job that constantly makes you feel awful, you can ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Should You Read Another Panic Away Review? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Robert FogartyYou have spent a lot of time looking at the different solutions available to beat your panic attacks. You have heard of many different things that might help you. And you have wondered if they would work for you. Because of your anxiety attacks you are feeling that nothing can help you. You ...
Views: 689 - Why We Need Lumbar Support - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Ed DelaneyYou may already have heard of lumbar support a number of times, but you may not yet fully understand it. If this is the case, then this article is just right for you. Here we will give you a brief discussion regarding the lumbar area, its function in your body, and why you need to provide it ...
Views: 3099 - Get details for International adoption agencies from adoptfamilyconnections in USA - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from william denzelInternational adoption is a wonderful work and a nice thing towards parenthood.Adoption rules and regulations may vary from country to country.The different points such as age,adoptive parents,financial status,educational level,marital status and history,number of dependent children in the ...
Views: 1036 - Having surgery? Increase your magnesium levels - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Shiloh VermaakIf you are scheduled for surgery, it is in your best interest to start increasing your magnesium stores as soon as possible. All types of surgery decrease this mineral and this leads to a variety of complications including blood clots, abnormal heart rhythms, kidney failure, impaired brain ...
Views: 8321(1 vote) - 7 Tips on How to Choose an Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dan DelaneyA good night’s sleep is indeed very important for everyone to have. It can dictate to a large extent the way your next day will unfold. Whether you will be productive or not, energetic or fatigued, is primarily determined by the amount and quality of sleep that you get. This is why many people ...
Views: 2510 - Find Out How To Cure And Relieve Hemorrhoids That Itch - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jake BremerYou don't have to see a doctor to treat hemorrhoids that itch! You are not the only person that is afflicted by itching hemorrhoids. This condition can be very painful. Inflammed veins within the rectal area and hemorrhoids that itch are afflicting over 70 million people today. Some people try ...
Views: 735 - 4 Easy Cures For Bloody Hemorrhoids That Really Work Fast - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jake BremerWhat is the main cause of the bloody hemorrhoids you have? According to recent research, constipation and straining while on the can are the two most common causes of hemorrhoids today. Because of this it is imperative that a person suffering from bloody hemorrhoids consume fiber rich foods in ...
Views: 737 - Treat Rectal Fissures Naturally With This Cutting-Edge Information - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jake BremerCure rectal fissures right now with these 5 cutting-edge treatment choices! Rectal fissures can sometimes indicate a more serious health problem. By now you have probably developed chronic constipation. You can teach yourself immediately how to heal rectal fissures. Rectal fissures can be ...
Views: 905 - Find Out About What Causes Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Jake BremerWhat causes us to get hemorrhoids? This article will teach you the 5 causes for hemorrhoids! Posture in relation to hemorrhoids? Long periods of standing causes the blood above the rectum to put pressure on the rectal canal, which can then cause hemorrhoids. If bleeding should then happen, a ...
Views: 819 - Nigerian Man Enjoys Restored Mobility - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Janiel ShokSamuel Adebayo is a 30-year-old Nigerian who desperately needed a hip replacement procedure following a rather severe accident and hip dislocation. Unfortunately, he couldn't find the services he needed in his native land. Through PlacidWay, he found one of the best orthopedic surgeons and joint ...
Views: 737 - Painful Bowel Movements Can Be Helped Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Jake BremerAre you still wondering if your hemorrhoids can be cured? Read about the best pointers we've been able to find so far: Digestive issues can oftentimes cause painful and enlarged hemorrhoids. People between the ages of 40-60 oftentimes suffer from pain and itching of enlarged hemorrhoids. ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Do Natural Remedies For Hemorrhoids Work? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Jake BremerIt isn't easy to deal with the awful discomfort and pain from enlarged hemorrhoids. Are you dealing with hemorrhoid symptoms? This is the reason why lots of individuals are looking for natural remedies they can use at home for anal rectal disease. We are very fortunate that there are easy ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Find Out How Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy Can Be Treated - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jake BremerAvoid having hemorrhoids during pregnancy with 4 easy natural tips! If you're having a baby and have hemorrhoids, continue reading. Often times the discomfort develops even before going into labor. The actual birth of your baby can even worsen the situation of hemorrhoids. Internal and ...
Views: 752 - Be Informed About Natural Cures For Prolapsed Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Jake BremerAre you upset about hemorrhoids that have prolapsed? If this is the case, then allow this article to help educate yourself about digestive disease. What are they exactly? Hemorrhoids are clumps of tissue that can be found along the anal canal. A prolapsed hemorrhoid is what? An organ, such as an ...
Views: 1200 - Find Out What Causes Blood In The Stool - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Jake BremerFind out what blood in the stool is all about! Something serious could be causing blood in your stool. Although the blood may be coming from the rectum, it's also possible it is coming from the gastrointestinal system. Blood in the stool could mean different things. Sometimes it is ...
Views: 745 - Symptoms, Causes And also Remedy Of Trigeminal Neuralgia - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mario CoraEncountering 'neuralgia' soreness? Here's the right place to know all about its symptoms, causes and treatments.Trigeminal neuralgia is popularly known as the suicide disease or perhaps fothergill's disease or perhaps Prosopalgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is often a neuropathic dysfunction where a ...
