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- 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: 1376(2 votes) - BACK PAIN - LOWER BACK PAIN PREVENTING INJURY STRATEGIES - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from JerDon and Sara GibbsIt is widely known that there is a wealth of information available regarding back pain. But how do you prevent lower back pain? It could be significantly reduced if the general public took some basic steps in trying to prevent this condition from occurring. Obviously diseases and ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - TMJ, EFT, and Stress - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Suzanne ZachariaTMJ stands for temporomandibular joint . It is a joint that connects your skull and jaw, allowing movement of the jaw. There is one such joint on each side, right and left. Tightness in the muscles that control the TMJ is almost always something that I have connected to stress, frustration, ...
Views: 1362 - What is Havening Technique™? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Jennifer McLeodHavening Technique™ was created by Dr Ronald Ruden and further developed in conjunction with his brother Dr Steven Ruden. It is a psycho-sensory model and uses sensory input of touch (Havening Touch®) to alter thought, mood and behaviour. Traumatic or very stressful events or experiences ...
Views: 1359 - 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: 1354(1 vote) - Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Stenosis - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggDo your legs or back feel better when you are leaning over a shopping cart when walking? If so, you might have Spinal Stenosis. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine that causes pressure on the spinal cord or one ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Arif RahimHypertension is extremely common in people with type 2 diabetes, affecting approximately 20-60% of all patients, depending on age, ethnicity, and body weight. The causes of this type of high-blood pressure are unknown, but are likely to be a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Video Games as a New Step in Pain Management - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Adriana DisanoVideo games have long been known as a distraction from the mundane world, drawing children and adults' attention away from the task at hand and consuming their attention for hours at a time. However, the true benefit of this characteristic of video games is only beginning to be recognized by the ...
Views: 1343 - Truth - an excerpt of 'Take Charge of Your Chronic Pain' - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Peter AbaciAs is the case with many of my peers, my interest in becoming a pain doctor grew out of my background in anesthesiology. During my anesthesia residency at the University of Southern California, one of my teachers issued this challenge: See to it that our patients wake up after surgery ...
Views: 1341 - 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: 1339(1 vote) - Back Treatment and Pain Medication - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallThe misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers was responsible for more than 475,000 emergency department visits in 2009, a number that nearly doubled in just five years. Let me state for the record that I am totally against pain. But, I can't agree with the overuse, misuse, and ...
Views: 1334 - 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: 1334(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: 1333(1 vote) - Use of Hypnosis for Pain Management - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from jannah smithPeople typically tend to think of hypnosis as some kind of circus act. This cannot help though since there is so much hype regarding its use. But did you know that it can be a viable and natural way for managing pain? This is very much apparent in monks practicing a form of hypnosis coupled in ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - 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: 1328(1 vote) - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorBlaming others Scapegoating comes into common practice through processes that have been repeated throughout recorded history – in family, classroom, interracial and international settings. The targets of anger are always dehumanized. These “others” are painted by the blaming group as being ...
Views: 1327 - 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: 1325(1 vote) - How to Remain Pain Free During the Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanIn the midst of the Christmas rush, most people don't take the time to think about the wear and tear the holiday season can put on their bodies. It may sound silly to some, but the holidays are one of the most likely times to suffer a back injury of some kind. Think of it this way... a great ...
Views: 1323 - Should You Learn to Live With Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallOf course you can live with the pain, it's the effects of the stress you can't live with. How many times have you heard that stress causes health problems? Modern medical science finally has an answer. I'm not going to argue that you can't live with back pain. Of course you can. For proof ...
Views: 1317 - 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: 1311 - Home Remedies for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanJuvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is a form of arthritis that occurs in the children who are under 17 years of age. It is one of the most common type of arthritis in children that may cause serious complications for the rest of their life, if left ...
Views: 1310 - Options for Migraine Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauThere are a lot of migraine treatment options available for everyone out there. The thing is finding the right one for you. What might work for Martha, may not work for John. Each person’s body chemistry and makeup is unique, thus finding the right treatment for you may prove to be quite a ...
Views: 1304 - 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: 1303 - Ways Of Preventing Back Pain -Part I - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like millions of other Americans, chances are you take your back for granted. That is until you wake up one morning unable to move or you experience excruciating pain. You may wonder what happened and how it got to be this bad! Experts say the most common reason for back pain is ...
Views: 1301 - 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: 1299(2 votes) - 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: 1298 - 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: 1298(1 vote) - 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: 1295(1 vote) - From Chickenpox To Shingles...Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my patients are over the age of 50 and as a result may have more skin related conditions than people who are younger. One such condition that seems to be more common in older people is Shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is estimated that half the population who ...
Views: 1294(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: 1294(4 votes) - 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: 1293(1 vote) - Your Migraine Support System - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Megan OltmanThere is no doubt that Migraine is a very isolating disease. For most of us when we have a Migraine attack, we seek our cave – a dark, quiet place where we can limit the stimulation and lie down until the pain passes. We often miss social opportunities with family and friends; we often have to ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - ***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: 1285(4 votes) - 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: 1284(1 vote) - Prevent and Relieve Back Pain with These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Andre James TimmonsBack pain is a health problem that affects many people today. According to statistics from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), almost 31 million Americans now experience low back pain at any given time. Fifty percent of working adults say that they encounter this problem, which is one ...
Views: 1284 - Intercostal neuralgia: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIntercostal neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain that results from the damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system. Intercostal neuralgia affects the nerves running between the ribs and is seen in an estimated 3–22 percent of patients referred to ...
Views: 1283 - 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: 1283 - *** 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: 1282(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: 1282(1 vote) - Back Pain Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jin ChongAccording to the research, four out of five of us are going to suffer from back pain at one time or another. Back pain can be caused by many factors, from muscle strain to more serious conditions such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylosisthesis, osteoporosis, or a tumor, so it’s ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Supartz- An Effective Cure to Knee Joint Pain - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Manisha MahajanArthritis is a medical condition which affects the knee joints of the sufferer. To cure the painful knee joints and arthritis, Supartz is prescribed by most orthopedic specialists. Basically, the medication comes in the form of injection which is injected directly into the problematic knees. ...
Views: 1278 - 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: 1274(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: 1272 - 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: 1271(2 votes) - 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: 1271(3 votes) - Pain Management Medical Billing Services Help Pain Clinics Maximize Cash Flow - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Rajeev RajagopalMedical billing outsourcing services offered by professional outsourcing companies are a real support for busy pain management medical facilities. Efficient pain management medical billing services help pain clinics reorganize their medical billing procedures, submit medical bills and claims ...
Views: 1263 - 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: 1262(2 votes) - 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: 1262 - 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: 1259 - Pain: The Messenger - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyAfter years of struggling with physical pain and other uncomfortable sensations such as vulvar burning, rawness, and itching, I felt exhausted. I was so sick of pain I wanted to give up, somehow, or run away. I longed to jump out of my own skin and just escape. I was going crazy dealing with ...
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