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- Tips for Being with Pain - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Melanie SmithsonWhen we are in pain, we are emotionally fragile for many reasons. The first reason is that most of our energy is going to fix the pain and there’s often not enough left for dealing with life. Also, when we are in pain our belief in our own invincibility is threatened. On top of this, we ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Use of Hypnosis for Pain Management - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from jannah smithPeople typically tend to think of hypnosis as some kind of circus act. This cannot help though since there is so much hype regarding its use. But did you know that it can be a viable and natural way for managing pain? This is very much apparent in monks practicing a form of hypnosis coupled in ...
Views: 1517(2 votes) - What is A Root Canal? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dental ChicagoA root canal has two meanings. The first one is basically the space within the root of the tooth which holds the dental nerve as well as connective tissues called the dental pulp. The other one reflects the dental operation wherein the dental pulp is cleaned out and disinfected in order to ...
Views: 3247(1 vote) - What State are you in? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Dee TwentymanQuite often when we are feeling under the weather, when our body doesn’t respond the way we would like its very easy for us to use that as the reason we are ‘down’. We quite often believe that if we were physically well then we would be able to create the life that we want to live, and yet its ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Wrist Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321, Chiropractor in Tampa, Florida, has over 14 years of experience in helping to eliminate the causes of health problems. He is an expert in helping people who suffer from injuries derived from an auto accident. He does not advise you to cover up your symptoms with ...
Views: 1298(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: 1560(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Health and Wellness Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Illness and Manifest Health - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy Justice1) Focus less on healing Because Universal Law of Attraction responds to the vibration of your thoughts, it is more beneficial to focus on health and wellness than it is to think of healing. Thoughts of healing are an improvement over thoughts of sickness, so they are indeed a step in the ...
Views: 2045(7 votes) - Inflammation - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Denise RolenEncyclopedia definition: Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation and may be referred to as the Innate immune system and as "healthy" nor "unhealthy" on its own: Inflammation helps fight disease, but it comes at the cost of suspending the body's normal ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - 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: 1437(3 votes) - We Can't Avoid Every Migraine - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Megan OltmanThis may seem obvious, but it's something I need to remind myself of from time to time. We can't avoid every Migraine. The job before us in managing life with Migraine disease is to avoid as many as we can, through avoiding triggers, getting rest, exercise, nourishment, drinking enough water, ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - 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: 877(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: 2036(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: 1643(2 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: 1357(1 vote) - ***Psychotherapy and Spiritual Healing - Part 1. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Names that can be given Are not the Absolute Names. The Nameless is the origin of Heaven and Earth; The Nameless is the Mother of All Things. ---Lao Tsu I find myself in a peculiar position where everything I am going to tell you is inhererntly wrong. Words and linear language are ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - ***Psychotherapy and Spiritual Healing - Part 2. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealing can quickly open therapist and client to intuitive awarenesses of underlying psychological problems that may be buried in the unconscious, often brought into consciousness by the unconscious mind through physical and emotional symptoms. Healing facilitates releases of buried emotional ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - ***Psychotherapy and Spiritual Healing - Part 3. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorI have touched on psychic and spiritual awarenesses that can extend our perceptions well beyond the stage of our life, into the domains of the invisible choreographers and of the Producer. We are told by psychics, healers, meditators and mystics that the pursuit of this awareness is the most ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Back Pain Gets Well with Chiropractic - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson of South Tampa (813) 831-8321 has been treating people who suffer from back pain for over 14 years. I have also been a patient. In the past, I have suffered from severe back pain. It is no fun. I can really empathize with patients who I treat for back pain. The low back can ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Back Pain Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jin ChongAccording to the research, four out of five of us are going to suffer from back pain at one time or another. Back pain can be caused by many factors, from muscle strain to more serious conditions such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylosisthesis, osteoporosis, or a tumor, so it’s ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - 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: 4532(1 vote) - 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: 1440(1 vote) - Effective Non-Drug Choices - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from David ScottThe message to take drugs to fix our problems in our society is ingrained deeply into our brains -- we expect immediate relief from drugs. There are many products that are successful for immediate relief. But I ask, "at what cost?" The answer is seen daily with people moving about with pain. ...
Views: 1496(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: 14658(1 vote) - Exercise Routines for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Bo WoloshynLow back pain is one of the most common complaints in those over the age of 21. A number of different conditions can cause low back pain, though muscle irritation is one of the most common causes. Other causes of pain in the lower back are spinal stenosis and disc herniation, otherwise known as ...
