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- Alternative Healing Practices: Can They Overcome Chronic Pain? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Donna BurickGetting out of bed in the morning can be a painful process for some people. If you are someone who suffers from aches and pains, knees buckling or slight pain in the lower back as you shift your weight, you are not alone. You are also not alone in wanting to find a way to ease the discomfort so ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Ease those aches, pains, sprains and strains with massage therapy. - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from David CoxThere are many side effects of our busy day to day lives that can lead to niggling aches and pains incurred through sporting activities, during pregnancy, long periods sitting at a desk or even driving to and from work each day. Massage is believed to improve blood and lymph circulation which ...
Views: 1506 - Life Without Pain - Pain Relief - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Holly JanionImagine if you could live your life without pain. What would it be like? Your immediate reaction, especially if you suffer chronic pain, would be that living a pain free life would be wonderful. And you're right, it would if you could relieve your pain. However, initial pain is key to a ...
Views: 1506(3 votes) - A Guide to Spinal Stenosis - Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Gaurav GautamSpinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that encases the spinal cord and nerve roots of the spine. It often occurs in the lower back and the neck. This condition mostly occurs in adults who are 50 & older. We discussed with the best spine doctors in Delhi, who recommended taking ...
Views: 1505 - ***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: 1502 - Are You a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-invasive nature. However, not everybody is a suitable candidate for this therapy. Non-invasive spinal decompression is a revolutionary therapy that can treat even the most painful low back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - ***Networking As Healing - Part 2. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Council for Healing (CfH) The CfH is a non-profit North American organization including representatives from diverse healing modalities. The Council is a hub for sharing healing experiences, training and wisdom that crosses the boundaries of professional training. Too often, caregivers are ...
Views: 1500 - Letting Go Of Pain - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing like pain to instantaneously collapse any sense of our own expansion and greatness. You can be going along in life, feeling confident, positive, and hopeful. You might even be enjoying the benefit of an expanded sense of self: you look around and begin to see yourself in the ...
Views: 1498(3 votes) - Helping Your Doctor Come Up With Accurate Foot Pain Diagnosis and Knee Pain Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanIf you ask your doctor, it’s not that easy to make a foot pain diagnosis or a knee pain diagnosis. Foot pain and knee pain can be a sign of several diseases so coming up with a diagnosis is difficult. When you are experiencing such, you need to help your doctor in every way that you can such ...
Views: 1497 - Analgesics Can Cause Impotence - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Stiven BensonOlder men tend to take more painkillers and have more sexual problems, but that means a problem causes the other? Maybe so. It was concluded that a new study, said the link between drugs for pain and impotence remained even after the exclusion of age and several other diseases as possible ...
Views: 1496 - Pain in the Back? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2010 from Jason ChaseBack pain can be one of the most frustrating and painful experiences. It’s also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed problems. That’s because back pain often isn’t caused by your back. It’s often an issue with your muscles or ligaments. Let me explain. Your body is filled with tendons that ...
Views: 1493 - Ways Of Preventing Back Pain- Part II - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen it comes to your back, you can’t be too careful! Sometimes all it takes is the slightest move or twist to lay you up for days, even weeks at a time. You know what its like if you’ve ever suffered from severe back pain. It makes you feel older than you are and you ask yourself what caused ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Bhairav Package - Best Topical Medication for Joint Pain, Back Pain and Spondylitis - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Harshad JethraWe nowadays lead a busy and fast paced life, but at times we may come to realize that we do not find adequate time to look after our health. Long travelling hours, irregular eating habits and sometimes inadequate time for rest take a toll on our health, and our health suffers. In a very ...
Views: 1485 - 4 overlooked causes of that pain in your neck - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Roberta MittmanNeck pain is one of the most frequent reasons people give for coming in to my office. Persistent neck pain, if left unaddressed, is a problem that not only decreases productivity at work but cripples quality of life after-hours. The causes of neck pain are many. Among my first ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Disc Decompression Therapy: Improving My Results - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from John D. CarlsonHere is the picture: You were minding your own business, carrying on about your everyday duties (lifting, bending, and stooping) or having fun and playing hard in recreational sports. Then it happened! You experienced pain in lower back and now it is radiating down into your leg. Or maybe you ...
