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- Get Your Chi on with Infrared - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kathleen CoeThe Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia says, “FIR is also gaining popularity as a safe method of natural health care & physiotherapy. Far infrared thermometric therapy garments use thermal technology to provide compressive support and healing warmth to assist symptom control for arthritis, injury, ...
Views: 1429 - Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Pine Bark Revealed - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sarah McGowan-FreijeA study published in the June 2009 issue of the journal International Immunopharmacology may have uncovered the mechanisms behind the pain reducing and anti-inflammatory properties of Pycnogenol. Pycnogenol is an extract made from the bark of the French maritime pine. It is packed with ...
Views: 930(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: 1736(2 votes) - Beneficial Effects of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lee TrittBeneficial Effects of Massage Therapy Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety.[2] Theories behind what massage might do include ...
Views: 2117(2 votes) - The Hidden Cause of Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineNeck Pain and Lower Back Pain complexities? Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain are the 2 most common forms of pain in the human anatomy, yet the cause of either can be complex at times due to so many different causes. One of those is often very difficult to diagnose, frequently overlooked, and is ...
Views: 6519(1 vote) - The Hidden Source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhy is it called a hidden source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain? There is a source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain that can be difficult to pinpoint, because the pain is felt in a location that is not the source of the problem, and if not treated properly is oftentimes difficult to ...
Views: 5063(1 vote) - Excessive Lumbar Spinal Curvature is a Common Source of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is Lordosis? Lordosis is also known as Hyperlordosis or Swayback or Saddleback. It is an abnormal excessive front-to-back curvature of the lower back Lumbar Spine. Hyperlordosis is one of the most common causes of Lower Back Pain yet is a correctable condition if addressed ...
Views: 14781(1 vote) - Show Your Pain Who's Boss - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Diane NeumanIt is natural to tense against pain, or even the anticipation of pain. When we are hit with the shock and surprise of pain, our primitive fight-or-flight defense kicks in, but we are often in a situation where it is impossible either to fight or to run. Unfortunately, that physical tension ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Your Whole Body Is Attached To Your Carpal Tunnel - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kathryn MerrowCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Is A Whole Body Issue. It doesn't happen only at your wrist. What does this mean? Well, if you have been diagnosed with CTS, or if you suspect that's what you have, I'll bet you have pain elsewhere in your body, too. If you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chances are ...
Views: 4640(1 vote) - Ten Ways To Nail Your Next Medical Procedure And Hammer Down The Pain - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Diane NeumanIt is well within your power to complete every medical challenge and every medical procedure successfully and calmly SO LONG AS YOU PREPARE FOR THE EVENT IN ADVANCE. Any session with your doctor(s) can be annoying, frightening, inconvenient, embarrassing, painful, awkward, confusing and did I ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - 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: 1232(1 vote) - My Lower Back is Killing me! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Butch PhelpsLow back pain is the #1 reason for doctor visits in America. Did you know that according the Journal of the AMA that most back surgeries are deemed a failure. Not a very high success rate. Most low back pain comes from the muscles in your hips, not your back. Chiropractic may not help because, ...
Views: 18140(10 votes) - Common Ailments as You Age with Type 1 Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Arif RahimSince you are more prone to low blood glucose as you get older, controlling your diabetes as you age can be very challenging. It is important to keep your blood sugar up because low blood glucose can increase your risk of hypoglycemia and poor circulation, as well as stroke and heart attack. ...
Views: 984 - 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: 1617(2 votes) - Home Remedies and Herbal Supplements For Arthritis - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Neal KHerbal remedies have gained popularity as a natural approach to other arthritis treatments. Herbs are the basis for many traditional medicines. Home Remedies Prepare garlic paste and apply the paste on the affected joint; it is an effective herbal remedy for arthritis. Regular consumption ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - *** 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: 1778(1 vote) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorOverview The recent tsunami in Asia and major earthquake in Pakistan have highlighted problems long recognized in the helping professions. Caregivers have known well the potentially draining experiences of compassion fatigue – from experiences of policemen, firefighters, paramedics and other ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - *** Who's in Charge in My Dream House? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorLife is the only game in which the object of the game is to learn the rules. -- Ashleigh Brilliant I find that life is a series of lessons. As a psychiatric psychotherapist, I have been helping people for 40 years to sort out their issues that get them in up tight ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - *** 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: 1213(3 votes) - *** The Costs of Pain - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorPain is a burden not only to those who suffer it, but also to family members, co-workers and employers. Self-treatment for pain is effective, immediately available when needed, and very cost-effective. A person who is laid up with serious backaches, neck pain, irritable bowel syndrome, ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Understanding Pain and Suffering - How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbMany of us suffer from pain, either physical or emotional. Usually, we define pain as anything that causes hurt, aching, soreness, or tenderness. Essentially, we associate it with something that is not pleasing. However, what exactly is pain? Furthermore, is there a way to successfully overcome ...
Views: 4041(2 votes) - Rolfing Therapy: A Way to Align the Body and Relieve Pain - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonRolfing is a method of structural integration accomplished by soft tissue manipulation and movement education. Developed in the 1950s by Ida Rolf, this bodywork method has allowed people to stand straighter, move better then ever and gain height through its focus on correcting tissue ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonWhat is it? The Sacroiliac joint (SI) connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. It has two connection points and a hefty network of ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint. The connection points have a kind of interlocking mechanism that limits movement at the joint. The SI joint ...
Views: 1962(2 votes) - God Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Migraines I Cannot Change - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Megan OltmanI try to live by the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. This simple prayer has seen me through family issues, recovery from major illness, life crisis and ...
