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- What is an enlarged ovary? Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAn enlarged ovary is one that has become larger than normal. There are many different causes of enlarged ovaries and they have varying degrees of severity. A woman’s ovaries are part of her endocrinal and reproductive system. They are responsible for the release of hormones such as estrogen and ...
Views: 1144 - Obesity is About Changing Your Lifestyle and Not About Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself "Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something ...
Views: 1143 - Fibromyalgia Pain Types, Treatments, and Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia pain is different from the regular aches and pains that all of us experience from time to time. If you have fibromyalgia you ache all over. While this condition is life lasting, there are ways to treat the symptoms to bring some level of relief. Fibromyalgia sufferers often have ...
Views: 1140 - How Am I? As Well As Possible, Thank You! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Megan OltmanAWAP has been making the rounds on some of the Migraine forums lately - so I googled it and got many choices: Abused Women’s Advocacy Project Any Word Any Page Aftermarket Wholesale Autobody Parts Animal Welfare Audit Program All worthy choices, I’m sure, but… I’m talking about As Well ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - What is an arterial embolism? Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAn arterial embolism is a blood clot that has become lodged in the arterial blood system, the main circulatory system for delivering oxygenated blood. This can restrict vital blood flow in tissues and organs virtually anywhere in the body. However, blood clots in the arterial circulatory system ...
Views: 1138 - ***Powerful New Way to Deal with the Pain of Financial Stresses and Worries - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Daniel BenorThere are fears around the planet about the financial crises now threatening every country in the world. The hasty governmental responses of throwing paper money at the problems that were created by irresponsible investments of banks is not going to solve these problems. Printing more money ...
Views: 1137 - The New Methods of Pain Management - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Laura SilvaFor years, we have thought that the best and most efficient way to treat acute and chronic pain was with non-invasive pharmacologic management methods. If we experience discomfort, our first instinct is to take pain medication and hope that it will subside. Due to the increasing issues of ...
Views: 1137 - Tips for Being with Pain - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Melanie SmithsonWhen we are in pain, we are emotionally fragile for many reasons. The first reason is that most of our energy is going to fix the pain and there’s often not enough left for dealing with life. Also, when we are in pain our belief in our own invincibility is threatened. On top of this, we ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - What causes burning back pain? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneHaving the sensation of burning back pain can be very annoying and quite debilitating. There are many reasons why back pain develops, and the nature of the pain can be an important clue for physicians seeking a diagnosis. While back pain symptoms vary from patient to patient, having a back ...
Views: 1137 - Causes And Solutions For TMJ Pain - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Emily JordanWhat Is TMJ Disorder? The Temporomandibular joint, which is also known as the TMJ joint, connects your jawbone to your skull. It helps you open and close your mouth. TMJ disorder is a condition that causes pain in the jaw joint and muscles. Facial pain, tenderness or pain in the jaw, headache, ...
Views: 1133 - The common types of shoe insoles - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Jerome JulianShoe inserts for shoe insoles are nonmedical solutions for foot problems. For people suffering with heel pain, flat feet, low arches and other leg pain, this is a temporary solution. If you feel you are suffering from any of these problems you can purchase this over the counter in a pharmacy ...
Views: 1131 - Topical Remedies: The Right Way to Let You Avoid Surgical Procedures for the Knee - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Harshad JethraOne of the best and most effective ways to overcome knee joint pain is by use of topical medications. Topical treatments are applied externally on the affected area, which ensures that they act locally and have an analgesic effect at the point where one may be suffering from pain. There are ...
Views: 1131 - As Good As It Gets - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Megan Oltman“What if this is as good as it gets?” In the movie of that name, Jack Nicholson plays Melvin, an insulting, anti-social author with obsessive compulsive disorder. Melvin falls for Carol, played by Helen Hunt, the only waitress who will put up with him, at his favorite restaurant. Carol is ...
Views: 1129 - How Do You Relax? Are You Triggering the Relaxation Response, or More Migraines? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Megan OltmanRecently I was in the waiting room at my physical therapist’s office, reading The Relaxation Response, by Herbert Benson, M.D. The receptionist asked me about the book and I told her how Dr. Benson discovered that our nervous systems need both some stress, building the tone of the nervous ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Tips for Chronic Pain Control - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nicholas PollakHave you ever noticed how pain can affect the quality of your life, stress also can affect the quality of your life, and, generally people who are about to undergo surgery experience not only the pain that the surgery is attempting to remove but also the mental and physical stress associated ...
