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- The iliopsoas : The culprit of back pain - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Jean-Francois ThibaultBack pain is the most common pain of the 21th century. Most of my clients in treatment suffer from pain ranging from the lower back to the upper neck. We are in fact victims of our sedentary lifestyle, stress and bad postural habits of everyday. It is important to understand that pain can occur ...
Views: 3313 - Things You Can Do Every Day To Deal With Back Pain - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Asuncion GilchrestBack trouble has changed into a common health problem and most of us don't take it seriously thanks to our modified approach to life! We are so busy with our lives that a slight agony in the back just gets ignored even if it causes some hindrance to a smooth life. If you too have made back ...
Views: 703 - You will Get Joint Pain Relief Easily if you Have the Right Diagnosis - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Evelyn GraziniIt's no wonder there's so much information available on joint pain relief since millions of people in the world suffer from joint pain. Some of it is good, some more common sense, and other just plain bad advice. I went into full research mode when I suddenly got finger joint pain. Often ...
Views: 961 - How Tens Machine Hire Can Assist Pain Relief Management - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Colin SuttonTens machine hire is available from a number of different sources. This provides you with an easy way to access a form of pain management that does not rely on drugs. Using drugs to manage pain can not only be expensive but it can also leave patients facing some mild to serious side effects. ...
Views: 1100 - Some Information on Pain Relief - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Dion DalyMedical experts describe pain as, "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage." The degree of pain that different people feel varies: what might be a minor irritant to one person might be extreme pain to another person. Qualified ...
Views: 1008 - Tennis Elbow Pain Relief Remedies - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Santiago PadillaIn general, any pain along the outer side of your elbow can be classified as tennis elbow. It is often associated with muscle strain as a leading cause. The term can be misleading, however, because there are three distinct kinds of pain along three different areas of your arm and elbow. For ...
Views: 901 - Fibromyalgia and Energy Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Melanie SmithBy Melanie Smith, AP, DOM Author of Energy Medicine for Healthy Living™ Resources www.wellwithin.net Free Newsletter and EBook Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects an estimated 2 percent of the population. Research shows that up to 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia have turned to ...
Views: 3177(1 vote) - Control Pain with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Steve G. JonesChronic pain can be debilitating, and even pain that isn't lasting can severely impact our quality of life. For this reason, the ability to control pain with hypnosis has come into the public eye a great deal recently. Many of us live with pain every day. Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and ...
Views: 3434(1 vote) - Massage For Soft Tissue Pain Relief - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dion DalySome of the tissues we have in our body are soft and are susceptible to damages. Some of the best ways to mend damaged soft tissues is by massage. People who have never had a massage are uncertain about it. They get anxious thinking about it. Usually they ask some question like: "Must I take ...
Views: 1299 - Pain Relief and Yoga Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dion DalyDo you suffer from frequent pain? Do you hate relying on medication every time you suffer from pain? If you do, then you will be pleased to hear that yoga meditation is another pain relief option open to you that doesn't involve having weird side effects. A lot of people suffering from frequent ...
Views: 1166 - Pain Control and Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dion DalyHypnosis has and is still being utilized for all kinds of various reasons. Did you know that it can also be a helpful technique for pain control? Hypnosis is just another technique you can use to rid your body of pain by employing numerous hypnotic methods, that stops the pain indicators from ...
Views: 1120 - A Natural Pain Remedy With Brain Entrainment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from francesco costabileINTRODUCTION The aim of this article is to present to the reader a brief description of endorphins, how they're produced by the human body, and how brain entrainment can be utilised as a natural pain remedy by releasing endorphins through the use of binaural beats. WHAT ARE ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Sports Podiatry: Improving Your Game - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Daniel Clark"Our feet play a vital role in everything we do, especially when it comes to sports, such as footy, tennis and basketball. Healthy feet help us to play at our best and to produce the best performance possible. That is why foot care provided by a professional podiatrist can help to lift the level ...
Views: 748 - Meditation for Pain Relief: How to Meditate Your Pain Away - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Suzanne GloverMindful meditation for pain relief has been proven to decrease the mind's response to pain by 40-57% according to a discovery published in The Journal of Neuroscience. But how do you get these benefits when you're in so much pain you can't think? This article offers you easy meditation ...
Views: 5373 - Chronic Sinus Pain and Chronic Sinus Infection - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsWhen you suffer from a chronic sinus infection, there is a huge chance of your life turning into a nightmare, particularly the chronic sinus pain . With all its symptoms which usually last for a long period of time, you can be easily drained of all your energy and will not be able to endure ...
Views: 1039 - Local Arlington Washington's massage therapist, Andrew Wolfe, to speak on radio - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew WolfeAndrew Wolfe, LMP is the owner and massage therapist of Harmony Licensed Massage Therapy located in Arlington's health care district at Smokey Point, Washington. He has a private practice in the Cumulus Park Health Care Center serving patients in the north Snohomish County region since 1987. In ...