Views: 2276(1 vote) - Cracked Tooth Treatment | What to Ask Your Dentist - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Shawn Van de VyverYou know exactly what it means, when you hear that typical "crack" as you bite down on your morning sesame seed bagel. Then, you spit out that little white piece of tooth that just snapped off as you were enjoying your breakfast. Now you have to address your broken tooth. A tooth can fracture ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Correct Diagnosis and Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Lawrence GoldIn contemporary medical practice and in the public mind, there exists a kind of "looseness" between the correctness of a diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment. A diagnosis is sometimes held (by the patient) to be correct or understood by medical science even in the absence of results from ...
Views: 2096 - Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) - An Understanding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anne MillsFibromyalgia (FM) is pain (myalgia) in the muscles and fibrous tissues (fibro) of the body. The aching, piercing, throbbing or searing pain of FM is mostly overwhelming, can be felt all over the body or in specific parts, and may constantly move about. It is unrelenting and so very tiring as ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - All Your Issues Are in Your Tissues - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Carole FriesenHave you ever asked your self “Why am I in the shape I’m in”? Aren’t we all made of the same matter; bones, flesh and blood? So why do our packages all look so different from one another? I believe the answers are in the intangible spiritual, mental and emotional energies that manifest in the ...
Views: 2606(2 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: 1752(4 votes) - ***Hands-On Help - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorA considerable body of research shows that spiritual healing (as in Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Reiki and Prayer healing) is an effective treatment. This article reports on how healing is finding applications in clinical practice. Anecdotes abound on the benefits of spiritual healing ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - ***Humor is Healing... Or Part Way to Healing - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Can of Peaches (Email passalong): An 80 year old woman was arrested for shop lifting. When she went before the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, "What did you steal?" She replied, "A can of peaches." The judge then asked her why she had stolen the can of peaches, and she ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - ***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: 1780 - Chronic Pain Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Michelle GottliebChronic pain. If you have been lucky enough to never experience this, you have no idea how wearing it is. Chronic pain can change your personality. It can damage your relationships. It can even make you suicidal. Pain management has improved over the last ten years. The drugs have gotten ...
Views: 1361 - Opening the Door to Effective Pain Management for Millions of Americans - Acupuncture from a Neuro-Physiological Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Brendan ArmmOne in four U.S. adults has complained of suffering a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and one in ten declared the pain had lasted over a year, according to the U.S. government’s annual, comprehensive report on Americans’ health: Health, United States, 2006, released by the National ...
Views: 2584(6 votes) - 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: 1220 - The Critical Need for a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for Chronic Pain Management with Medical Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is the Benefit of a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for treating Chronic Pain with Medical Massage? Medical Massage Therapy, when combined with Diagnostic Testing, as part of a Comprehensive Pain Assessment, can be a highly effective tool for Chronic Pain Management. Can Medical ...
Views: 2554(1 vote) - 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: 1992(2 votes) - 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: 1204(1 vote) - How to Use Twitter to Manage Your Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa CopenIf you have a chronic illness or live with daily chronic pain you are physician may have requested for you to keep a diary of your pain levels so that he can monitor what activities or influences in your life can increase your level of pain. He may have recommended that you also record your ...
Views: 1687(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: 1666(1 vote) - Where You Can Win Over the Aging Process (and How) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Lawrence GoldWhat happens in nearly everybody that leads to chronic pain and stiffness as they age? It's not what you think. People experience the chronic pains, stiffness and loss of freedom of movement attributed to aging as early as their thirties. According to popular opinion and medical science, that ...
Views: 2413(7 votes) - 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: 1212(2 votes) - What is this Pain? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt starts as tightness in the upper solar plexus. Then it starts to droop like the top of an ice cream cone on a hundred-degree day, eventually melting over everything to form a vague coating of ambivalence. Sometimes it matures into hopelessness and, for some, even depression. The "it" is the ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 5 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorChanging patterns of behavior The Latin roots of 'resentment,' re and sentire, mean 'to feel again' -- to feel over and over again the pain caused by the wrong that was done. Letting go of that resentment is a lot of the 'personal work' done in forgiving, and is often what takes so long ...
Views: 1308 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorLooking deeper If you take a spiritual perspective, assuming that every experience in life is a potential healing lesson, an invitation from your higher self to learn and to grow, then challenges in your life may have a different “feel” to them. This is a major reframing! If someone does ...
Views: 1506 - ***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: 1651 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorAnger expression management Letting it out in acceptable manners is one way to deal with anger. Sports activities provide helpful physical outlets for pent up tensions. When I was under emotional stress in the Air Force during the Viet Nam war, I played racquetball or squash six or seven ...
Views: 1570 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorEach of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit. William James Introduction Anger is a natural response to being endangered or hurt. Challenges that commonly elicit anger include: Being attacked verbally or ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Take Charge of Your Health – Keep Track of Everything - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Megan OltmanOne of the simplest and most powerful ways to take charge of your health is to keep track of everything related to your Migraines. A good headache specialist will want to see a Migraine diary, which should include dates and duration of your Migraines, severity of pain, other symptoms, triggers ...
Views: 1073 - Does Travel Cause You Back Pain? Here's How to Avoid It - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Mark WileyThe old saying goes: "Vacations are fun, but traveling is a pain in the neck!" Actually, traveling can be an even bigger pain in the back. The stress of making plans, packing the essentials, getting to the airport on time, waiting to check in and the whole security scenario really pack a ...
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