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- Holistic Dentistry: The Modern Advancement in Dental Care and Hygiene - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Imtiaz AhmedWhat is Holistic Dentistry? Holistic dentistry is a modern approach to the world surrounding dentistry. Meaning it’s an alternative to the solutions pertaining to maintaining and having healthy teeth. To fully understand this alternative of dental health, one should take a closer at the ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Hope Redefined: A Hospice Referral - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Joanne Harvey MSW, Pro EFT MasterHope is defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as, “To wish for (something) with expectation.” This definition works for most of our life; we hope for, love, success family, travel and wonderful experiences. Hope when we are terminally ill is still hope, but the definition does change. ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - How do I choose the best pain clinic? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2020 from Ady ButlerChronic pain can affect a person's quality of life, affect work and family relationships, and affect the ability to carry out daily activities. Effective pain management can make extreme discomfort tolerable and in some cases practically eliminate it. When choosing a pain treatment clinic, ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - How do I know if I have whiplash? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterPain Can Be Endured And Defeated Only If You Understand The Cause Behind It. Denied Or Feared, It Grows. Pain Is Temporary, Quitting Lasts Forever, Don’t Quit With Pain, Know It And Say No To It … Learn What Our Therapist At The Advanced Work Rehab Center Can Do Get You Back On Your Feet ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - How Strong Do Prescription Meds Need To Be? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Mike MillerIt seems like prescription medications are getting stronger and more addictive all the time. One of the few things I have not been addicted to I nevertheless understand the mind of an addict and the body and mind can be tempted easily into addiction. But are there people out there who cannot ...
Views: 1958(2 votes) - 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: 1630(1 vote) - 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: 1131(2 votes) - How to Rehabilitate Your Lower Back - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Dr. Steven SmileyLower back exercises when done properly can significantly reduce low back pain by activating muscles of the low back and “core.” 80% of people will experience some form of low back pain in their lifetime. Therefore, people should be doing some kind of exercise for the lower back to prevent ...
Views: 3127(2 votes) - How To Relieve Aching Muscles - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Bette DowdellOne of the many miseries that can accompany a whacked-out thyroid–or any member of the endocrine system, for that matter–is muscle pain. Your muscles knot up. They lose flexibility. You creak like you’re 102. And through it all, you ache. One thing for sure, you don’t want to learn to live ...
Views: 2679(1 vote) - How to Treat Depression, Anxiety and Other Nervous Disorders With Binaural Frequency Harmonics - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Kyle NortonOur brain is an electrochemical organ, it can produce as much as 10 watts electricity. Depending in each situation, brainwaves can classify in 4 classes. 1. When the brain actively involve in mental activity, it produces beta wave 2. When the brain is in relaxation and non active situation, it ...
Views: 2458(1 vote) - Hypnosis For Preventing Cavities and Helping With Dental Problems - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin Hastings“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his greatest surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't." -Henry Ford Hypnosis can easily prevent future dental problems. You see, as it turns out, a lot of common yet unsuspected beverages actually cause a great deal ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Impersonal Medicine: The Reality of the Opiate Crisis - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2019 from Mark KellyStarting the Conversation When covering the subject of addiction, the simple and alarming truth is that the most abused drug and the most fatal drug are one in the same and you can probably find it in your very own medicine cabinet. It is legal and shockingly common in America today--and we ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - 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: 1451(1 vote) - Inflamation: Is What We Eat Affecting It? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Angie CarterAre there really diets out there that can reduce inflammation? Do they work? Scientist have found that there is a relationship, in part, between what we eat and inflammation. They've even identified some compounds in food that can reduce inflammation and others that promote it. There is ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - Innovative Pain Management Therapies Making Waves in San Mateo, Ca - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2024 from Chiranjit RoyIn the bustling city of San Mateo, California, the pursuit of effective pain management has taken on a new dimension with the advent of innovative therapies and technologies. As traditional approaches reveal their limitations, the local healthcare landscape is witnessing a shift towards ...