Views: 1482 - Continuous stress can pull you down to the point of no return – stress management will keep you grounded - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark BevanStress and Depression Stress and depression together make a lethal combination. Both put an individual on the path of destruction. While stress is all around us, depression is generally to be found within. For people who have almost never come face to face with stress and depression, feel ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Can Ergonomic Sitting Help My Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a comfortable position to use, when you are sitting doing purposeful activity in an ergonomic chair. You actually don't need an ergonomic chair for sitting in comfort, but they are useful for providing the sitting support that you need when sitting on your pelvic bones in ...
Views: 1476 - Go Ahead, Cry??? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonWhen was the last time you had a GOOD cry? Not one of those almost cries that you stuff back down to join all the other almost cries you have had over the long haul. I am talking about a cry you let loose and allow to literally flow until the last drop. What is stopping you? Is it the fact ...
Views: 1475(3 votes) - ***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: 1474(1 vote) - First Large Scale Acupuncture Study Shows AMAZING Results on PAIN Relief - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=first-large-scale-acupuncture-study-shows-amazing-results-on-pain-relief A study on 226 cancer patients from 11 different cancer centers across the United States, researchers funded by ...
Views: 1474 - Full Body Massage - How’s It Beneficial? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sana MoorsIt is not easy to decide which type of massage is ideal for your body. Generally, the massage therapist focuses on a full body massage. These areas are usually known as trigger points. When massaged appropriately, the areas release any of the built-up knots in the muscles which trigger pain and ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Activities in Daily Living Your Doctor Needs to Know About - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Mark WileyPeople generally describe their body pain and health concerns in terms that they think the healthcare provider in front of them wants to hear. However, because of this many important things that can and do affect their health in the course of their activities in daily living (ADL), are omitted ...
Views: 1471 - Anti Inflammation Supplements - The Top 10 Natural and Safest Pain Relievers - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from meital jamesIf you are looking for anti inflammation supplements, you probably have these 2 problems: First, you don't want to take, or keep taking, prescription and OTC pain killers anymore. Maybe you can't bear the well known side effects; maybe you want to treat your body right with a natural treatment. ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - What Are the Possible Causes of Bone Joint Pain in Adults? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Margaux DiazJoint pains are common among adults. Most of the times, age is a factor that contributes to the issue. As age comes in and progresses, most people may have issues with the bones and the joints. Again, some things we do to include daily habits and routines may be the causes of the pains. Some ...
Views: 1471 - The Not-So-Secret Power of Your Posture - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Lance BregerStand up tall! Sit up straight! Stop slouching! Have you ever stopped to think why children and teenagers around the world have been hearing these commands since what seems like the beginning of time? It’s most likely because it took our prehistoric ancestors millions of years to ...
Views: 1470 - The Power of a Nap - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby IngleA child’s life is full of stressful situations that they have to learn to overcome. Maybe children that take naps have it right. Children get snappy and distressed when they need a break and need to zone out form the stress of life. As chronic pain patients, we could follow their example and ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - Sternocleidomastoid pain: Anatomy, causes, treatment, and exercises - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Victor Marchioneternocleidomastoid pain is felt in one of the largest muscle groups in the neck. The sternocleidomastoid name itself is very descriptive, as it originates at the manubrium of the sternum (sterno-) and the clavicle (cleido-) and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull ...
Views: 1467 - Gi’ Me Head Peace… - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? There are two main causes of headaches – dehydration and stress or tension. The most obvious occasion when we suffer dehydration is with a Hangover, but it can just as easily occur on a hot day, or working/living in a central heated room. Stress often causes muscular ...
Views: 1465(3 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: 1462(1 vote) - Lifestyle Choices and Panic Attack Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Robert FogartyThe best thing you could do for panic attack treatments is eliminate the stressors from your life. Not everyone is able to do this, but if you can eliminate even some of the stress from your life, you will be able to feel better. If you have a job that constantly makes you feel awful, you can ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Adjusting to Medical Illness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinThe psychological ability to adjust to chronic medical illness is an area where there has been very little study. Lately, I find myself working mostly with this population of people. I’m noticing that some adjust very well and some do it very poorly. It depends on a lot of factors. The ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - That Pain in the Neck - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonMost people do not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are unable to do so. The degree of flexibility of the neck, coupled with the fact that it has the least amount of muscular stabilization and it has to support and move your 14 - 16 pound head, means that the neck ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - ***Networking As Healing - Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Doctor-Healer Network - North America (DHN-NA), scattered geographically across the US and Canada, meets for monthly two-hour telephone conference calls. In the DHN-UK, participants are a mix of doctors who are healers and doctors who work together with healers. In the DHN-NA all ...
