Treating Stomach Pain With Oriental Medicine

When Marie came to see me, she was a recent law student graduate ambitiously studying for her bar exam. She was 27, a single mother, and on first glance appeared in good health.

Kidney Stones

A kidney stone is a hard mass that develops when crystals separate from the urine and build up on the inner surface of the kidney. Normally urine contains chemicals in it which prevents crystals from forming.

Varicose Veins

Our circulatory system is made up of a complex web of arteries and veins. Our arteries carry oxygen rich blood to the cells of our bodies, while the veins are designed to pump oxygen poor blood back to the heart.

Choosing a OTC Pain Relief

Consumers may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk when taking commonly used pain relievers such as ibuprofen according to experts writing in the American Journal of Therapeutics (AJT).

What is a Migraine?

Migraine is more than just a bad headache. With over six million sufferers in the UK alone, Migraines have a substantial impact on both personal and working life.

Training Variations for Pain Relief and Maximum Results

Body building – Safety issuesBodybuilders are a stubborn bunch, almost as bad as runners! And they tend to follow the "HERD" doing whatever exercises and routines the "pros" are doing.

Natural Arthritis Medication to the Rescue!

No matter which type of arthritis you suffer from, be it osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or any one of the myriad forms of this disease, you need a safe and effective treatment.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments - Which Ones Will Suit You?

Research is always ongoing into new and better rheumatoid arthritis treatments which is a very good thing. But where is all this leading us? Of course we need effective pain medication for arthritis to enable sufferers to live normal lives.

Can Light & Colour Therapy Heal the Body?

LIGHT & COLOUR THERAPY SUNLIGHT – THE SOURCE OF LIFEThe use of light therapy in medicine has a long history. The first light source used in photo medicine was natural sunlight.

Back Health- Are You Sitting Comfortably?

HOW SHOULD I SIT? Traditional seating posture i.e. upright, can increase kyphosis , an outward rounding of the lumbar region of the spine.

Managing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is the pain that refuses to go away come what may. So much so the patient becomes mentally affected by it having to deal not only with physical pain but also with mental pain.

Pain Management for Cancer Patients

Besides the usual fears, the announcement that you or a loved one has cancer creates a frightening and complex situation concerning the pain the patient will suffer during treatment.

Use of Muscle Relaxers for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain (also called lumbar pain or backache) is very common. Virtually everyone at some time in their life experiences a backache. Except for the common cold, backaches account for more doctor visits and more missed days of work than any other illness.

Suffering From Joint Pain?

Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it.

Two Essential Oils for Aches and Pains

One of the most popular of complementary and alternative therapies must be aromatherapy. There's something very appealing about using essential oils from plants to soothe illness and help calm you down or lift your mood.

Are the foods you are eating keeping you in pain?

Try An Anti-Inflammatory Diet: It Could Be The Answer To Eliminating Your Pain When I say "Inflammation", thoughts of painful joints, muscles, swelling and loss of mobility probably comes to mind.

DIY Backcare

Sarah lives on the South Coast with her family. She is a busy holistic practitioner specialising in the relief of stress and the balancing of energies to promote good health and remove pain.

Are You Living with Pain ?

Why are you putting yourself in the "straight Jacket" of conventional pain therapy? Modern western medicine tells you that if it cannot be scientifically proven it doesn't work.

The power of bodywork

I believe in the idea that there are 2 kinds of power, Internal and external. What I refer to as internal or true power is defined by Webster's as;" power ability to act or produce an effect, have influence over others".

Guaranteed muscles and joints pain relief in minutes

There is a natural source of healing power in everyone. When this healing power is activated, it triggers a series of complicated internal processes producing a Healing Response.

My Headaches were debilitating - all I wanted to do was thrash out

‘My Headaches were debilitating...all I wanted to do was thrash out'In May 2007 having had 2 brain tumours removed Trudy commenced a series of 16 RaphaYad Bioenergy Healing Sessions with its founder Michael Cohen at his London Clinic.

Alternative, Drug-Free Approaches to Migraine

If you, or someone you love, is a migraine sufferer, you'll know the devastating effect this agonising affliction can have on the whole family - not just the sufferer.

Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Move?

The short answer is no. Less simplistically, and more importantly is to answer with the question: Does it serve your intention?Life can be lived on automatic pilot, where we can lose track of our deepest desires, dreams and intentions.

Pinpointing a Natural Pain Relief Option

Pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony that takes our breath away.

Healthy, effective communication

It's the era of Internet and we can talk in seconds with someone on the other side of the planet, but there's never been a time of deeper isolation than this one.

MInd over Matter

Mind over matter. What an interesting phrase. How often do we allow ourselves to become consumed by the matter? Perhaps the matter is physical pain or emotional pain.

Mullein the common name for Verbascum, the Velvet Plant

This beautiful bright yellow flowered herb, usually a biennial or perennial plant, can grow up to three meters tall, through a very strong stalk which often cannot be seen because of its multitude of heavy leaves.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Are More Dangerous Than You Think

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) now affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans today, a majority of them women. Contrary to what some people believe, RA is very different from osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease.

Know what headache and stress is all about

About tension headache More than 300 known medical disorders can produce headaches. Primary headaches include migraine, tension-type and cluster headache.

The Lazy Person's Guide To Treating A Painful Knee Cap - Brace Yourself

Do you have any problems with your kneecap? A painful patella can be due to chronic conditions or more acute problems such as a contusion.

Warning : Do Not Neglect Your Chronic Knee Ache! - Reduce Your Knee Pain

Do you have a knee pain that never really goes away?Sometimes chronic knee discomfort can make you want to just throw in your chips and give up.

Do I Have A Sprain, Or A Strain? - Let's Find Out With This Useful Information Below

Did I Sprain or Strain My Knee? Have you asked yourself one of these two questions? Then read on for some useful information below...You may have injured your knee as a result of a quick twist or turn.

Can You Explain To Me What Water On The Knee Means?

Obviously I do not have water on top my knee, so why did my physician tell me I have water on the knee? - The term "water on the knee" is a generic term that describes the accumulation of excess fluid (edema) in or around the knee joint.

When Preparing For Knee Replacement Surgery, Make Sure To Consider This Information

In severe cases, a total knee replacement surgery can be performed in order to allow for more range of motion and to mimic natural function of the knee joint.

What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease & How Do You Treat It?

What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease? Is it really a Disease? The Osgood-Schlatter Disease is claimed by some to not actually be a disease, but is rather a collection of symptoms that involves the tibial tubercle epiphysis.

Knee Brace Composition - What Manual Tests Are Involved In Diagnosing An ACL Tear?

The Lachman TestPrior to ordering any tests, such as an MRI or an x-ray, a skilled examiner can often times detect an injury to your knee. One such manual test is the Lachman test.

Best Knee Brace - The DonJoy eXtreme Action Armor Knee Brace

Do you need a serious knee brace?Is your knee pain causing you to search for a solution?Are the knee issues you are having stopping you from being as active as you want to be?Has it gotten to the point where you are looking for answers right now?Have you ever injured your knee in a serious manner? This could include an injury to your ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL.

Low Iron Can Cause Chronic Pain

A new discovery about the need for iron in your brain stem (where pain registers) opens the door for an additional approach to chronic pain that may be of immense benefit to many people who are currently suffering.

Five exercises can reduce neck and shoulder pain of women office workers

BETHESDA, USA - Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back.

Joint Treatment Through Various Therapies

Besides the prescription drugs, various other therapies are used for joint treatment . This includes heat application.  Joint pain relief may be obtained through the application of heat to painful and stiff joints.

Support Yourself With Joint supplements

The fact remains that you are only as strong as your weakest link. Thus you need to take the best joint supplements in order to help you in staying injury free forever.

Various Kinds Of Joint Support

There is a particular family of antibiotics which is known as quinolines. These are medications which are taken in case of certain bacterial infections.

Natural Joint Dietary Supplement To Increase Joint Flexibility

Glucosamine is a natural joint dietary supplement which has been effective at easing joint discomfort as well as in increasing flexibility since the past two decades.

Effective Tools For Handling Pain

     Pain is one of the most destructive and annoying circumstances one can experience. And as it happens, one's entire life may change into a horrible helpless situation, and the only thought possible might be, how to get rid of it.