Views: 1668 - Visualizing Your Pain Away - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonRecent research by scientists at Johns Hopkins University has indicated that patients who undergo painful cancer treatments can experience pain relief by the very simple task of surrounding themselves with tranquil pictures of nature. A scene which was used frequently in this particular study ...
Views: 1200 - Magnetic Therapy Tips - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Lynda FoxHere are some tips to help you pick the right Magnetic Therapy Product: 1. Stress? Get a Tru-North Magnetic Mattress Pad and allow your entire body to be enveloped in the soothing north pole energy. Wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start your day! 2. Trying to lose weight? Use the ...
Views: 1187 - Subliminal Pain Relief – Is It Possible and Effective? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Nelson BerryHave you ever seen some wound or scratch you did not even notice you had and started to feel its pain only after you noticed it? Or have you ever experienced physical pain and had someone tell you that the pain is all in your mind? A lot of people tend to say that without really realizing how ...
Views: 1226 - Disc Decompression Therapy: Improving My Results - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from John D. CarlsonHere is the picture: You were minding your own business, carrying on about your everyday duties (lifting, bending, and stooping) or having fun and playing hard in recreational sports. Then it happened! You experienced pain in lower back and now it is radiating down into your leg. Or maybe you ...
Views: 1400 - Control Pain with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Steve G. JonesThe mind and body are connected. When your body experiences pain this signal is sent to the brain; which is how you feel it. When you are already overwhelmed with stress this can cause the pain signal to increase; meaning you will be in more pain. There are many ways to treat pain and the ...
Views: 1194 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jeannie SmithThink of an event in your life in which you were traumatized. When you think of this event, is there a feeling that is brought to the surface? If there is an emotional aspect, then this points to the fact that you still have an energetic charge in this experience that has not been cleared. ...
Views: 3027 - Are You Battling Fatigue? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from sarah labdarDo you work too much? Are you stressed out and don’t have any time for yourself? Or maybe you have late nights studying and cramming for exams? Maybe you are bored or depressed by life because you are under stimulated. All of these situations are a normal result of fatigue. Everyone experiences ...
Views: 751 - Tarot: Angel Cards - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThere are many different types of Tarot (also known as oracle) cards available from which interested individuals can choose. One of the more popular and loving cards are Angel cards, which is a deck of 40 to 60 oracle cards containing positive and inspiring messages. Each card contains a picture ...
Views: 1595 - Plantar Warts Surgery: Get Rid of those Unwanted Warts - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Daniel Clark"Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)". And these warts look ugly. Really ugly! So, is there any effective-solution out there? There is. And it is the Plantar Warts Surgery which can relieve the person from these unwanted warts. Plantar wart -- The warts on the feet are called ...
Views: 938 - Living the Mind-Body Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyWhen I’m talking to mind-body newbies, they often ask me if I like living the mind-body lifestyle. They are usually worried that they’ll have to torture themselves for life with something un-fun and limiting. Happily, the mind-body lifestyle is quite the opposite! Today’s article is an ...
Views: 1066 - Play Your Way to Health - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyMy favorite thing about mind-body healing is that it surprises everyone. All of my clients arrive at their sessions ready to work. They have their pens out, notebooks open, best school behavior at the ready, and are generally prepped to do it right – even perfectly. They are ready to put in ...
Views: 1038 - Three Ways to Start Healing Now - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyYour body responds to everything you think, feel, and do. You and your body are so intimately connected that you cannot make a move without hearing your body’s opinion. There is no time during the day in which you and your body are not living the same life. Think about that – with everyone ...
Views: 1006 - The Love List – A Powerful Healing Tool - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve been giving myself a fun assignment lately, and it’s working so well I want to share it with all of you. It has had a profound effect on my state of energy, which is truly the source of all health – life force energy, chi, prana – whatever you want to call it. A few weeks ago I found ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Muscle Cramps: How To Get, Treat And Prevent Them - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most common complaints I hear from my patients involves painful muscle cramps and what to do about them. Likely, you’ve gotten your share of them too, especially if you’re active and exercise regularly. Sometimes they’re just a vague, achy “charley horse” or tightness and other ...
Views: 982 - How to Move From Disease to Wellness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferThe secret to conquering disease is by shifting from hate to love. I have noticed a common theme among patients who are working towards conquering chronic disease and chronic pain conditions. They have all moved their self-perspective from hating their bodies to loving their bodies, from ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Unloader Knee Braces - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jonny NewtUnloader knee braces are a non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis. They decrease the load taken through the worn part of the knee, reducing the symptoms of pain and swelling. The are rapidly gaining popularity as younger people with knee arthritis look to avoid joint replacement ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - 3 LIfestyle Problems That Cause Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterSome people think that back pain is just part of growing older. They think that is just unavoidable and that everyone is just destined to develop pinched nerves, bulging discs, and sciatica as part of the aging process. But I don’t believe this is the case. There are actually small habits and ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Book Review: Stand by Her - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara Lee‘Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men’ is a book by one brave man for other men who are witnessing their loved one fighting breast cancer and how to support them. These men can be their husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, friends, and coworkers. Written by John Anderson who has helped ...
