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- Mind and Body, Each Affects the Other - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Randolph BleiwasIn psychotherapy and hypnosis I often see the interplay of psychological and physiological symptoms. Clients with anxiety may report difficulty sleeping or neck, shoulder or back pain. Others may report headaches, irritable bowel, or increase in their asthma. There are people that have ...
Views: 1549 - 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: 1542 - Flexibility: The Key to Pain-Free Joints and Muscles at Any Age - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangEvery day at my medical practice, I see several people for different aches and pains due to arthritis, stiffness of joints, tight muscles, and combinations of these. They can be young men or women in their twenties coming in for severe low back pain, or retirees in their sixties bothered by ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Surgery Patients Fear Less and Heal Faster with Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitThere’s no such thing as routine surgery. Ask anyone who has to go under the knife or laser…fear of bad results, painful scars and slow rehabilitation all combine to make any surgery a nerve-wracking experience. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. Creative visualization and ...
Views: 1541 - ***Watch Your Words: They May Come Back to Bite You - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Karyn MaierThe words we use shape our perceptions and our interactions with the world. Through words we are taught to label the countless stimuli that enter our sensory portals. Our parents, schools, and society at large shape our concepts of who we are, how we experience others, and how we express ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Hypnosis for Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Eli BliliuosIn the days before anesthetics had been discovered, surgeries performed on patients were gruesome beyond description. Post-surgery mortality rates were as high as 40%, and patients were traumatized and mentally scarred for life after the experience. The only anesthetics known to doctors back ...
Views: 1540 - The Stress – The Body Pain Connection - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Mark WileyStress is one of the leading causes of illness in the United States. Nearly 66% of all signs and symptoms presented in doctors’ offices in the United States are stress-induced. The effects of stress include a nail biting, anxiety, racing mind, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, chronic ...
Views: 1538(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: 1535(1 vote) - Fibromyalgia Blues - Depression, Anxiety & Stress - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Erica ThompsonHow can you have chronic pain and fatigue and NOT be depressed? All people - healthy or not - struggle every day with the stress of raising a family, their jobs, financial troubles, family illness and yes, death & taxes. You’ve got to get the kids to school on time, pay the bills, go to ...
Views: 1520 - ARE THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN CONNECTED TO OUR DNA? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from JerDon and Sara GibbsIs It Feasible for this chronic problem to have come from your ancestors? Which brings us to ask "Are the causes of back pain connected to our DNA?" This subject has profoundly stumped Scientists for years. It is impossible to know the actual causes. It may never be fully ...
Views: 1514 - Migraine Headaches, Signs & Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Howard SadowskyMigraine is more than just a bad headache. With over 45 million sufferers in the USA alone, migraines have a substantial impact on both personal and working life. One in 10 people suffer with migraine, of which nearly 75% are women. In business, migraines account for approximately 57 million ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Prevent a Car Accident From Causing Lifelong Problems - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanCar accidents are a stressful experience, and most people have little idea what to do after one besides pull over to the side of the road and exchange information. But a serious car accident can have repercussions that affect you the rest of your life if you’re not careful. That’s where knowing ...
Views: 1502 - How Serious is Neck and Back Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallAccording to the CDC back or spine problems are the second most common reason for disability in America affecting 7.6 million people. Modern medical science finally has an answer to help alleviate the suffering. Almost as common as the common cold, back pain and neck pain is thankfully not at ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Can Massage for Sciatica Really Heal Your Pain? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Andrew HunterA massage certainly feels good. After a massage session, you feel so relaxed and light. But is massage therapy a good way to treat sciatica or back pain? If it is done correctly, massage therapy can be extremely helpful for people suffering from sciatica or any other form of back pain. If ...
Views: 1501 - Enjoy Numerous Health Benefits with a Chiropractor - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanThe amount of people seeking chiropractic care has risen immensely in the past few years. Chiropractic is now one of the most popular ways to handle chronic pain because it is non-invasive. It also comes with a host of health benefits that many people do not even think about when they consider ...
Views: 1500 - 5 Priorities After a New Illness Diagnosis - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Lisa CopenI distinctly remember the day that my life changed forever. After a few weeks of intense swelling in various parts of my body, my doctor called to give me the lab results at my place of work. She said the rheumatoid factor was positive and that this most likely was due to the fact that I did ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Get ready for spring with an Orthopedic Check-Up - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from James AllenWhether it's spring training for baseball and softball or a morning on the golf course, sporting activities are one of the most anticipated pleasures of spring. With sports training comes a greater need for sports medicine, which is why it's not a bad idea to schedule a visit with an orthopedic ...