Simple Stretches for Back Pain

Assuage Back Pain Doing Simple Stretches RegularlyBack pain is a common and persistent problem in the present generation. If you get up in the morning with pain in the lower back, or end up with the same problem after undertaking a demanding activity, performing simple but effective hamstring stretches can assuage back pain to an extraordinary degree.

Nature reduces pain for Cancer patients

Cancer patients experienced a significant reduction of pain when introduced to an environment that eluded nature through appearance and sound.

Can Love really reduce pain?

Stanford University has researchers that believe love can be a pain killer. It is believed that passionate and intense love triggers the same response of cravings, ecstasy from drugs or winning something like the lottery.

Does your car have airbags? If so it can protect your Kidney.

A recent study performed this September shows that airbag in cars helps protect the kidney and other renal organs when hit in a car collision.

Is The Alexander Technique Effective In Relieving Back Pain?

Background to Alexander TechniqueAlexander Technique originated in Australia in the 1890's and later developed in England, where its founder, Frederick Matthais Alexander settled.

Tai Chi Benefits Arthritis patients

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese movement series that focuses on improvement of balance, mobility and overall health. Tai chi is a low impact type of exercise and meditation.

Menstrual cramps makes changes to the brain…

Menstrual cramps create changes in the brain similar to those changes that are a response to chronic pain according to a study conducted by researchers from the National Yang-Ming University in Taipei, Taiwan.

Proof that Acupuncture reduces pain

Acupuncture receives a lot of skeptical reviews as there has been little to no research to prove otherwise. Scientists have discovered that acupuncture indeed works when relieving pain.

Natural Pain Relief Options

Pain is your body's way to get your attention. Pain helps you understand what is happening to you body. Sometimes an Ibuprofen just won't cut the pain or perhaps you prefer to avoid the across the counter drugs if either these be the case then nature may have your answer.

How is Spiral release bodywork different?

Spiral Release Bodywork a type of message therapy that can heal and massage a persons body on multiple levels but what makes it different? Spiral release bodywork (SRB) goes deeper, physically deeper than most common forms of massage therapy.

Your prescription: Laughter

Most people can honestly say after a good laugh they feel dramatically better. This is true and there is proof of the power of laughter due to a five year study conducted in the UK.

Tension headache: A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture

Tension headache A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture by Emad Tukmachi and Firhaas Tukmachi     ABSTRACT The Western medical treatment of tension headache often encounters difficulties with regard to clinical diagnosis, treatment and financial costs.

First Aid for Everyone

First Aid usually refers to the provision of initial care for an illness or injury, this term First Aid is an umbrella that covers many different options.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Pain occurs to alert the individual to potential or actual damage to the body. Pain can arise from injury as well as from disease. Pain can have a negative effect on a person's quality of life and can impede recovery from whatever is the cause of the pain.

Myoskeletal Techniques for Joint Dysfunction

Deep, intrinsic muscles and the bony foundation of the body are inseparable: What affects one always affects the other. Until the therapist develops a basic understanding of how deep tissue techniques affect mobility/stability in the bony framework, random deep tissue work is contraindicated.

Lavender for Beautiful Skin

The essential oil Lavender or Lavandula deriving from the Latin word ‘lavare’, which means to ‘Wash’, has been used for thousands of years as dried or fresh flowers in displays or for decoration, from the small family home dinner table to commercial offices and settings in main high street businesses.

Solomon’s Seal Good for Bruises and Cleanses Skin

The proper name for this pale green plant with small hollow white flowers hanging from the under part of the stalk is Polygonaton of Polygonatum, this plant not to be confused with the similar named plant Polygonum which is used to treat urinary tract infections.

Pennyroyal Herbs - Mentha Pulegium, Hedeoma Pulegioides and Monardella Odoratissima

Mentha pulegium commonly known as Pennyroyal also called the mosquito plant, squaw mint and pudding grass, it has a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint, the herb originating in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Dill - Anethum Graveolens Good to Ease Swellings and Pain

Dill is an annual herb related to the celery family and has been used in ayurvedic medicines since ancient times throughout history.   This herb is similar to look at and sometimes gets muddled with Fennel which is a totally different herb used for urinary diseases, whereas Dill is used in herbal medicine to ease swellings and pain.

