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- Find Stress Relief and Relaxation with Infrared Sauna therapy - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from michael AronesIn todays modern and busy life schedule, stress is invenitable and unavoidable. Stress is one of the top causes of many cronic diseases and should be managed well at all costs. Fortunately we are gifted with sauna treatment or spa treatment with new infrared sauna systems. These systems are ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - What Is Sciatic Nerve Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Wendy LauSciatic nerve pain is more commonly referred to as sciatica. It’s a type of pain that is due to an irritation in the sciatic nerve. Usually, the pain starts on the lower back or lumbar area and then spreads down the thigh, until the knee. The reason behind this is that the sciatic nerve is ...
Views: 1409 - Don’t Delay Vital Ankle Surgery - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Footloose clinicIf you suffer from pain in your feet, or one of the many conditions which can limit mobility and bring about severe discomfort, then it’s vital that you visit a foot clinic at the earliest possible opportunity. In many cases, the condition is something more complicated than the more common ...
Views: 921 - The Perfect Place to Get Your Teeth Fixed - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Janiel ShokLet's be honest. We're willing to bet that dental care was the last thing you thought about when you hear the word "Egypt". Everyone around the world knows that Egypt is an ancient land, a land of sun, warm sunshine, and architectural wonders to be found in her pyramids and ...
Views: 1012 - Laser Dentistry in Mumbai – Less Pain, All Gain - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Janiel ShokGum disease, also called periodontal disease, creates pockets in your gums that are perfect breeding ground for bacteria. In most cases, treatment for periodontal disease is considered a literal race against time -- the body quickly trying to heal the gums and reattach, while at the same time ...
Views: 1221 - How to Fix Back Pain - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from John MillerAround the world there is an epidemic of back pain - and other musculo-skeletal pain. Much of this pain is personally generated. In a sedentary society, weak and tight muscles allow bones to be drawn out of alignment. For a while you don’t know it’s happening, in fact you could be 99% of ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Should chest CT be used to screen for lung cancer? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2011 from mai brooksLung malignancy is the #1 cause of cancer death in the United States. In 2011, approximately 221,130 patients (115,060 men and 106,070 women) are estimated to be diagnosed with this malignancy. An estimated 156,940 people (85,600 men and 71,340 women) will die of this disease this year. ...
Views: 833 - How to Treat Hamstring Injury and Marfan Injury - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanHamstring injury and Marfan injury are two disorders that we often hear about but we have no idea on how to treat them. Here are some treatment methods for these disorders, with some that are easily done at home without the help of a health care professional. A hamstring injury refers to the ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - What Makes Ergonomic Chairs Ergonomic? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic chairs are designed for performing productive tasks in comfort throughout the day. They are not chairs for 'lounging' in, unless you are resting from your work activity. Ergonomic chairs are designed for performing purposeful activity, which may be prolonged, as in computer word ...
Views: 1403 - How To Recognize Charcot Marie Tooth Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanThere are several diseases that are common yet what most people know about them are next to nothing. You will only learn about that certain condition once you have been diagnosed with it. One of these diseases is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. It may not be as common as flu and fever but it is ...
Views: 1342 - Understanding Huntingtons Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanHuntingtons disease or Huntingtons chorea is a genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of the nerves in the brain affecting muscle coordination and eventually dementia and decline in cognitive function. It is more common in Western Europe and less in Asia and Africa. Huntingtons ...
Views: 1237 - Detail Of The Occupational Therapy Schools - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Somechai LeeThem days and nights, in that location happen to be another good deal of duties attainable suitable for all these folks , along with most of the pay for is truly in addition wonderful. Mathematically, such through just a real season of expertise may get paid things somewhere between $40,000 as ...
Views: 829 - The Importance of an Accurate Back Pain Diagnosis - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauBack pain is one of the most common complaints in medical conditions. It is also one of the most frustrating cases for doctors because there are several causes of back pain which makes it hard for them to diagnose what disorder you have when you are complaining of back pain. When you are ...
Views: 1269 - Online Counseling- A Comprehensive Overview - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from vijay pathakEvolution of Internet has created a whole new way of treating common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and other mental ailments. According to the reports of national health authorities, online counseling is successful in alleviating the dilemma of individuals who are facing ...
Views: 759 - Facts About Cerebral Palsy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Linda SmithCerebral Palsy, also known as CP, is a common congenital disorder among children. Due to lack of muscle tone, muscle movement and motor skills, movement is usually not purposeful. Over 500,000 adults and children are affected. The majority of those that are affected by this disease are affected ...
Views: 1913 - Five Tips to Reduce Back Pain with Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggPatients with back pain often ask me, "How will physical therapy help me with my back pain?" and "If I am hurting how will exercise help me?" Not all physical therapy programs are suited for everyone. Therefore, patients should discuss their medical history with their qualified healthcare ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Online counseling at a glance - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from vijay pathakIt is well known fact that nothing is hidden between a doctor and patient. However, sometimes the patient is not comfortable discussing problems that they are dealing with face-to-face. Although, when people opt for an online counseling session, they are more comfortable in expressing ...