Views: 1491 - 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: 1491(1 vote) - Back Pain: Do You Have Degenerative Disc Disease? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggDegenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back pain and also one of the most misunderstood. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is typically associated with aging. As you age, your discs, like other joints in the body, can degenerate (break down) and become problematic: ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - ***Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Susun WeedFibromyalgia by Susun S Weed "Dear woman," Grandmother Growth's voice seems to float in the deepening twilight, echoing, reverberating, ringing in your ears. "Bring me your soreness. Bring me your pain. Bring your aches to me. Bring your burdens. Bring all ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Workers Compensation and Acupuncture - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonAcupuncture is an accepted medical option for treating a work related injury. In 2007, the California Department of Industrial Relations made revisions to current workers compensation laws and deemed acupuncture to be a covered medical modality for injured workers. What this means to injured ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - ***Interview with Rosi Goldsmith on Neuro-massage - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallI found Rosi one day while surfing the net looking for neurology and massage. I found her articles very interesting and decided to contact her. Her branch of massage I wish I had learned when younger, but had never heard of it. Until I found Rosi, I had no idea it existed or that training ...
Views: 1479 - How To Stop Facial Pain And Migraines - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Ravi tandonFacial pain can be caused by various factors such as allergies, neuralgia, ear pain, dental problems, eye problems, neck problems, migraines, etc. And while dealing with other pain might seem a bit simple in relation to facial pain requires special tactics and Maintenance . Stress is also ...
Views: 1477 - 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: 1473(2 votes) - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Margaux DiazIn the recent days, there are various chronic diseases making their way to the people. With the increased awareness on these diseases, most people are making major choices and changes on their lifestyle habits and behaviours to accommodate practices and habits that serve to protect and improve ...
Views: 1471 - Want Health? Move Your Body! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Sukie BaxterMovement is absolutely essential to health. It stimulates your central nervous system, increases oxygen flow to the brain, improves circulation, and flushes fluids into and out of cells, among other benefits. In fact, the flexibility of your body is directly correlated to the flexibility of ...
Views: 1471(5 votes) - How Does Magnetic Therapy Work? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Channary HouleThis article explains how magnets work to aid healing in the body. Many people are seeking alternative health care due to the high cost of paying for medical bills and knowing that one prescription drug will lead to another one, mainly because of side effects. I recently went to the hospital ...
Views: 1468 - A Microscopic Ocean-Extract – 6 reasons it may Be Your #1 Promoter of LONGEVITY - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Avril BettsA Microscopic Ocean-Extract – 6 reasons it may Be Your #1 Promoter of LONGEVITY And SAFEGUARD You From Premature Death. Would you believe it if we told you that ONE substance contains the entire spectrum of nutrients for the human nutritional profile and that this same substance is the #1 ...
Views: 1466 - 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: 1466 - Here Is A Quick Cure For All About Hepatitis – Overview & Basics - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Paul RicahrdHepatitis is a condition of inflammation of the liver, which is mainly caused by excessive use of illegal drugs, alcohol and certain medical conditions. Another most common cause of this disease is virus, known as Viral Hepatitis, which can spread through unhygienic conditions and being in ...
Views: 1464 - ***7 Minutes to Natural Pain Release: Pain is a Choice and Suffering is Optional - WHEE for Tapping Your Pain Away - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Sam EtkinWHEE is an amazing new method for releasing pains of all sorts. Users report dramatic improvements with tension headaches, migraines, frozen shoulders, backaches, irritable bowel syndrome, surgery, injuries, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and cancer. Example 1: I was out hiking with a ...
Views: 1459 - Causes And (Natural) Remedies For Migraines - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith all the stressors of today’s hectic paced lifestyles and economic uncertainty, less than optimal nutrition, and deprived sleep patterns, it’s no wonder more and more of my patients complain of getting headaches. Did you know that about 90% of the population gets at least 1 headache a year? ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - I've Got a Headache THIS Big… - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you're a headache sufferer, you know that there are times when it's virtually impossible to look, feel, think, and live your best. Debilitating headaches can cripple your personal as well as professional life, often resulting in postponing activities, deadlines, and daily tasks for hours or ...