The Secrets Our Bodies Hold

 Our bodies cry out in two ways - either through emotion or illness. When we understand our body's pain we articulate it. When we can't understand it, we are overwhelmed by emotional and/or physical sensations.

Sports Massage and Athletics

Sports Massage and Athletics There is always something exciting going on during an athletic competition, it is a bit like being at a three ring circus and having to keep your eye on many performances at once.

Caution Using Mandrakes for Medicinal Purposes

All species of Mandragora contain biologically active alkaloids which are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms.

Sports Massage, Aquatics and the Olympics

Sports Massage, Aquatics and the Olympics by Susan Findlay Olympic Fact:  A total of 1,350 athletes will compete to win 46 gold medals across the four Aquatic disciplines at the 2012 Games.

Coping with the heart problems that affect our children

To a parent, nothing is more sacred than the health of their child, which is why when an infant is born with a heart defect it can be an extremely worrying time.

3 Things My Chiropractor Made Me Do For My Back

I shouldn't bother coming back for an adjustment unless I did the following exercises. That's what my chiropractor told me after several months of weekly adjustments.

3 Signs It's Finally Time To See A Chiropractor

Even though chiropractors oftentimes get a reputation as a 'quack,' or 'not a real doctor,' a chiropractor is trained and licensed, spending the same length of time in college and completing internships to earn their degrees to practice medicine.

Daily Discomfort: 3 Natural Aids For Chronic Pain Sufferers

Suffering from chronic pain can take over parts of your life without there being a clear source or method of stopping the pain. There are plenty of ways to fight it, not least of all recommendations and prescriptions from your doctor, but natural alternatives are also widely available and often cheap.

How Can You Tell If You Should See a Doctor after a Dog Bite?

A dog bite may happen for a number of reasons, from normal puppy teething and nipping at you to an aggressive dog attacking you on an unfamiliar street.

Phantom Pain: What Treatments are Most Effective for Amputees?

After an amputation, phantom limb or extremity pain could have a considerable impact on your quality of life. The pain from a body part that you no longer have could frustrate you and make it difficult to concentrate on recovery and healing.

Medical Pain Management: 4 Tips for Living with Chronic Pain

Pain is considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Chronic pain can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Many people miss several days of work and school due to their pain.

Pressure Relief Wheelchair Cushions: Perfect For Pain Relief

Sitting on a wheelchair for long is a pain in your back in every literal sense possible! Being stuck in wheelchair is one of the biggest nightmares you can possibly get, which might further lead to bad scenarios later.

Tips To Help a Bedridden Patient Have a Quick Recovery

If you happen to be taking care of a bedridden patient, you will need to ensure that you do everything possible to make sure that they get a full and speedy recovery.

Seeking relief with Copaiba essential oil

Seeking a safe effective and low cost solution to any health issue can be a challenge.  When we tire of OTC drugs (over the counter) with long disclaimers and a plethora of unwanted side effects we head to the local health food store or holistic apothecary shop to search for relief.

Easing the Aches: 5 Tips to Help You Live with Chronic Pain

Any type of pain that lasts more than 12 weeks can be considered chronic. This is something that many people will have to live with for the rest of their lives.

5 Remarkable Benefits of Kratom

The leaves of this plant have a calming effect comparable to morphine, but it doesn't have any habit-forming qualities. You can easily buy Kratom in the sort of fluid extracts, pills, powders, and squashed tea leaves and so forth.

Got Pain? It Could Be Gluten

When you’re living with chronic pain, one of the first steps to an effective treatment plan is determining the cause the pain. Unfortunately, that isn’t always an easy task.

Basic Postures and Breathing

                    Good posture increases our ability to breath more easily and strengthen our body muscles.

What to Do If You Experience Physical Pain After a Car Accident

Car accidents are a leading cause of physical injury throughout the United States, which is expected given the sheer number of vehicles on the roads every day.

Which Pillows to use For Back Pain?

