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- Learn of Haemorrhoids – Symptoms and Causes - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Haemorrhoids are actually blood vessels located in the smooth muscles of the rectum and the anus. They are a normal part of the human anatomy and are located at the junction where small arteries meet veins. They are cushioned by smooth muscles and connective tissue and are classified ...
Views: 1287 - Diet and Pain Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Rachel LernerYou probably have heard the expression “you are what you eat” before. Have you ever stopped to think about what this phrase really means? The food we eat provides the necessary fuel for all of our bodily processes. If we want our cars to run at their optimum levels we need to put the best ...
Views: 1286 - 14 Natural Ways to Get "Back" to Pain-free Living - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Roberta Mittman"Oh, my back is killing me!" Sound familiar? While top nutrition and being careful to avoid further strain and injury are excellent starting points for treating back pain, serious or persistent discomfort may need more attention. If you are one of the numerous souls suffering from back ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Arthritis Pain Relief - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarArthritis is a painful and sometimes debilitating disease, that does not have a cure. Many people go through their daily lives receiving little or no relief for their arthritis pain. Even though there are prescription medications on the market to help reduce the inflammation that causes pain, ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Stomach Pain after Eating: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Victor MarchioneHave you ever experienced stomach pain after eating? The other evening, my friend Anne and I ate dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant. Our delicious meal consisted of several courses—there was the antipasto platter filled with a variety of deli meats, veggies, and cheeses; a caprese salad ...
Views: 1283 - Does Smoothie Helps To Prevent Chronic Knee and Joint Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Sara BistonSmoothies are natural supplements mixed together to make a curative juice which can either be sweet or bitter. Being a patient, you do not have to consider the taste rather the impact it has in your body. Make sure that you take the smoothie that is recommended to you strictly and do not skip ...
Views: 1280 - Dietary Tips for Dealing with Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Corey SondrupEvery day in my office I see patients with all kinds of pain issues. From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Migraine Headaches just to name a few. These conditions frequently respond well to chiropractic, nutritional supplementation, energy healing, herbal therapy care. One of the most ...
Views: 1277 - Key information on Neuropathic Pain - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Dacian GordonApproximately 7 -8% of the world’s population suffers from neuropathic pain with around 5% experiencing severe pain. Read on to know its symptoms, causes and treatment options. What is neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain is triggered when any injury or dysfunction takes place in the nervous ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Benefits of Body brushing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdBody brushing also called skin brushing - is one of the best ways to care for your skin. It helps to break up fatty deposits, aids in lymphatic drainage and detoxification, and stimulates circulation on top of the basic exfoliation. Body brushing is popular in detoxification and slimming ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - Why is Prolonged Sitting BAD For Your Health? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you watched CTV last night in Canada, you will see that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is now no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in places ...
Views: 1276 - The Healing Properties of Water - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe benefits of water cannot be over-emphasized for hydrating the human body, since we consists of 80% water. It is a survival necessity in our daily life, because the more we move in purposeful activity; the more energy we generate and the more water evaporates from our body. We constantly need ...
Views: 1272 - Backache and Its Causes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraBackache is commonplace, and everyone has been afflicted by the same at some or the other point of time in his life. Research has shown that nearly 80% of adults are afflicted by bouts of backache, at least once in their lifetime. And after common colds, backache is the most prevalent and ...
Views: 1271 - Obesity - Small Health Changes Can Make a Big Difference - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalLife is tough for anyone who is trying to make healthy changes in life and it is no easier for people like you, who also desire to have the perfect figure. How can it be achieved, when we are bombarded with so much tempting food advertising, by females having those ultra-slim bodies! It is ...
Views: 1271 - Definition: Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakPain management (also called pain medicine) is the medical discipline concerned with the relief of pain. Types of pain Acute pain, such pain resulting from trauma, often has a reversible cause and may require only transient measures and correction of the underlying problem. In contrast, chronic ...
Views: 1268 - A Life Worth Living: 4 Tips for Living with Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Meghan BelnapChronic pain, regardless of its source, can leave you feeling hopeless, depressed and antagonized. Depending upon the cause for your pain, no long-term solution may be available. Instead of surrendering yourself to a life of misery, you can integrate tips for coping into your life. Visit a ...
Views: 1267 - How to Sit in a Chair All Day With Comfort - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWe spend a large portion of our day in the sitting position; yet why is it so uncomfortable to sit all day? Unfortunately, the human body is not designed to remain permanently in one place. It is designed to constantly move, so any prolonged sitting is naturally going feel uncomfortable. To ...
Views: 1267 - Spinal Stenosis Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from J CostaI have a couple of people that I am working with that have Spinal Stenosis. My first one runs the Boston Marathon every year. He is in his 60’s. God Bless Him. Spinal Stenosis is 2 discs that slipped and is pinching the nerve root. Plus he has 3 areas where it is herniated. When he first came to ...