Views: 1128 - The Healing Properties of Water - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe benefits of water cannot be over-emphasized for hydrating the human body, since we consists of 80% water. It is a survival necessity in our daily life, because the more we move in purposeful activity; the more energy we generate and the more water evaporates from our body. We constantly need ...
Views: 1127 - Use Herbal Tiger Balm to Get Relief in Pain - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Alex DsouzaBe careful!! If you are reading this on computer, the chances of your muscle pains are high, because almost all field’s work needs to be done on the computers you tend to give your best by giving your best by stretching your body limits. That is why Tiger Balm ointment was created nearly 100 ...
Views: 1126 - How much Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Megan OltmanMy daughter had her wisdom teeth out yesterday. Once the anesthesia wore off she started feeling pretty serious pain. She took her first Lorcet and called me on the intercom about half an hour later, sounding panicked - she needed more pain meds, right now! We got her some ibuprofen, but tried ...
Views: 1123(2 votes) - 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: 1123(2 votes) - 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: 1121(1 vote) - Sitting on a Ball Means Your Back Never Remains Still - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHave you ever tried sitting on a balance ball? It is not recommended if you are concentrating on another task; because you will likely to fall off. A ball has no secure position for your pelvic bones, because of the natural curve in the ball. You will likely put pressure on one side or the ...
Views: 1121 - What Does it Mean to Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe answer to this question was made initially by W.H.O. (World Health Organization) "not being ill", until the implications of this statement meant that if you have chronic illness; you can never be healthy! WHO have now changed that notion, to incorporate more of a quality of life conceptual ...
Views: 1121 - How to Control Your Pain - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Laura SilvaPain is something that is complex and inevitable. It causes people to suffer on a daily basis and search for different ways to alleviate their aches. There are several options available for suffers. The most common technique people practice is over the counter medications. Medicines like ...
Views: 1120 - 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: 1117 - ***Networking As Healing - Part 1. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorNetworking is often seen to be an activity that promotes the sharing of ideas, activities and sales of products and services. Looking at the concept of networking as energy, networking is an energy exchange. It may be conducted with altruistic or business motives. The altruistic or business ...
Views: 1115 - It’s a Migraine, My Friends - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Megan OltmanDoes Migraine negatively impact friendships? You’d think so, wouldn’t you? I’ve certainly changed more plans due to Migraine than anything else. On the other hand, life, getting married, being an adult, being out of school, having a job, and having a family, can all impact friendships. Add ...
Views: 1115 - Message From My Inner Healer - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyAfter I had been to see a vulvovaginal specialist for my interesting mix of vulvar dysesthesia, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor syndrome, and interstitial cystitis, I had a complete meltdown. I really thought this doctor would save me from the nightmare and give me my life back. I had ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Take Control of Your Knee Pain the Natural Way - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from John wycliffeKnee pain is a common ailment and can strike old and young people, alike. There are many causes of knee pain, which can range from a torn ligament or cartilage, an injury that has occurred recently or in the past, or various medical conditions like gout, arthritis and infections. Knee pain can ...
Views: 1114 - TREATING ISSUES LYING WITH SPINAL CORD - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Gaurav GautamSpinal cord injury causes damage to the spinal cord and can lead to the extremely serious type of trauma which may last longer and affect the day to day lifestyle of the patient. Spine clinic in Delhi has been providing the right treatment for patients with minor to severe damage to the spine. ...
Views: 1114 - Symptoms of panic attack - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John CruiseThat is the fact that for your mind and body to function well they need good nutrition. In fact they just need to be cared for and looked after the best way you possibly can. Experts are constantly telling us that to maintain good physical and mental health we need to eat a balanced diet. ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - A More Serious Way To Damage Your Back Than Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalProlonged sitting is only a problem when you remain still in one position without moving your spine along with the rest of your body. Moving your spine has a knock-on effect to all your skeletal joints and thus keeps your whole body in movement. A far more serious way of causing injury to ...