Views: 2343(1 vote) - 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: 2208(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: 1154(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: 1362(2 votes) - 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: 1900(2 votes) - Neck Pain – Causes and Relief - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mathew AndersonThe best place to start in managing your neck pain is to determine the root of your pain. Even though it won't make your neck stop hurting to find out why it is hurting, it's the first step to recovery because you won't do that (whatever caused it) again. For example, if you have slept in the ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - 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: 1339(1 vote) - 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: 6406(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: 4957(1 vote) - 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: 868(1 vote) - The Wrong Foods can Cause Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tom WatsonBack pain can be triggered by a number of things, one of them being the foods you eat or don’t eat. Here is some information about the types of foods you should be eating and those which you should stay away from. Most importantly, you should drink plenty of water on a daily basis to hydrate ...
Views: 6206(3 votes) - Chiropractic and Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tom WatsonWho uses Chiropractic? Many people do as this is probably the most popular way to naturally heal the back. The chiropractor not only specializes in back pain, but focuses on the neck, work related injuries, vehicle accidents and sports injuries. Let’s take a look at what a chiropractor can do ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - ***Saying What We're Doing - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Daniel BenorLabels and titles set the tone and direction for our actions. What we call ourselves both identifies and directs our actions. The ways therapists/caregivers identify what they are doing sets expectations for themselves and for the careseekers who come to them for help. Complementary/ ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - 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: 1119(1 vote) - Headaches Pain Most Everyone - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Peter ZilahyHeadaches affect; approximately 5 percent of the adult population within a one-year period. At any given time, between 5 percent and 10 percent of the U.S. population is seeking relief from intermittent headaches. It is important to note that headaches and head pain are symptoms, and not a ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - “How Chiropractic Adjustments Help” - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from M Nasir AzizChiropractic adjustments are the adjustments that are done to help the body heal from various kinds of abnormal pains and disabilities in a completely natural manner. There are a lot of benefits of using chiropractic adjustments, and one may get a lot of help from them when it comes to improving ...
Views: 590 - 4 Tips to Relieve your Hip Pain - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2019 from Tori UtleyBelieve it not, hip pain is one of the most common problems that affect people’s productivity every day. Apparently, the 2 common things that cause hip pain is either bursitis or arthritis. Moreover, you can also suffer from hip pain if you got carried away and overdone it after an intense ...
Views: 763 - Cervicogenic Headache Treatment In Delhi - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Dr Amod ManochaWhat is Cervicogenic Headache? Cervicogenic headache in simple terms means headache originating from the neck. Even though the pain you experience is in the head or part of the face, the actual problem in lies in the neck. The possible pain generators in the neck include the joints, discs, ...
Views: 675 - Epidural Steroid Injections can provide quick relief if pain originating from the spine - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2019 from Dr Amod ManochaEpidural injections are a pain management option for patients with leg or arm pain originating from the spine. This is also known as Radicular pain or Radiculopathy. The pain usually radiates away from the irritated nerves. For Example – the pain could be originating from lower spine and may be ...
Views: 684 - Natural Approaches To Staying Away From Chronic Pelvic Ache - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Amanda ChouIn recent years, more and more female individuals get involved with pelvic ache, and sometimes this problem can last for more that one month, even 3 or 6 months. It the ache lasts for more than 6 months, it can be seen as a chronic pelvic ache and sufferers need to beware that it may be a signal ...
Views: 363 - The real reason your pain is getting worse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLiving with pain can really impact your life. Normal, everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. But new research has discovered what’s making your pain even worse. There is one significant factor standing between you and ...
Views: 949 - TOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Bettina Sparkles ObernuefemannTOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD Are you experiencing too many PTSD Triggers? Do you still get “startled” or “react with rage or suffer other symptoms? I have shocking news for you. You haven’t fully released all your childhood demons or core PTSD issues. The least known fact about ...
Views: 1453 - What Is Plantar Fasciitis And How To Prevent It? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Sara BistonWith all the scientific technology of today, you would think that it would be easy, to explain exactly how and why something happens within the human body. However, the truth is, the average person doesn’t give much thought to the complexity of the human body, and even the experts find some ...
Views: 1100 - Why We Need Lumbar Support - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Ed DelaneyYou may already have heard of lumbar support a number of times, but you may not yet fully understand it. If this is the case, then this article is just right for you. Here we will give you a brief discussion regarding the lumbar area, its function in your body, and why you need to provide it ...
Views: 3116 - *** Confidence Enhances Our Performance and Invites Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealing opens us to our spirituality. Spirituality is an awareness that has atrophied in our society. Western culture is something of an aberration when compared to the majority of other cultures, where the spiritual dimensions are experienced and conceptualized as normal parts of existence ...
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