Tag: back pain
group name: painalternatives
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December 18, 2007 01:25 PM EST --
When you think of your pain, you probably think of it as one uniform entity. You may think "My pain is worse today "or "I wish my pain would go away." In reality, what we call pain . . . more
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October 03, 2008 05:08 PM EDT --
Are you getting ready to run? Last year, a staff member from Runner's World magazine developed plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the layer of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, got no . . . more
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April 04, 2008 03:37 PM EDT --
Back pain is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek health care. Millions of working days and countless hours of activity and fun are lost each year due to back pain.
Common Causes of Back Pain . . . more
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January 09, 2008 02:40 PM EST --
For those of you not familiar with it, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulfur compound found naturally in foods including grains, fruits, and vegetables. It also occurs naturally in both animals . . . more
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September 04, 2008 05:34 AM EDT --
Exercise is a life enhancing weapon for people looking for effective back pain treatment , that will make more of a difference to your sense of well-being than many other treatments, remedies and health . . . more
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April 11, 2008 09:23 PM EDT --
Many ailments can be treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM is also used in prevention of illness and to stimulate the immune system.
Commonly treated conditions :
Headaches . . . more
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April 23, 2008 03:21 PM EDT --
Cupping is an ancient technique that involves attaching jar on to the skin by way of a vacuum. The underlying tissue is raised, or sucked, partway into the cup. Its purpose is to restore circulation, . . . more
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December 30, 2007 05:46 PM EST --
One common response to back pain is to rest and avoid exercise. It may hurt to exercise, and that makes it tempting to just "rest" and wait for it to get better. Some people will stay in bed, . . . more
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April 15, 2008 09:00 PM EDT --
Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM ) is a natural healing system that has been in use for thousands of years. TCM is still used today in clinics and hospitals throughout China and most of Asia as a . . . more
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January 10, 2008 10:24 PM EST --
While a lot of attention is focused on you if you have a chronic pain, other people in your family will also be significantly affected by your pain. Family members often don't understand the severity . . . more
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May 22, 2008 08:44 PM EDT --
Acupuncture is one of the primary treatments used in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupuncture promotes the body's healing abilities by regulating the flow of Qi (vital . . . more
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December 04, 2007 09:17 AM EST --
In a desperate search for pain relief from severe car accident injuries, and the resulting migraines, fibromyalgia, and arthritis, I discovered the secret of balancing one's blood pH. Sounds complicated, . . . more
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April 23, 2008 06:28 PM EDT --
In the 3/29/2007 edition of the Chicago Tribune Red Eye, Jason Steele writes, "Cupping is the method of applying acupressure to the muscles by creating a vacuum next to your skin. And no, it doesn't . . . more
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January 07, 2008 03:47 PM EST --
Hello All.
This is going out to groups that I think have some interest in issues related to management of chronic pain.
The group is called Chronic Pain Alternatives , and my hope is that this . . . more
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December 21, 2007 02:45 PM EST --
For people with chronic pain, there is an intense connection between the physical and emotional experience of pain. In an earlier article I talked about suffering as one component of pain; and it's the . . . more
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December 03, 2007 10:56 AM EST --
I've spent the last two decades of my life searching for the secrets of great health. Originally, it began as a personal quest to restore my own failing health. Soon, this quest turned into a passion . . . more
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July 29, 2008 05:52 PM EDT --
According to a 2006 survey by the American Hospital Association (AHA), more than one out of every four hospitals in the U.S. now offer some "alternative" therapies, including acupuncture, traditional . . . more
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April 27, 2008 03:10 PM EDT --
Each person is different. During the insertion of needles, some people feel nothing, while others experience a quick twinge, which may be followed by tingling, numbness, heaviness or warmth. Unlike hypodermic . . . more
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April 28, 2008 08:29 PM EDT --
Just a few years ago, many Western doctors would have written off acupuncture and other "alternative" medicines. Now, Dr. Oz and others have been talking about acupuncture on The Oprah . . . more
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May 03, 2008 04:11 PM EDT --
Acupuncture was featured again on Oprah . Dr. Northrup gave acupuncture big thumbs up when answering questions about hair loss and menopause. Dr. Northrup said, "Traditional Chinese medicine and . . . more
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