Views: 1267 - 8 Pain Relievers You'll Never Hear About From Your Doctor - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Jesse CannoneMost pain relief medications, including over the counter pills widely available on your local grocery store shelves, have dangerous side effects. But doing nothing when you're in pain isn't an option for most folks. We've scoured the globe for the most effective natural pain ...
Views: 1266 - Acupuncture treatment may help with fibromyalgia pain - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAcupuncture treatment may ease fibromyalgia pain, according to new findings. Fibromyalgia patients were given acupuncture treatments over the course of 10 weeks, and by completion patients’ pain score dropped 41 percent on average. Results were compared to a group of patients who only received ...
Views: 1265 - Special Pain management techniques for you - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Laura SilvaPain is something really odd and it can surely be considered as one of the most pathetic kind of state for a person. Pain is not associated with the brain of a person though it is connected with it through signal transmission through neurotransmitters. Pain is linked with the nervous system of a ...
Views: 1263 - Sports and Injuries - Best Spine Physiotherapist - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Gaurav GautamPain and Gain is a very common quote used in the field of sports, which means simply that you have to go through certain amount of pain to achieve better and gain great accolades in your respective sport. Sportsperson go through vigorous training and long hours of activity in field or the area ...
Views: 1263 - Fibromyalgia associated with coronary heart disease and stroke risk: Study - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia is associated with the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to research. The researchers arrived at this conclusion by comparing fibromyalgia patients to individuals without the condition. In fibromyalgia – a chronic disorder characterized by widespread ...
Views: 1262 - How to Do an Emotion Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyI am sharing my vulvodynia story, which is long and complicated, because it ties into every aspect of my life, including becoming a life coach and learning how to work with emotions and the thoughts that create them. I want to make it clear that I am writing my story in the hope that it will ...
Views: 1261 - 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: 1260 - Marijuana Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Andrada TodFor decades now nonprofit organizations, medical associations and committees have been trying to restore the truth about cannabis and its effects on human health. Known as marijuana or weed, the dried flowers of cannabis contain Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psychoactive constituent that ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Psychoses - ”Phantom Brain Pain” - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from David HanscomChronic pain involves a web of variables that can be complex, but often patients don't want a complicated explanation for their pain. The pain is so severe, and so difficult to live with, that they just want to hear a simple root cause. They are often stuck on the idea that their pain is caused ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - ***Mind of Head and of Heart - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Daniel BenorSome people carry their heart in their head and some carry their head in their heart. The trick is to keep them apart yet working together. - David Hare Introduction In wholistic conceptualizations, our primary consciousness resides in spirit and is expressed through ...
Views: 1258 - Neck Comforter- A Great Way to Soothe a Stiff Neck and Increase Mobility - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Harshad JethraEvery day, millions of people across the world suffer from a stiff neck, pain in shoulders or a pinched nerve in the neck which causes headaches and dizziness. These are commonplace problems and just about every single one of adults has suffered from neck pain at some or the other point of in ...
Views: 1258 - Physical Therapy: Post Below- Knee Amputation - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyBelow-knee amputation or lower–knee amputation is a surgical process conducted to remove a limb damaged due to any injury, trauma or disease. The process of amputation can be performed at any age, but is more prevalent among the age group of 65 years and older. What do we mean by Beow-Knee ...
Views: 1257 - Dislocated Knee: What to Expect? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Advanced OrthopedicsMany contact and non-contact sports can cause dislocated knee among players. Knee dislocation is more common among women than men because the muscles stabilizing the knees and hips are weaker in girls than boys. Treating a knee dislocation is a straight forward procedure that rarely requires ...
Views: 1256 - Chronic Pain – You can live without it!! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Walt MorreyChronic Pain – You can live without it!! Walt Morrey, LMT, Lees Summit, MO Lic # 2006000793 Massage can reduce or eliminate pain for many people. If you live with chronic pain, you may be able to eliminate it from your life. You’ve been to doctors, chiropractors, etc. and may have ended ...
Views: 1251(3 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: 1249(2 votes) - Thinking Ergonomic Will Change Your Focus From Food to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe word ergonomic is used to understand the positive relationship that is involved between equipment, the human and the environment in task related activities of daily life. The relationship has to be positive for you to remain comfortable and successful in performance activities, such as in ...
Views: 1246 - Book Review: Stand by Her - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara Lee‘Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men’ is a book by one brave man for other men who are witnessing their loved one fighting breast cancer and how to support them. These men can be their husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, friends, and coworkers. Written by John Anderson who has helped ...
Views: 1243 - Some Simple Ways to Get Over Everyday Bodyaches - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Harshad JethraWe have all suffered from bouts of body ache. We often find that once someone is 40, he or she is likely to suffer from random body aches at times, more often when the individual is working. Most often, the body ache is likely to leave by itself over time. But when it lasts longer, it could ...