Views: 1110 - Irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links: Study - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIrritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links, according to research. The researchers looked at identical and non-identical twins to conduct their study. Chronic pain syndromes (CPS) can greatly impact a person’s life. ...
Views: 1110 - Facts about the causes of frozen shoulder. - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Balfour MorrisIn these days, most of the people have been seen complaining about frozen shoulder. This type of disorder which is also referred to as adhesive capsulitis or sometimes shoulder contracture is an acute pain that is experienced in the shoulder region of the body & this enhances the difficulty in ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Understanding pain management - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Laura SilvaOne may have to go through pain in various phases of life and if you are not aware of pain management then it will be much harder for you to attain relaxation. Your ability to think properly can diminish due to the pain as it is directly linked with the brain of a person. The nervous system is ...
Views: 1105 - Why Can't I Find Comfort in Sitting? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSitting is the most common action performed by our body. We do more sitting than we do walking. Yet why do we complain so much about the way we sit? The answer lies in the fact that we have never understood how to sit correctly for comfort. In my youth I was always told to 'sit up,' or my ...
Views: 1103 - Treating Lower Back Pain with Acupuncture - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Christina MarinoAcupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that encourages natural lower back pain relief while healing and improving body functions. This treatment is administered by insertion and manipulation of hair thin needles into the body and by applying electric stimulation at particular acupuncture ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Yoga Poses To Protect The Lower Back And Shoulders While Shoveling Snow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingEach Year, Shoveling Piles Of Snow After A Storm Is Believed To Cause Tens Of Thousands Of Back And Shoulder Injuries In The United States, Not To Mention Several Hundred Heart Attacks. Don’t let yourself become the next snow-shoveling casualty! This winter, we are dealing with more snow ...
Views: 1101 - Coping with Migraine: Claims of a “Cure” - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanI was recently presented with a dilemma here on Free my Brain. I want to encourage dialog and exchange of ideas, but I don’t intend to provide an open marketplace for sale of migraine “cures.” (Though I will gladly support and even promote helpful products and services.) Migraine is a complex, ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Tonsil Stones Removal – What are the Options? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from laura purrmanTonsil stones removal For some time now, tonsil stones removal techniques are becoming common. Are you aware of some of them? If you are a sufferer of such a condition, do not be alarmed; instead, garner some more information about the stones, in order to deal with it, quite successfully. The ...
Views: 1099 - Pain Relief Solutions - compression knee sleeve. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from qurrat khanIn relation to pain alleviation, individuals will perform everything to help to make their very own tenderness vanish. Whether it is taking the latest Tylenol capsule in order to going through costly surgical treatments, the actual pain-free everyday life is probably the most important ...
Views: 1098 - The Dangers in Daily Living: Picking Up a Feather - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhether you are picking up a feather or a sack of potatoes; the principles of bending over and reaching to the floor are the same. Always remember that your spine is not designed to bend into a 90 degree angle. There is no flexibility in the spine. It is your legs that need the movement and not ...
Views: 1098 - *** In Wholistic Healing, the Journey is the Destination - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealth and healing are not what we have been led to believe they are. Modern Western medicine and science tell us that disease is a scourge and that the primary goal of treatment is to cure it. In order to achieve cures, we fight illnesses with drugs; remove diseased parts; replace worn out ...
Views: 1097(3 votes) - 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: 1097(2 votes) - Saved by My Inner Healer - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyMy Inner Healer and I became very good friends after my first appointment with a breathing and relaxation instructor named Kathleen. Deep breathing is a fantastic way to start listening to your Inner Healer. Breathing is magical. It stops panic, it brings your awareness to your thoughts, it ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Choosing Acupuncture for Workers Comp - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonIf you were injured at work, now you can choose acupuncture as your form of rehabilitation for a workers compensation illness or injury. The California Department of Industrial Relations made revisions to current workers compensation laws in 2007 stating, “Acupuncture is used as an option when ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - 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: 1096 - 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: 1095(1 vote) - Migraine Early Warning System - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Megan OltmanOne of the first things you learn when you started dealing with your migraines is to identify and avoid triggers. I learned this shortly after a murderous 5 day migraine I had in Arizona – I was at higher altitudes than I was used to, and there were forest fires all week, exposing me to lots ...
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