Views: 3799 - Telling the Difference Between Heartburn and a Heart Attack - by Chest pain always makes someone think they're having a heart attack which is a life or death situation. However, not all chest pain is related to the heart. Sometimes it is merely the result of heartburn which isn't usually a dangerous health issue. If you've experienced a lot of heartburn, then ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Back Pain Treatment and Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Tanveer MaqboolYoga is a holistic discipline, which strengthens the core muscles in the body by increasing flexibility and AIDS. Although low back pain yoga may lack the intensity of some of the other routines, a passive approach may prove useful when relieving minor discomfort, or even unbearable pain in my ...
Views: 1011 - Self Hypnosis for Managing Pain Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Holly Holmes-MeredithPain can be a productive messenger when we need protection, but when it is perpetuated and reinforced by negative emotions such as anger, guilt, hopelessness, fear and anxiety, it becomes self-perpetuating. Pain creates negative emotions, negative emotions produce more tension, and tension ...
Views: 2354(2 votes) - Best Treatment for Back Pain - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Tanveer MaqboolBack pain is the most familiar medical complaint which arise particularly among adults. Back pain refers to the pain in your muscles, inter-vertebral joints, spinal nerves, or sometimes bone-on-bone pain.Some people don’t know what exactly the back pain is? When you feel pain in back that arise ...
Views: 1319 - Easy Meditation to Reverse Memory Loss and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * An Easy Meditation Practice to Reverse Memory Loss * By the time you finish reading the above headline, you or someone you love could have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 2061(2 votes) - I have some good news and I have a lot of bad news - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Greg MalakoffI usually try not to gloat more than is necessary, but this latest study is just too hard to not go off on. In the April 2011 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, there is a discussion that basically states that chiropractors are not only preventing patients from ...
Views: 1036 - 4 overlooked causes of that pain in your neck - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Roberta MittmanNeck pain is one of the most frequent reasons people give for coming in to my office. Persistent neck pain, if left unaddressed, is a problem that not only decreases productivity at work but cripples quality of life after-hours. The causes of neck pain are many. Among my first ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - 3 ways to keep work from being a pain in your neck - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Roberta MittmanIt's probably no secret to you that bad computer habits can lead to neck pain. But when it comes to the workaday world, the truth is, computer usage is not the only pain in the neck. Even people who don't spend a lot of time with computers end up with neck stiffness and strain at the end of a ...
Views: 2014 - 3 reasons your computer might be a literal pain in your neck - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Roberta MittmanThere isn't a day that passes when someone doesn't come into my office seeking solutions to neck pain. As an acupuncturist, I can attest that complaints about neck pain are among the most frequent reasons people seek help. It's not only that the pain is so sharp or persistent. The greater ...
Views: 1955 - Anatomy of your nervous sytem relative to neuropathy - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from David PhillipsAnatomy of your nervous system relative to neuropathy David B. Phillips, Ph.D. Your nervous system keeps you informed of changes in the environment. It also allows you to respond to these changes. For instance, suppose a car is approaching as you step off the curb. Sensory cells in your eyes ...
Views: 2089 - May is Arthritis Awareness Month - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeArthritis Arthritis is a condition caused by an inflammatory response. The word arthritis means joint inflammation. According the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the most common cause of disability in the United States, with nearly 19 million affected. The term arthritis ...
Views: 1522 - Achieve Pain Relief without Drugs Using a Tens Machine - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Colin SuttonA tens machine is a powerful tool that can help you combat chronic pain without the need for prescription medicines. This can provide you with more choices when it comes to pain relief. Drug Free Pain Relief If you suffer from chronic pain then you will know just how hard it is to manage ...
Views: 1192 - Hang Out with People That Are Good for You - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby InglePositive people are good news! We all have had a friend or two that are draining. People in our lives who leave us upset or confused every time we see them. When you have enough to go through you do not have to hang out with these naysayers. Pain patients have to be the best advocate for ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - The Power of a Nap - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby IngleA child’s life is full of stressful situations that they have to learn to overcome. Maybe children that take naps have it right. Children get snappy and distressed when they need a break and need to zone out form the stress of life. As chronic pain patients, we could follow their example and ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Better Your Time Management with Time Blocking - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Barby IngleWhen you are in chronic pain or chronically ill, you can manage better if you are organized and goal oriented. I like to practice something I learned called Time Blocking. We typically practice this in project management without knowing that there is a name for it. We have to get things done ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - In Honor of Love When Chronically Ill - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Barby IngleFebruary is the month of Love but for a pain patient and their significant other intimacy may suffer on a regular basis. We know intimacy is an important aspect in keeping a healthy lifestyle. Often times, chronic pain patients forget that sexuality is an important part in a partnered ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Minimize the Disruption of Daily Life With Chronic Illness - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Barby IngleIn order to remain as independent as possible and to minimize the disruption of daily life, consider changes to your daily routine and surroundings. For example, doing normal activities can be quite painful. Activities such as walking, taking the stairs, squatting, sitting for long periods, and ...
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