Views: 851 - Physiotherapy aiding us through the years - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Grace BeavisPhysiotherapy aiding us through the years You may have not acknowledge this, but Physiotherapy has existed for numerous years now that people might have been practicing it for so long and that it was still not named as Physiotherapy. Since in the beginning, us people are not lazy to start ...
Views: 945 - Give a stop to your smoking habits by using e cigs - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from William RauenE cigs are the recent electrical device that has been invented in recent times. People are using this cigarette as it is totally harmless. The popularity of this cigarette is continuously increasing and are people are using at a very fast rate. It is a very useful device that helps in stopping ...
Views: 851 - Online counseling: A perfect solution to all your problems - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from vijay pathakOnline counseling has recently gained much acclamation for being effective, economical as well as convenient. Online therapist offers help for a host of problems like anxiety, depression, home violence, loneliness, drug and alcohol, to name a few. Such sessions can easily be attended with a help ...
Views: 713 - Tips for Hiring an Anaheim Personal Injury Lawyer - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Steven HillAfter an accident or injury occurs, it can be a difficult process to regain normalcy both physically and psychologically. Depending on the severity of the injury, returning to complete normalcy may be impossible. Victims of injury should always be encouraged to seek out the very best care to ...
Views: 1042 - Great Improvement in Wheel Chairs - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Charles CoyneA lot of things have changed for the past few decades now. You can notice how technology has changed a lot of how many of us are trying hard to cope up with these changes. Even in the things we buy, we usually want to acquire the most recent and modern gadget, appliance and furniture. In ...
Views: 1084 - Beike Biotech - Leading the Way in Stem Cell Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Janiel ShokPlacidWay is pleased to announce a partnership in the global promotion of Beike Biotech, an international leader in stem cell treatment methodologies involving the cultivation, processing and storage of multiple types of stem cells. Beike's mission is to "contribute toward new ideas and ...
Views: 1327 - Advantages of Indulging in Online Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from vijay pathakThe common inclusion of built-in cameras and microphones on desktops as well as laptops accompanied with evolution of high speed Internet has made online counseling a convenient and effective process. This web-based counseling can therefore be seen as a logical progression with the advancement ...
Views: 777 - Opt for Online Therapy to Receive Personalized Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from vijay pathakAdvances in modern technology have allowed mankind to avail a number of services at his doorsteps only. Online banking, shopping, ticket booking, etc are some of the innovations of technology that are introduced to offer utmost convenience to the people and introduction of online therapy is no ...
Views: 898 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dublin - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Ann TwomeyCBT for Anger Management For most people, chronic anger covers incredible pain. And while anger often feels like a relese at the moment, it inevitably makes the underlying pain worse. Anger is said to be the most talked about but the least studied emotion. Anger affects the vast majority of ...
Views: 1147 - Prepare Yourself For Spinal Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Grisel BlazekA spinal surgery may be the only choice for some back trouble sufferers. But before an individual undergoes a spinal surgery, there are a few pre-operative measures that really must be taken. These pre-operative steps help in preparing you for a surgery well in advance. When you are asked to ...
Views: 920 - Online Counseling Treats Medical Condition in Cost-effective Manner - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from vijay pathakIn this technologic-centric era, more and more people are availing online counseling or online therapy for treating disorders like eating disorder, pain attacks, spousal abuse, etc. The online therapy aims at providing the best therapy sessions to patients at specific intervals. In this ...
Views: 947 - Panic Attacks Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Ann TwomeyCBT for anxiety Anxiety is a normal healthy response to stress, in the short term. It involves physical changes, changes to the way we think and feel changes in the way we behave we behave. These changes can actually help to improve our performance in stressful situations, such as ...
Views: 913 - Best Healing Tips After Having Slim Band Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Paul MalcolmHealing From The Procedure Will Take How Long? For many people that continue to struggle with having a weight issue; they are going to have a difficult time losing the weight. After a person has tried all the available options to them like proper dieting and exercise they will eventually ...
Views: 1888 - Vital Information about Online Counseling - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from vijay pathakToday, people are running in the rat race of earning name and fame. Not to mention, earning them is not an easy task. Many people avail it easily while some people are fail to own it due to which they become stressed or depressed and seek online counseling. Also known as e-therapy or online ...
Views: 863 - The Many Benefits of Aqua Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Rick FischerPerforming any type of exercise that exerts added pressure on your spine is the last thing you want to be doing while recovering from a disc injury. This is why aquatic therapy is so important. There are a number of reasons why it is so beneficial. First, the buoyancy of the water minimizes ...
Views: 967 - CBT for Health Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Ann TwomeyOver the past 20 years, health anxiety has been accepted as a disorder in which the central feature is a persistent fear by the sufferer that he/she has a serious physical illness, despite medical reassurances that there is nothing medically wrong. It used to be accepted that there was no ...