Views: 170(1 vote) - 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: 2227(1 vote) - Is Hip Pain Keeping You Up At Night? Read This! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDoes hip pain limit your everyday activities such as walking up and down stairs or getting up from a seated position? Do you have trouble sleeping because pain keeps you awake? If you are reading this, chances are you can relate to some of these symptoms. You may even be taking prescription ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Is Your Back Pain Due to SI Joint Dysfunction? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggA painful sacroiliac joint is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. There are two SI joints, each located on either side of the sacrum. These joints allow twisting movements when we move our legs. There are many different terms for sacroiliac joint problems, ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Is Your Job Causing Your Sciatica? The Truth May Shock You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Andrew HunterA lot of us work in an office or at a desk for 8 hours a day. We sit in front of computers and do our job. But can this sort of lifestyle actually cause your sciatica? And more importantly, what can you do about it without getting a new job? If you don’t already know, sciatica is caused ...
Views: 3933(1 vote) - Is Your Pain From a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggWhen you experience back pain that shoots down your leg, everyday activities become difficult or intolerable. Ending the pain becomes increasingly important. One cause of back pain that shoots down your leg is a herniated disc, sometimes called a ruptured disc. Your spine is made up of ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Is Your Sciatica Pain a Nightmare? Discover How to Get a Good Night's Rest - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Andrew HunterSometimes sciatica and back pain can not only ruin your day, but it can even keep you up at night too. Sometimes the pain can be so bad that you just stay up all night completely unable to sleep at all. But if you combine these following three components, you’ll find that you can finally put ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - It Helps The Body Recover from Joint Pains and Arthritis - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from alfred burceIt is fair to say that there is no individual decree biologic that can accomplish the advanced alignment appulse that high-quality glucosamine can. Glucosamine is by itself bogus in the physique and scientists apperceive that this simple actuality is begin in almost top concentrations in the ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Jaw Pain Causes - Don't Miss These Facts on Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Jeannie CrabtreeTMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. It establishes the connection between the lower jaw in one's mouth with the temporal bone in the skull. However, this joint has adequate flexibility which allows the individual to open or close mouth up and down, as well as sideways. Even eating can be ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Jaw Pain Relief Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Jeannie CrabtreeIf you are experiencing a lot of jaw pain and have come to read about how to get some relief, please read on. There are answers out there. Personally I have been helped a lot. Many of us experience discomfort in the jaw joint or what in medically appropriate terms is known as the ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Key information on Neuropathic Pain - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Dacian GordonApproximately 7 -8% of the world’s population suffers from neuropathic pain with around 5% experiencing severe pain. Read on to know its symptoms, causes and treatment options. What is neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain is triggered when any injury or dysfunction takes place in the nervous ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Learning to Live with Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from David StevensThe lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae; each one is connected to the next by the intervertebral disc and two facet joints. The discs between each vertebra are made up of a tough outer ring called an annulus and a soft inner core called the nucleus pulposis. The annulus is a ligament ...
Views: 2632(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: 1105(2 votes) - Letting Fear Drive - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyMost of us are not hoping to wake up every morning and feel intense panic or desperate fear. If we could ask for anything, we’d probably ask for peace. Peace for others, peace for the entire planet, and peace within ourselves. Yet, when we face health problems and physical pain, peace seems ...
Views: 1531(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: 1345(1 vote) - Lumbar Radiculopathy, Sciatica, and Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on May 09, 2018 from Jenny LWhat do lumbar radiculopathy, sciatica, and lower back pain have in common? Other than pain, these conditions originate from the back and causes pain throughout the lower body area. As people get older, normal wear and tear to joints, discs, and bones becomes noticeable. Thus, back pain is ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Manage Your Pain with Visualization - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Pain—it’s something you should not feel, but it’s completely inevitable. In fact, many call pain lifesaving. If you don’t feel it, then there must be something wrong with you. It could be your mind is not working properly anymore because you ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Managing Migraine Pain - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaMigraine is that painful, intense, throbbing and excruciating headache that no living person would want to experience. It is said that its origin or nature may be partly caused by the changes in the level of a chemical in our brain called serotonin, which have an effect on the blood vessels. ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Marijuana vs. Opioids for Pain - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Cindy PerlinCarol’s teenage daughter Julia is a dancer who suffered a serious injury that required extensive surgery. Julia was sent home after surgery with opioids for pain. Despite the opioids, Julia was screaming in pain. Carol repeatedly called her doctor’s office and each time was told to increase ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Medpay, Auto Accidents and Acupuncture - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonIf you're injured in an automobile accident and you're not sure how to get the medical treatment you need, look no further than Medpay. If the accident is severe enough, obviously you will be taken to a hospital right away and given the appropriate tests and treatments. For continuing services ...