It is unpleasant being kept awake by back pain, whatever the reason may be. Pillows are highly underestimated when it comes to backpain. But one should not forget that an individual sleeps for almost 7 to 9 hours daily.

How a Pool or Spa Can Alleviate Chronic Back Pain

You don’t have to let chronic back pain rule your life. There are steps that you can take to manage your symptoms and lessen their impact on your day-to-day activities.

You're Not Overreacting: How Living With Chronic Pain Changes Your Life

For those not living with chronic pain, it is difficult to understand the physical, mental, and psychological toll it takes on you. Constant pain is all-consuming and affects your quality of life and those around you.

Why the Right Physical and Mental Health Solutions Are Worth Finding

Finding the root cause of various physical and mental health issues can sometimes be a long, painful process because physical and mental health have such a direct impact on each other.

Effective Ways to Overcome and Prevent Back Pain

While finding the cause of your back pain can be difficult, there are many steps you can take to help treat your back pain or keep it from getting worse.

Back to Normal: 4 Tips for Managing Pain after an Accident

Accidents happen quickly, but they often leave long term detrimental effects. After a crash, many victims are left with both financial burdens and physical pain.

How to Fix Muscle Soreness after Workout?

Prolonged muscle pain can be because of a serious muscle injury, in this case you should consult your doctor who may help you in treating the sore muscles before any further damage takes place.

Famous Herbs to Decrease Arthritis Pain

Arthritis symptoms may affect your everyday life. The inflammation and pain may persist despite medical involvement. Nowadays, people prefer herbal remedies to get relief from arthritis pain.

3 Signs You Should Consider Surgery for Your Joint Pain

Living with chronic joint pain is never easy, and even though you may find ways to cope with the difficulties, it is important to pay attention to signs that it may be time to have a more serious look at the source of the pain.

Understand the Sciatica And How To Avoid It?

Sciatica basically names comes after the pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve in human body. Anything that minor or majorly irritates that nerve can cause pain, it can be range from mild to severe.

From Back Pain to Migraines: 4 Reasons Why Everything Hurts

Nobody likes to be in pain for even a day. It is much better to feel nimble and free to go about your daily activities as you please. Unfortunately, many people seem to constantly be living in pain.

Easy To Get Rid of A Lower Back Pain

Sometimes Lower back pain are very annoying and painful. Certain easy advisable remedies and lifestyle changes can help you to reduce the back muscle pain.

5 Ideas for Preventing and Treating Joint Pain

If you or someone you love suffers from joint pain in the hips, knees or shoulders, then it is essential to treat the condition. There are also a variety of ways to prevent joint pain in the first place.

Simple Ways To Help Relieve Back Pain

Living with a backache is not only a painful process but it can also limit the amount of things you are able to do. Back aches are some of the worst pain because it often affects the entire body.

How Effective is it to use Ointment to cure Piles?

A real instance- Let me share a real experience of how piles can hamper life on a daily basis. Mr. Anil is clinically obese and a patient of chronic constipation.

Complete Body Care - The Ayurveda Way

Ayurveda, the process which acquainted us with the process of self-care, follows the mantra that "beauty begins from within," which means treating your body from the roots inside out.

Spring in Your Step: 5 Health Benefits of Compression Socks for Seniors

Taking care of elderly people isn’t always easy. As people get older, their health often starts to decline, which warrants them to require special care.

Looking for Remedies and Relief for Sinusitis

Looking for remedies for relief of nasal congestion, postnasal drip, fatigue and facial pain?  These are hallmark signs of chronic sinusitis, a swelling of tissue in the nasal and sinus cavity.

Tips for Seniors Looking for Safe Ways to Manage Pain

Chronic pain is sometimes a natural part of life for aging seniors. If you are within this demographic and deal with aches and pains regularly, there are some things that you can try doing to safely manage these uncomfortable sensations.

Top Natural Painkillers: Herbs and other remedies

Natural painkillers have been in use since time immemorial and help to cure pain naturally without the use of dozens of medicines or ointments.

Healing Pain With Trigger Point Therapy

The Basics of Trigger Points Trigger Points exist throughout our muscles, but unless activated, they do not cause any problems. When a muscle is traumatized from an injury or physical or emotional stress, the Trigger Points become 'hot' or active.