Views: 1111 - Tips to Recovering and Preventing Common Injuries - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Bonnie PfiesterFew people are lucky enough to never experience some type of back pain in their lifetime. I know what back pain can do to someone - and it’s not fun by any means. A few years ago I suffered from a muscle spasm after a shoulder workout. The spasm was yanking on my discs and throwing me all out ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Are Experiences of Past Life Regression Therapy True? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaThe term past life regression can be traced back to its origin in the Upanishads of Hinduism, the teachings of which are enunciated in the Vedas and Epics of Hindu religion. The concept karma (cause and effect law) is the foundation on which ancient Hindu mythology explains the obvious ...
Views: 1723 - Amazing Aspects of Past Life Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaPast life regression (PLR) therapy has the ability to transform the lives of many people. It is an effective healing tool that works on throughout various levels of your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. It is type of hypnotherapy that helps to discover the original source of ...
Views: 1323 - Online Therapy: New Way of Seeking Experts’ Advice - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from vijay pathakAre you experiencing low self-esteem? Are you depressed about your sexual life? Are you suffering from eating disorders? If your answer is affirmative of aforementioned questions, seek online therapy to keep all these problems at bay. With the advent of internet, people are taking complete ...
Views: 874 - Why Online Therapy is Becoming a Feasible Option - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from vijay pathakPeople across the world are afflicted with mental sufferings, and tackling their problems is the only solution for them in order to lead a worry-free, wholesome life. However, the social stigma related to visiting a therapist and shyness in divulging personal problems to others hinder people ...
Views: 882 - Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Igor StilerBack pain is a common condition, affecting both men and women. It can affect people of any age, and the pain can be acute or chronic. If you do not take sufficient precautionary measures to get relief, it can affect the quality of your life and functionality in many ways. Physical therapy is an ...
Views: 743 - Night time heartburn and ways to deal with it - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Hayden EckAround 80% of people suffering from heartburn experience symptoms at night, especially during sleep, which makes things worst. Waking up with heartburn is a difficult thing but there are various tips you can follow to get rid of it: Eat a proper diet. Plan what you eat and always include ...
Views: 848 - Causes Of Low Back Pain - 5 Main Reasons Why Low Back Pain Is Common Today - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Tommy WayneDifferent causes of low back pain can be related to different factors such as bad posture, overworked muscles, muscle straining and accidents. Other than those main factors, there are risk factors known to cause pain in the back. Risk factors include aging, size and shape of the spine, smoking, ...
Views: 1170 - Medical Research Suggests Numerous Benefits of Nose Breathing for Exercise-Induced Asthma - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovMillions of people suffer every day from exercise induced asthma that leads to irritation and inflammation of the breathing passages (bronchi) of the lungs. There are several essential changes in the respiratory system due to exercise, if we compare exercise with quiet breathing at ...
Views: 2571(1 vote) - Speech Therapy –A Blessing for Various Unspoken Words - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Kevin MeaneyGod has given us many beautiful things and it will not be wrong if I say that he send us by gifted five amazing senses like eye to see this beautiful world, nose to smell various awesome fragrance, tongue to taste the various delicious and different kind of foods, ear to hear various amazing ...
Views: 2175 - Five Tips To Help An Individual Cope With Their RSI Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from Melissa FreasierThere is an alarming increase in people who are beginning to discover RSI symptoms, as a result of the several career possibilities they've pursued. RSI or repetitive strain injury is often a result of people having to continuously perform the similar job, whether they’re working on an ...
Views: 838 - Aneurysm Treatment - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tanveer MaqboolThe meaning aneurysm is dilatation. It is a localized, blood-filled balloon in the wall of a blood vessel. Aneurysms can usually occur in arteries at the base of the brain and an aortic aneurysm occurs in the main artery which carry blood from the left ventricle of the heart. A brain aneurysm ...
Views: 1368 - Types, Causes & Prevention of Neurologic Injury - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Florida InstituteTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Damage to living brain tissue caused by an external, mechanical force. It is usually characterized by a period of altered consciousness (amnesia or coma) that can be very brief (minutes) or very long (months/indefinitely). The specific disabling condition(s) ...
Views: 929 - Salvage Chemotherapy Treatment - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Waldenstroms MacroglobulinemiaThere are different types of chemotherapy treatments for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia medication such as adjuvant chemotherapy, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, induction chemotherapy and other various chemotherapies. Chemotherapy treatments are highly effective due to the introduction of new and ...
Views: 941 - Neck Pain and Functionality - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Adam RostockiNeck pain and functionality is a topic which implies physical limitation due to the severe and affective symptoms of an upper dorsopathy condition. While this is certainly a true and crucial aspect of functional limitation associated with neck ache, there is another and equally important side ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - CPR Certification Test - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from gloria katCPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is the emergency procedure applied in order to revive a patient suffering from a breathing problem or is gasping for breath. It is generally required during cardiac arrests. It can be performed in and out of the hospital. The person providing CPR ...
Views: 1850 - The Fibromyalgia Battle - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Randy JohnsonFibromyalgia is a frustrating disorder with unpredictable symptoms that may come and go. Symptoms include chronic, wide spread musculoskeletal pain, specific tender points throughout the body, joint stiffness, and fatigue. Although doctors and researchers are not sure what causes fibromyalgia ...
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