Views: 1227 - SINGLE-INCISION LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY: The latest breakthrough of colorectal disease - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Glenda ChisolmWhat is single-incision laparoscopic surgery? Houston colorectal doctors have the answers you are looking for. Treatment for colorectal disease is made easier when you are a patient of Houston colon doctors. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) or minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is how ...
Views: 1579 - Positive Expectation – A Medical Miracle? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andreas MoritzResearch Reveals the Healing Power of the Mind One Study Invalidates Much of Medical Science My lifelong assertion that much of medical science is literally wishful thinking has now been confirmed by new, groundbreaking scientific research involving the, so far, underestimated healing ...
Views: 1959 - The HIDDEN Formula to Treating Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneApproximately 4% of the people in the United States are suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome. Although it can happen to anyone at any age, most of these patients are women in their late thirties or early forties. Fibromyalgia is considered a syndrome because it has several symptoms in addition ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Celiac Disease & Thyroid Disease – Overlap of Symptoms but Distinctly Different Diagnosis & Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Gary KaplanIt’s a commonly misdiagnosed autoimmune condition. Its symptoms include fatigue, constipation or diarrhea, hair loss, depression, weight gain or loss, and infertility. And it greatly undermines the sufferer’s quality of life. Sound a lot like Celiac Disease? Actually, these are common symptoms ...
Views: 1791(2 votes) - 3 Reasons Why Sciatica Doesn’t Go Away - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterI sometimes hear people complain that their sciatica won’t go away despite the fact that they have done “everything” to get rid of it. Why is this? Are some people cursed to live in pain for the rest of their lives? I personally don’t think so. There is usually a much more common problem ...
Views: 19991 - What is Constipation? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from sarah labdarConstipation is one of those problems that most people experience at some point in their life but rarely talk about. It is most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States. Most often than not constipation affects women and the elderly, however everyone is susceptible to have ...
Views: 860 - Alter Your Pain Experience: Hypnosis for Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Cynthia LindnerINTRODUCTION: Hypnotherapy is a recommended treatment for chronic pain patients. Strong evidence has been gathered by a 1995 panel of physicians of the National Institutes of Health that show hypnotic interventions are beneficial in the management of cancer pain, temporal-mandibular ...
Views: 3641(4 votes) - Go Ahead, Cry??? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonWhen was the last time you had a GOOD cry? Not one of those almost cries that you stuff back down to join all the other almost cries you have had over the long haul. I am talking about a cry you let loose and allow to literally flow until the last drop. What is stopping you? Is it the fact ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - Stress Reduction for 12 Subjects after using the Infra Red Negative Ions Amethyst Bio Mat over 3 months - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Prof. George GrantAbstract: 12 subjects were tested before and after using the Bio Mat for one hour daily over 3 months period using 3 different biofeedback devices and blood cortisol levels to measure stress reduction. Far Infra Red/Negative Ions Amethyst Bio Mat reduces Stress by 78% as validated by Pre ...
Views: 3014(2 votes) - Invisible Pain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kristen BakerInvisible Pain Always running and playing sports. Jumping on the trampoline for hours. Smiling at each new day. That all changed after the chlorine burn from the water park. She was burned from head to toe, as red as a lobster and as fragile as a crystal goblet. The blisters ...
Views: 2223(1 vote) - Three Minutes to A Pain Free Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsMy back started hurting about a month ago for no real obvious reason. At first I thought it was due to my revised workout routine during my rehabilitation for a shoulder injury. I figured the pain would go away. But it didn’t. It stuck around day after day, week after week. It was an odd pain ...
Views: 3398 - Authentically You…and Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyIn my own mind-body health maintenance plan, I have recently been focusing on being as completely authentic as possible. I’ve noticed over the years that the more tuned in to my body I am, the more it leads me to be completely honest with myself about myself. Before my years of vulvodynia, ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - You Don’t Have to do it Perfectly - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the most common traits of people who suffer from pelvic pain syndrome: perfectionism. (I use the phrase pelvic pain syndrome as a blanket description for syndromes such as vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Self Discovery and Healing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyMost of us start the self-discovery journey that is mind-body healing because we’re in pain. Maybe we’re struggling with vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Maybe we have chronic back pain. Maybe we’ve been dealing with depression or ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Feel Better, Fast - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyThe primary reason we end up with chronic pelvic pain syndromes is surprisingly simple. Our bodies are designed to respond to danger and stress with the fight or flight response. Two very important things happen when we experience this physiological response consistently, day in and day out. ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Relieve Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from sarah labdarNeck and back pain can have a debilitating effect on someone’s life. No one likes to experience pain however when it occurs the main goal is to make it stop as soon as possible. According to the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) neck pain is the 3rd most common type of pain ...
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