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- What Is Hypochondria And Its Causes - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Mike MedsenCauses The accurate causes are not known, however certain variables are presumably included: Conviction - a misconception of physical sensations, connected with a misconception of how the body functions. Family - individuals who have a nearby relative with neurosis are bound to ...
Views: 1710 - Obesity is About Changing your Lifestyle and Not about Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 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: 1709(2 votes) - Easy Steps to reduce Neck Pain - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Nanci SimariSome pains in the neck are unavoidable- traffic, home repairs, mosquitoes in the wetland. Neck pain, an annoying, immobilizing, and/or excruciating sensation, is a pain in the neck that can be avoided or treated. Finding the time to take care of oneself can cause more stress, indeed one of the ...
Views: 1707 - 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: 1707 - ***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: 1706 - 6 Ways to Relieve Achy Joints - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Margaux DiazAchy joints can be very uncomfortable not to mention the pains which can get unbearable. Managing these pains is the best way to relieve and also to improve the health of the joints. Joint pains result from a number of factors like injury, infection, trauma or even arthritis. Your joints are ...
Views: 1703 - Spinal Decompression - How Does it Work? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallSpinal Decompression Therapy, first approved by the FDA in 2001, has since evolved into a cost-effective treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal discs; one of the major causes of back pain and neck pain. Spinal Decompression Therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment performed ...
Views: 1693 - 8 Simple Ways to Minimize Midlife Aches and Pains - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerAre these words/phrases familiar to you: bursitis, arthritis, back pain, menopause, hot flashes, fatigue, knee problems, foot pain, joint pain, no energy? If so, join the millions of men and women in midlife who are suffering from pain ranging from mild to debilitating. Many of us are active, ...
Views: 1692 - Is Your Hand Numbness Due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Winifred BraggHow can you tell if that nagging numbness or pain in your wrist is really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that serves as a support for the joint. The space between this fibrous tissue and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - 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: 1692 - Ode to my Aching Hand - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaSwollen hand and fingers dear And sympathetic toes do hear I have fought the pain With out gain Adjusted the bone And soft tissue did moan Taken herbs and pill In an effort to heal you well The more I resist The longer you persist Oh how I have tried to heal The injuries that ...
Views: 1689(3 votes) - 5 Easy ways to strengthen your bones - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur bones are vital body parts. Without our skeleton, we’d probably just be organic mush pooling on the ground. The trouble is, as we age, our bones become weaker and more fragile, putting us at greater risk for fractures and breaks. Likewise, when we do sustain these injuries, recovery time ...
Views: 1688 - 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: 1684 - Fibromyalgia: Treatments and Options - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from ALVIN STEINA patient complains of pain all over the body. Pain is in the upper part of the body and it is in the lower part of the body. The pain is accompanied by disturbances of sleep, sometimes restless legs, and occasionally sleep apnea. The patient gets depressed because of all of the pain and the ...
Views: 1681 - 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: 1681 - Your Summer 2015 Soul Ripening Guide: How to Miraclegro Your Core of Total Aliveness - by Submitted on May 24, 2015 from joan pancoe“From the Buddhist point of view, the Chinese officer who is committing the cruel act against the young boy is initiating a new cycle of negative karma. In the case of the child, there is a closure of a particular karma that the child is experiencing. The perpetrator of the crime is in fact an ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - 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: 1669 - 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: 1666(2 votes) - Heavy Menstrual Periods? Blame It On Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Paul RodgersThyroid hormone regulates everything from your metabolism to your digestive system. Since it normally slowly creeps up on you, it is quite frequent not to realize that there has been a change in your energy levels, memory, menstrual periods and skin texture. Menstrual periods could differ from ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - ***World Healing Through Collective Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorThere is much unexplored potential in each human being. We are not just flesh and bone or an amalgamation of conditionings. If this were so, our future on this planet would not be very bright. But there is infinitely more to life, and each passionate being who dares to explore beyond the ...
Views: 1663 - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorRemedies A common sense, Cost vs. Benefit Analysis (CBA) of your situation while under stress will often point to obvious changes you can make in order to change and improve the situation. For instance, working fewer hours is permitted! If you are exhausted, you will be less than fully ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Hot or Cold Treatment for Body Pain: Which is Better? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Mark WileyIs it better to apply ice or heat to an injury? Well, you must first determine whether the body pain you are experiencing is caused by inflammation or constriction (spasm). Once this is determined, follow these 3 rules: 1. If an injury is acute (caused by new trauma), it is best to apply ...
Views: 1659(5 votes) - ***Unspoken Words - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorUnspoken words are rarely silent in their effects. They may influence us quite powerfully in many ways. Unexpressed emotions that fester We may hesitate to say something that could lead to hurt or anger, often when we are experiencing these same feelings ourselves. If my boss is asking me to ...
Views: 1651(4 votes) - Certified Rolfing and Yoga Integration - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from John BartonThe connective tissue of the body can be manipulated in three planes by lengthening (y), de-rotating (x) or fluffing (z) segments. When forming a hypothesis about how to approach the matrix of the body the Certified Rolfer assesses the structures movement capacity in the three planes and ...