Views: 1593(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 ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Mobilization, manipulation, and massage - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Jenny LThere are many styles of manual therapy, but there are three distinguished forms of manual therapy: mobilization, manipulation, and massage. They all start with the letter ‘m’ and they seem to do similar things. However, there are certainly differences between the three forms. The similarities ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Muscle Soreness - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Larry HenleyMuscle soreness, stiffness or pain, which is felt 12-48 hours after physical activity is known as delayed onset muscle soreness and is a fairly normal response and is part of an adaptation process. It’s caused by microscopic tearing of the muscle tissue and the amount of tearing and resulting ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Myths About Heartburn Debunked - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Megan WinegarIf you've had heartburn very often in your life, you might think you know all about it. However, too many heartburn sufferers don't know some of the most important facts about the problem. Here are some things you may not have known you didn't know. Heartburn isn't your fault. Yes, sometimes ...
Views: 1198(3 votes) - Natural Home Remedies For Migraines - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Julia Stanford500 million of people suffer from migraine headaches worldwide. The sad thing is, most of them don't know that migraines can be prevented and controlled naturally! In fact, migraines are triggered by a number of factors like food eaten and various life habits. If you are looking for some viable ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Natural Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Pain Management MARCH 13, 2012 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) The dictionary definition of pain is “an unpleasant sensation, ranging from mild, localized discomfort to agony.” Pain comes from the Latin word “poena” meaning a fine, or a penalty. Peter Hart Research Associates report ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Natural Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Pain Relief Here is some evidence-based research on alternatives to ibuprofen, sourced from the National Library of Medicine: Ginger A 2009 study found that ginger capsules (250 mg, four times daily) were as effective as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen for relieving pain in ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Neck Pain Causes And Treatment Options - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Brian WelschMillions of people suffer from minor to chronic neck pain, and it can really be a sore spot for many. There are some root causes, and many treatment options available to the general public. These treatments range from over the counter analgesics to neck surgery if there is a severe enough ...
Views: 1532(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: 971(1 vote) - NSAIDs: Unsafe for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Cindy PerlinThe Problem If you take any of the following nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief you are putting your life at risk: aspirin, celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), indomethacin (Indocin), ...
Views: 1061(2 votes) - Pain Management with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben ArnoldI can think of no other reason more popular than people coming to see me for pain management. It is perhaps the number one complaint made by my patients. This is understandable as there are many causes of pain. Needless to say we will not be going over all reasons but will address here the ...
Views: 2217(3 votes) - Pain Management with PEMFs - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukPain management is one of the most common applications for PEMFs. Current conventional medical approaches to pain management often leave much to be desired and involve heavy medications, procedures, surgeries, and physical therapy. Rarely will conventional doctors refer patients to alternative ...
Views: 11499(1 vote) - Pain, pain, go away...the 7 mistakes that are making your pain persist - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sukie BaxterSo often, pain plagues us for years, rearing its ugly head at the most inopportune times, like right before a sporting event, while we're on vacation, or when the weather finally turns to sun and it's time to get outside and play. Even worse, it can be a persistent thorn in your side for years; ...
Views: 2771(6 votes) - 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: 944(1 vote) - Prolotherapy, is it right for you? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from David StevensProlotherapy, which is shorthand for proliferative therapy, refers to a variety of techniques for healing or repairing damaged ligaments and tendons. Earliest reports of this practice date back to Hippocrates, who used a hot poker to repair the rotator cuffs of javelin throwers, and a hot needle ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - 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 ...
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