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

A Brief History Of EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT (as we shall now refer to it) has its origins way back over 5000 years ago, from the Ancient Chinese Shoalin and Taoist monasteries.

Emotional Healing Techniques - Get Acquainted with Dr.Nelson's Body Code Healing System

I was introduced to Dr. Bradley Nelson's work through his book "The Emotion Code ". I was intrigued by the concept of a "heart-wall" which is created by trapped emotions lodged your body.

Rolfing; Everyone’s giving it a try.

Rolfing is nothing new but it is increasing in its popularity these days. Back in the 60's and 70's Rolfing was quite a common practice.

What is Abhyanga Massage Therapy?

Abhyanga or sometimes referred to as Snehana, means Oleation  which is oiling up. This is a full body massage which is usually done on a daily basis.

Natural Remedies and Cures for osteoarthritis

Question:My mother is almost 70 years old and very active, fit and well. The only thing that spoils her retirement is that her joints are agonizingly painful when she wakes up, leaving her bent double for a long time.

Acupuncture-Like Treatments Improve Outcomes Compared to Usual Care for Low Back Pain

Bethesda, USA - People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles

ANN ARBOR, USA - New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programmes.

Relieving pain affecting millions

An unprecedented gathering of some of Australia's leading authorities in pain medicine, together with consumer groups representing chronic pain sufferers, will meet in Melbourne this week to work towards a national, coordinated approach to managing chronic pain.

Exercise therapy best for knee pain

For patients with severe knee pain, supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care, finds a study published by the British Medical Journal.

Study shows brief training in meditation may help manage pain

Living with pain is stressful, but a surprisingly short investment of time in mental training can help you cope.A new study examining the perception of pain and the effects of various mental training techniques has found that relatively short and simple mindfulness meditation training can have a significant positive effect on pain management.

Many ER's Now Offer Check-Ups and Screenings While You Wait: Why Doctor's say this is a Good Idea

With changes in healthcare, insurance, and medical technology, we are seeing improvements and adjustments across the board in the medical world.

Chronic pain found to increase risk of falls in older adults

Boston, USA - Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously thought, contributing to an increased risk of falls in adults over age 70.

Scientists discover new treatment for chronic pain condition

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that treating the immune system of patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) leads to a significant reduction in pain.

Unlocking the opium poppy's biggest secret

Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine, thus opening doors to alternate methods of producing these effective painkillers either by manufacturing them in a lab or controlling the production of these compounds in the plant.

Minorities hit hardest by arthritis

Moving is the best medicine to fight arthritis pain The burden of arthritis is greater for African Americans and Hispanics, despite lower prevalence among these groups according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published in the May issue of Preventing Chronic Disease.

Fibromyalgia symptoms improved by lifestyle adjustments

Short bursts of physical activity can ease fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy have shown that encouraging patients to undertake 'Lifestyle Physical Activity' (LPA) can markedly increase the average number of steps taken per day and produce clinically relevant reductions in perceived disability and pain.

For osteoporosis patients, exercise pill one step closer to reality

For osteoporosis patients unable to exercise, help may be on the way. That's because scientists have discovered precisely how mechanical stress, such as exercise, promotes new bone growth.

Meditation reduces the emotional impact of pain

People who meditate regularly find pain less unpleasant because their brains anticipate the pain less, a new study has found.Scientists from The University of Manchester recruited individuals into the study who had a diverse range of experience with meditation, spanning anything from months to decades.

Genetic clue to chronic pain could lead to new treatments for the condition

August, 2010 - Chronic pain is a serious medical problem, afflicting approximately 20% of adults. Some individuals are more susceptible than others, and the basis for this remains largely unknown.

Primary care doctors get little information about chronic sinusitis

Facial pain. Nasal congestion. Postnasal drip. Fatigue. These are hallmark signs of chronic sinusitis, a swelling of tissue in the nasal and sinus cavity.

How to Choose the Right Safety Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis?

Many seniors suffer from Plantar Fasciitis and if you fall into this bracket then you will know only too well just how important it can be to select the right footwear.

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