Views: 1651 - 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: 1642(1 vote) - 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: 1640 - 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: 1640(2 votes) - Hyaluronic Acid: Reducing Friction in Joints - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungAging is a normal and inevitable process of the human body. One of the first and most common symptoms of aging is the joint pain and irritation, which can occur during the ages of thirty and forty years old. The human body naturally carries hyaluronic acid in the skin, cartilage, blood ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - Decompression Belt: An Effective Home Traction Device to Heal Herniated Discs and Sciatic Leg Pain - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraHerniated disc is also called slipped disc or a ruptured disc. It is the leading cause of lower back pain, and related conditions like sciatica or leg pain. This is a commonplace condition, and while 80% of people suffer from lower back pain at some or the other point of time in their lives, a ...
Views: 1636 - 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: 1635(1 vote) - What State are you in? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Dee TwentymanQuite often when we are feeling under the weather, when our body doesn’t respond the way we would like its very easy for us to use that as the reason we are ‘down’. We quite often believe that if we were physically well then we would be able to create the life that we want to live, and yet its ...
Views: 1635(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: 1634(1 vote) - What Causes The Shoulder Pain In You - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2018 from Bradley CameronShoulder pain conditions that limit movement are common , and are caused by issues with the shoulder joint and its encompassing structures. Your shoulder is more inclined to wounds than different joints in view of its extensive variety of development and you have to know how to manage the ...
Views: 1630 - Certified Rolfing is Beneficial - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from John BartonOccasionally you hear someone speak about Rolfing. It's quite possible that you or someone you know has experienced it. What is Rolfing-Structural Integration? It is an inquiry into the optimal functioning of the human being, to be nothing short of the whole truth. It is a system of body ...
Views: 1627 - Could you have Frozen Shoulder? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Janelle TrempeDoes your shoulder feel 'stuck'? Is your shoulder pain so great you can barely lift your arm? Does your shoulder make even getting dressed difficult? If so, you could be suffering from a frozen shoulder. What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is the ...
Views: 1626(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: 1626(1 vote) - A Fail-Safe Way to Relieve Pain and Stress - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Maggie PhillipsHelping people in ongoing pain and stress is a challenge for a number of reasons. One important obstacle is that usually they have learned to disconnect from their body experience to reduce the feeling of pain. The problem with this strategy is that it also cuts them off from the resources and ...
Views: 1622 - Are You Unknowingly Increasing Your Risk Of Osteoporosis? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you are over 50, you are at risk of osteoporosis. And if you are a woman, that risk is even higher. There is nothing you can do about your age or your sex. But there are other factors which put you at risk of osteoporosis that you can control. The risk of osteoporosis is not something that ...
Views: 1618 - 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: 1616 - 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: 1611 - Preparing Mentally To Run A Marathon - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Ron WhiteAthletes require training for their mind as well as their bodies. As a matter of fact, training for any type of sporting event, especially one as grueling as a marathon, is 90% in the mind. It is the mind that controls the body, and it can do amazing things to get your body to go above and ...
Views: 1604 - Self Care for Low Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Milica BarjaktarovicThe whole body is interconnected. Neck and sacrum are related. If one is in pain, the other one is too, and vice versa. If one gets better, the other one gets better too. So, we can work on one to help another. This, of course, helps the whole body. Then we are happy! So let's see how we get ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity –the Car - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to make ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Are You Draining Your Lymph Nodes - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Julie DohertyDrainage of your Lymph nodes is vital for protection against disease and edema - swelling of your joints, ankles and extremities #Lymph nodes accumulate all the toxic substances that are taken into our body. They do not drain on their own they need help from us. .Lymph nodes are not ...
Views: 1599 - 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: 1598(1 vote) - Herniated Disc Alternative Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jesse CannoneMany patients who hear a diagnosis of a herniated disc immediately question whether spinal surgery is in their future. Whether or not surgery is the right option should be discussed with one's doctor. However, most patients can find back pain relief using more conservative treatments. The ...
Views: 1594(4 votes) - Yoga Inspired Exercises to Help Alleviate Neck Pain - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanHave you been spending too much time at the computer? Maybe you were reading and couldn't put the book down until you finished. Lugging that enormous work bag on your travel can throw your whole upper back out of whack. Whatever the cause may be, now you have a stiff, achy neck and want the pain ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Do You Have Back Pain? Try These Seven Secrets to Reduce Back Pain While Watching Television - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggAlthough obesity of itself does not cause back pain, being overweight increases your risk of back pain. Americans watch television an average of four hours per day. Start utilizing some of the time you spend watching television to reduce your back pain by simply incorporating as much movement ...
Views: 1593(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: 1593(1 vote) - Young Prisoners Battle With Self Harm And Self Injury - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodIn 2009 Rob Allen published an article on the Guardian website called Prison is no place for children. That statement still rings true today. He continues to say that "The prison inspectorate's disturbing report of the culture of violence and fear in Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution (YOI) ...
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