Views: 1242 - Finding Pleasure in the Pain - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Betty LouiseDo you want to hear something crazy? I did not have any idea how much pleasure was available to me in my body until I was in a whole lot of pain. My body has experienced the high of dancing on stage with joy and ease to the "show stopping" pain of being unable to move a single joint in my body ...
Views: 1241 - Subliminal Pain Relief – Is It Possible and Effective? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Nelson BerryHave you ever seen some wound or scratch you did not even notice you had and started to feel its pain only after you noticed it? Or have you ever experienced physical pain and had someone tell you that the pain is all in your mind? A lot of people tend to say that without really realizing how ...
Views: 1241 - Uncovering Messages in Physical Pain - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Liz LichtiPain usually creates un-wanted emotions like fear, resistance, upset, frustration, distraction, pity and stress due to the limitations we may experience to name just a few. Because pain forces us to put our attention on it, it can create even more pain and frustration. You may have heard the ...
Views: 1240 - DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Lawsuits Triggered By Multiple Debilitating Side Effects - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Nichole MonsullerDePuy Orthopaedics issued in August 2010 a global recall of its ASR Hip Resurfacing System and ASR Acetabular System. The action resulted from the data provided by the National Joint Registry of England and Wales. It showed that 1 in every 8 individuals (about 12%-13%) who were implanted with ...
Views: 1239 - Here's How Bad Pain Killers Are For You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Harshad JethraPopping painkillers has more or less come across as a norm, and people just choose to for pain killers, be it for end-of-the-day headache, a body pain post workout, or even minor spinal discomfort. If you do pop in painkillers every now and then, you should be aware that these could have side ...
Views: 1239 - 8 Important health benefits of kratom that everyone should know - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Ikhraaf QaiserAre you trying to learn more about the health benefits of kratom and whether they can help you? Read this article to learn more about the benefits of kratom. Are you wondering about the health benefits of kratom? Not sure what it can do for you? If you are looking for ...
Views: 1237 - Pain Management Medical Billing Outsourcing - Gain Maximum Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Rajeev RajagopalEfficient management of revenue is important for pain management clinics to remain competitive in the healthcare industry. Submission of accurate medical claims and bills within the specified time frame is therefore important for these medical practices. Utilizing well-planned pain management ...
Views: 1235 - Effective Remedy To Cure Neck Pain Fast - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Aiden SmithHead is heaviest organ of the body which is supported by neck and upper back, regular turning and tilting of head is made possible by muscles of neck and upper back. Top three joints in the neck allow most of the movement of head and neck; lower joints of neck and upper back provide supportive ...
Views: 1234 - Posture and Pain: From the Feet Up - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe ideal body has a framework of curves and arches that, with the joints, support and balance the body’s weight. When spinal curves or foot arches flatten or are exaggerated, our center of gravity is shifted. The result? Pain! The more self-imposed problems often come from poor ergonomics ...
Views: 1231 - Everything You Need To Know About RSO - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2020 from Cole MitchelWhen it comes to medical marijuana, one of the most recognizable products is Rick Simpson Oil, commonly referred to as RSO oil. RSO oil is a THC-rich concentration that offers medical marijuana patients in Florida a chance to effectively relieve mental and physical issues. Read along to ...
Views: 1230 - Some Common Advice on How to Help Someone in Pain - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rich MiltonYou will never feel the pain of someone unless you have not experience the same misery your self. Like a statement of ‘It’s-easy-for-you-to-say-because-you-did-not-experience-this’ of someone in pain. Pain is an inevitable partner of happiness. Like a husband and wife, rain and sunshine, or ...
Views: 1227 - Sternocleidomastoid pain: Anatomy, causes, treatment, and exercises - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSternocleidomastoid 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: 1227 - How Massage Therapy can Improve your Health and Wellness - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Lizzie WeakleyFor centuries, various civilizations throughout the world have reaped the benefits of massage therapy. It can have a positive influence on a person’s overall quality of life. Here are some of the ways that massage therapy can improve your health and wellness. Stress Reduction Virtually ...
Views: 1225 - Five Ways to Make Ergonomic Sitting More Comfortable - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a position to sit for performing work-based activities through the day. It is not a position of inactive rest. Our body needs to be aware of active movement, for creating comfort in our sitting posture and to stimulate balance in the spine that activates balance for ...
Views: 1224 - Erase Chronic Pain Permanently With Comfortable, Safe and Active Daily Living Movements - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHow does anyone find comfort when they are always hurting? Does everyone have their own solutions for getting rid of pain? I use to take my mind off my pain by sinking into my favorite armchair and just sitting and reading a book, watching a film on TV; or eating something wildly decadent, ...
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