Views: 1450 - ***Psychotherapy and Spiritual Healing - Part 2. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealing can quickly open therapist and client to intuitive awarenesses of underlying psychological problems that may be buried in the unconscious, often brought into consciousness by the unconscious mind through physical and emotional symptoms. Healing facilitates releases of buried emotional ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Massage for Women's Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Walt MorreyThere are a number of conditions that can affect a woman’s health. For instance, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome are much more common in women than in men. These conditions can start a chain reaction leading to additional health issues, however, I believe that with patience, ...
Views: 1447(3 votes) - Crazy Woman Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyWhen I was 19, I started having very strange bladder problems. I noticed I always felt like I needed to urinate, and yet I never felt as though I could quite empty my bladder. I woke up several times a night to use the restroom. Sometimes I had to sit and wait on the toilet for what seemed ...
Views: 1444 - Scoliosis & Chiropractic - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321 of Tampa, Florida has been practicing chiropractic for over 14 years. As a south Tampa chiropractor, he has had the opportunity to help people with a variety of issues. He is an expert at helping people to eliminate the cause of most pain. He is also an expert at ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - 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: 1428(1 vote) - Enhancing Neural Pathways for the Alternative Health Care Professional - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Wilfred HuntWhen working with clients, creating neural pathways which reflect the desired new behavior is always a concern. An interesting way to accomplish this is by using and adapting the exciting research on mirror neurons. Dawson Church, in his book The Genie In Your Genes, describes this ...
Views: 1419 - Reiki Courses and Self Reiki Treatments to Reduces Pain Level - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Sharon SalavariaDuring my years as a nurse I observed many people challenged with pain for a myriad of reasons. Modern medicine with its interventions and medication goes a long way to reduce pain. However, for those challenged with chronic pain conditions, it is wonderful to have a natural healing method ...
Views: 1419 - A Holistic Approach to Pain Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanMost people deal with chronic pain at some point in their lives. For some, this pain can last for years. Lower back pain, for example, is extremely common and can be difficult to treat. Many people simply pop a few pills every day, just to cope with the pain. Thankfully, these days there are ...
Views: 1417 - Contact Lenses — Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from James LeeWhether you choose to wear contact lenses for vision correction or as a fashion statement, there are certain advantages and disadvantages of using Contacts. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision. Contact Advantages Contacts conform to the curvature ...
Views: 1407 - Meditation: Pain Management With A Healing Touch - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Ian ScottThe Power of the mind has no limits. If you are suffering physical pain, great. Great not that you are in pain, great because the only way you may learn this technique is to actually be in pain. Knowledge is not enough you need the experience to put into practice. You may have to make several ...
Views: 1405 - Natural Diet & Herbs For Hemorrhoid Relief - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDue to change in diet and lifestyle people suffer from too many health complications. Piles or hemorrhoid is one of the most common problem. People who suffer from hemorrhoids feel embarrass to discuss their problem. Piles affect equally both men and women. Hemorrhoids are group of swollen ...
Views: 1405 - Staying Pain Free During the Holidays - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanMost people think of the Holidays as a time to relax and unwind. But for those of us that have had to get out the Christmas lights, the decorations, or get the tree up, we know that there can be quite a few headaches during the holiday season. More than that, with all that unpacking and heavy ...
Views: 1395 - Why do we need Braces? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Dental ChicagoWhat Are Braces Braces can be best defined as a device used to align the denture set. The teeth are regarded as misaligned when they are out of place, crooked, crowded or have abnormal spaces. In other words, if the bite of the person is not perfect, for instance, upper jaw is not meeting the ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - ***The Busy Body - A Sibling of Eckhart Tolle's Pain Body - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Daniel BenorHave you ever noticed that your mind is chattering constantly? Have you ever been able to stop this chatter? Almost everyone answers, "Yes" to the first question and "No" to the second one. I call this part of ourselves the busy body. It is like a restless, frisky kitten, pouncing on anything ...
Views: 1394 - How Acupuncture Brings Chronic Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Andre James TimmonsAcupuncture is an old Chinese medical practice that is still popular today. It operates on the notion that the entire body is a complex system where everything is interconnected and is powered by an invisible energy flow called chi (or ki). Chi circulates through certain meridian points in your ...
Views: 1382 - Risks of Epidural Steroid Injections - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallModern medical science has finally developed an effective alternative to endless injections or simply living with the pain - Spinal Decompression Therapy. Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain especially when accompanied by radicular ...
Views: 1382 - 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 ...
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