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- Three Habits to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2016 from Winifred BraggBy developing three simple habits, you can improve your mental and physical health: 1. Sleep 30 minutes more each day Increase your sleep about 30 minutes more tonight than you did last night. Stress levels are affected by sleep. Studies show that 90% of people do not get enough sleep. ...
Views: 971(2 votes) - Five Secrets to Remain Focused When Your Back is Against the Wall - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Winifred BraggStay Focused on your Goals!! Basketball often teaches us valuable lessons that we can apply to our own lives. During the 2016 NBA finals, for instance, whether you were rooting for the Golden State Warriors or the Cleveland Cavaliers, we witnessed a number of viable strategies that can be used ...
Views: 1049 - I Won the Lottery and You Did Too - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggYears ago, my best friend called while I was studying for a test and told me that the lottery was at $200 million. I told her I had $5.00, gave her my numbers, and she bought my ticket. That night she called and said "girl you won, not the big one but you have 4 of the six numbers.” I ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - How to Succeed: Tips for a Pharmaceutical Representative to Maximize FACE Time With a Physician - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggPhysicians, like many others, are extremely busy and they simply do not have time to waste. A pharmaceutical representative must provide valuable information when meeting with a doctor face to face. If a doctor allows you time to meet with him, you need to maximize your face time with him. That ...
Views: 3953(1 vote) - How to Succeed at Work: Does Your FACE Send a Positive Message? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggWhat does your FACE say about you? Are you wearing a face of success? Facial expressions are a part of everyday living that send vital messages to those around us. As a physician who treats many patients who are in pain, I can readily tell how patients feel by looking at their faces. ...
Views: 2797(1 vote) - Four Tips to Maximize Your Face Time And Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggBy utilizing these four tips, which you can easily remember as F.A.C.E., you can enjoy more success in your life. 1.Focus Maintaining focus is a vital step to success and important in achieving any goal. Many people never have a clear vision of what they want to achieve, so they never ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Back Pain: Do You Have Degenerative Disc Disease? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggDegenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back pain and also one of the most misunderstood. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is typically associated with aging. As you age, your discs, like other joints in the body, can degenerate (break down) and become problematic: ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - The ABC(s) to Effectively Manage Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggPain is the single most common reason for patients to seek medical care. The specialty of pain medicine is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of painful disorders. Chronic pain is a pain that persists and is often defined as a pain that lasts ...
Views: 1215(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: 1645(1 vote) - Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle and Become an Everyday Champion: It Can Make the Difference in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Winifred BraggWhat is a champion? Many people think of a champion as someone who just won a contest. I think of a champion as anyone who accomplishes a worthwhile goal. Let me tell you about two people who were champions for their health. Several years ago, I met a lady who had smoked cigarettes for 50 ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - How to Discover the Champion in You and Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggHave you ever felt like your back was against the wall? You didn’t know what to do? Everyone goes through periods when they feel pressured. Why do some people succeed when their back is against the wall, while others fold? There are many examples of how people perform when they are ...
Views: 2831(2 votes) - Seven Ways that Walking Reduces Pain and Improves Quality of Life - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Winifred BraggIf you have musculoskeletal pain, such as back pain and osteoarthritis, exercise can relieve your pain. When we move our bodies, we release endorphins, which are hormones that improve mood and diminish pain. Exercise also increases blood flow to organs, joints, and muscles, which helps to ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Five Secrets to Reduce Back Pain While At Work - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred Bragg1. Strive to keep an ideal weight. Obesity alone does not cause back pain; however, being overweight increases your risk of having back pain. Performing isometrics such as tightening the muscles of the buttocks and legs while sitting is an easy way to burn extra calories and maintain a healthy ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - 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: 1604(2 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: 1513(1 vote) - Use Your Mistakes as a Catalyst for Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn a recent article on the Alabama-LSU football game, I stated, "a fumble is simply a recovery waiting to happen." It was as though Dont’a Hightower heard me, because he sacked Jordan Jefferson, LSU's quarterback and caused a fumble in the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship game. The ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Develop Exceptional Customer Service Skills With Five Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggAs a business owner, I have developed a keen sense of the attributes of people who are highly motivated as well as those qualities that lead to counter productive behavior. Regardless of the industry, customer service is key to the success of your business. Unfortunately, there are many examples ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Create Success in Your Life With Five Essential Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggWe can all be successful if we practice principles of success. To become successful, one has to be committed to personal growth and development, and willing to perfect practices that lead to a successful outcome. Like any other habit, developing traits that lead to success, requires commitment, ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - How to Achieve Success When You Miss an Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggOn November 5 when the Alabama-Crimson Tide played the LSU-Tigers, Alabama had many missed opportunities; they missed four field goals. These missed field goals proved critical since LSU ultimately won by three points. Losing by such a narrow margin made the pain of missing the field goals hurt ...