Views: 1459 - Rid yourself of migraines forever and look good at the same time - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from James EvansRenowned plastic surgeon Leonard W. Glass, MD, was a guest on the popular radio talk show “Forever Young” on San Diego’s KCBQ 1170 AM several years ago when he stated how he and other plastic surgeons had observed that many of their patients had found relief from migraine headaches as an outcome ...
Views: 1458 - Back Pain - Why Not Think Ergonomic Solutions? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work and why? It is because we spend too much time in sedentary, sloppy positions, doing very little movement and letting our muscles become lax and under-used. We have become a society that drives around in cars - to the shops, to ...
Views: 1455 - 4 Foods to Eat to Stop Back Pain in Its Tracks (One May Shock You) - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you suffer from back pain or sciatica? I used to. It certainly is painful and what’s even worse is that it can rob you of your life. Suddenly even the most basic things like walking, going to work, or even playing with your children can become a massive struggle against pain. Most cases ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Learn How Arthritis Supplement Relieve Pain - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from i-Supplements comAging happens to everyone unfortunately. For many people, part of aging can be painful and discomforting because of ailments like Arthritis. Arthritis is a very complex disorder that is comprised of more than 100 distinct conditions that can affect people at any stage in their life. For many, ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - The major differences between a laparoscopic (keyhole) and open cut surgery - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Archana JhawarAlthough both open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery procedures have been around for years now, many uninformed individuals may still remain doubtful about the relative merits of laparoscopic or open surgery procedures. This post aims to clarify such doubts. The most fundamental difference ...
Views: 1450 - *** 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: 1449(1 vote) - Getting Up and Out of a Chair Is a Therapeutic Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIt may seem like a good idea, to have a chair where the seat automatically lifts you out; without having the struggle of doing it for yourself. However, I need to be cautious of buying gadgets to help yourself in daily living, because if you are finding this activity difficult to manage; then ...
Views: 1448 - Dreams Do Come True Spinal Stenosis Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from J CostaI had written an article on Spinal Stenosis it has led to this. Dreams do come true when you truly want to heal. Joe who ran the Boston Marathon, has spinal stenosis herniated disc ran the entire 26 miles with absolutely no pain. He is still doing well. He gave us the medal for ...
Views: 1447 - 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: 1447 - 8 Biggest Chronic Pain Mistakes that You Can Easily Avoid - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Karen ColeThere is no denying that living with chronic pain can make life exhausting and difficult. It can cause a lot of stress and worry and impact your professional and personal life as you may be unable to function properly. It is essential to remember that chronic pain is not a symptom; it is a ...
Views: 1446 - Knuckle Pain: Cause, Treatment, and Home Remedies - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Victor MarchioneKnuckle pain happens to everyone and has numerous causes and side effects. From the index finger to the middle finger, any digit on your hand may become painful and swollen. Knuckle pain can result from damaged skin or joints, as well as underlying issues with your bones, blood vessels, and ...
Views: 1445 - Relieving Joints Aches through Rosehips - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Andy RossAfter getting less satisfaction from prescription drugs, people are aggressively relying on medicines made from Rosehips. For those who are suffering from rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, 'rosehip' has come up as a blessing in disguise. After being fed up of using regular prescription drugs, ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - What is a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallTo some degree discs lose their flexibility, elasticity, and shock absorbing characteristics as we age as do the other tissues in the body making them susceptible to injury. The back is a complicated structure of bones called vertebrae separated by cartilage-like shock absorbers called discs, ...
Views: 1442 - What Is The Good Natural Supplement For Joint Pain Relief? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Aiden SmithPain in joint or joints is a common disorder which has many causes, a good natural supplement for joint pain relief is the one which can treat all the possible causes of the problem and also improve joint health to provide long-lasting relief. There are many types of joints in human body, all of ...
Views: 1442 - Hip Flexor Pain and Ways to Manage It - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Marta KaliWhat Is a Hip Flexor The hips have muscles in front of them called hip flexors. They stretch from the femur bones and groin area up to the lower back and hips. These muscles are what give us the ability to lift our legs up when we walk, jog, or run. Because of this, the hip flexors are very ...
Views: 1441 - The Third of Seven Sins in Obesity - Dehydration - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalAfter going through the first two reasons why the western population is gaining so much weight.; we come to the third reason which is dehydration. I am inclined not to attribute all the blame to you personally, because we live in a society where we are bombarded with advertising. It is ...
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