Views: 5265(1 vote) - How to Succeed by Using Discipline, Visualization and Delayed Gratification to Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggSuccess has different meanings to different people. Whether you strive for success in your career, family or personal life, you must exercise discipline and delayed gratification to accomplish your goals. To be successful in any area of your life, you have to set goals, and work hard to ...
Views: 2120(2 votes) - Five Steps to Achieve Success: How to Be SWIFT(sm) and Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggSometimes we have a great idea, but never follow our plan. This can be destructive and cause us to not reap the benefits of our hard work. It is important to move forward and to stop overanalyzing ideas in order to create more success in life. Have you ever had an idea for a business or an ...
Views: 1328(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: 1542(1 vote) - Is Your Pain From a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggWhen you experience back pain that shoots down your leg, everyday activities become difficult or intolerable. Ending the pain becomes increasingly important. One cause of back pain that shoots down your leg is a herniated disc, sometimes called a ruptured disc. Your spine is made up of ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Use Gratitude to Create a Happier and More Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggEvery country and culture appreciates gratitude for good deeds, yet today we have grown so busy that we neglect to show appreciation. Although we all learned those warm words of thank you as a child, our world is filled technological advances that have replaced the simple and kind “thank you” ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Reduce Stress and Boost Your Immune System: Seven Health Benefits of Expressing Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Winifred BraggWe live in a fast paced world, and we all experience some degree of stress at times. Over the years, I have found that patients who are grateful deal more effectively with the stressors associated with living with chronic pain, which is pain that has lasted more than three months. Gratitude ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - 12 Quotes of Gratitude that Can Help to Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggOur lives today are fast paced, and we all experience a degree of stress at some point. Each of us must learn how to cope with the stressors of everyday life, and have a means to reduce our stress levels. It is essential to practice giving gratitude on a daily basis. People who are ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn the world today, we encounter a lot of negativity, pain, stress and natural disasters. Many days, we wake up with far too much to do, far too much to think about, far too many concerns, and far too many problems. In Virginia where I live, in the span of less than one week, we experienced ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - WHAT IS PAIN MANAGEMENT? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Winifred BraggPeople often erroneously think of treatment by a pain management specialist as consisting of only narcotic ”pain killers.” However, the practice of pain medicine or pain management is diagnosis driven just like other medical specialties. Just as one goes to a cardiologist for an evaluation of ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - 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: 1382(1 vote) - 10 Common Causes of Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggLow back pain is widespread, and is one of the most frequent reasons for people to seek health care. It is estimated that 80 percent of us will experience back pain by age 55, and it is the leading cause of long-term work disability. While it is often thought that low back pain is primarily ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - How to Maximize Your F-A-C-E Time to Create a Winning Workplace During Challenging Times - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggAs a physician who has treated thousands of patients with acute and chronic pain, I have found that those who successfully live with chronic pain maintain a positive attitude, and focus on setting realistic goals. The importance of maintaining focus in the workplace has been made clear time and ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Three Big Reasons to Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Winifred BraggPatients often ask me, “Why should I exercise?” Simply put, there are numerous benefits to exercise; however, I will discuss three major reasons to exercise on a regular basis. These benefits can be divided into three major categories I call PMP: (1) Physiological (2) Musculoskeletal and (3) ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - REAP WHAT YOU SOW: Three Steps To Help You Cultivate Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggDeveloping success in life is similar to growing a garden. To have a bountiful successful garden, we must fertilize, water and continually pull weeds. To be a success in life, we also need to cultivate our personal development, build strong relationships, and continually remove barriers. As ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Never Give Up!!!: Seven Secrets to Creating More Success In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggNever Give Up!!!! We’ve all heard those words before, but do we believe them? As a physician who specializes in treating patients with spinal and orthopedic pain, I often tell my patients—Never give up. Like many of you, I enjoy watching basketball. But what can we learn ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - 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: 1555(1 vote) - Four Steps to Enhance Communication with Your Physician - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Winifred BraggDo you sometimes feel like you could have learned more about your condition, but you were afraid to ask? Good communication is the key to successful relationships, and is essential to maintaining a good relationship with your doctor. By bringing the appropriate information to your follow-up ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Nine Steps to A More Effective Visit With Your Doctor - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Winifred BraggThese nine steps should help make your next visit with your doctor more effective and efficient. Health care is undergoing major changes, and doctors are challenged to see more patients and to complete more paperwork in the same amount of time. Therefore, patients today must be armed with ...
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