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Massage Techniques for Arthritis
Feb 01, 2012
Doesn't matter why it's disappeared, but one of the quickest ways to get it back is with massage. Your smile, that is. We need lots of smiles; they're one of the simplest ways to make sure we have a constant stream of endorphins, otherwise known as...Gallstones: What You Need To Know
Jan 31, 2012
If you know someone who has suffered from gallstones, you know they are a painful condition to be avoided if at all possible. But what are gallstones? Surprisingly, until they suffer from them themselves, many people don't know. More importantly, many...Migraine Sufferers Helped by Acupuncture
Jan 27, 2012
Those unlucky enough to suffer from migraines know that they are more than just a headache. A migraine is a type of headache thought to be caused by excitation of brain cells due to poorly understood triggers, which results in the release of pain-producing...Managing Meningitis with Nutrition
Jan 25, 2012
Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, which are the thin membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Meningitis is caused by a viral or a bacterial infection. However, more common cases are found to be caused by viruses. Bacterial meningitis...Herbal Medicine for Allergies
Jan 20, 2012
Certain herbs offer allergy relief to those seeking an natural alternative to over the counter and prescribed medications. However, as some herbs may prove dangerous when combined with some medications, it is recommended to consult a professional herbalist...Reflexology for Arthritis
Jan 18, 2012
Arthritis can sometimes seem like a sentence, not a diagnosis. The pain, stiffness and swelling in your joints and other associated connective tissue never quite goes away. Living with arthritis is more about managing your symptoms successfully and...Eczema And Diet: The Connection
Jan 17, 2012
Eczema is a condition characterised by redness, itching and a rash on the skin. It can be painful and embarrassing for both children and adults. The actual cause of eczema has not been fully identified although it is a hypersensitivity reaction...Kinesiology for Allergies
Jan 15, 2012
Kinesiology is a practice that uses the technique of muscle testing to identify allergies, their root causes and potential treatments. Please read on for more information. What are Allergies? The term allergy may be used to describe the reaction produced...Eczema: What You Need to Know
Jan 12, 2012
Eczema is a common condition in which changes occur to the skin. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to the sufferer. Eczema can affect anyone from the young child to an adult and can "flare up" at different times Symptoms The symptoms of...Nutrition for Eczema
Jan 11, 2012
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that presents as scaly and itchy rashes. It is well known that food sensitivities are one of the triggers of chronic eczema and plays an integral role in the outbreaks of eczema. Research also shows that chronic eczema...Yoga for Hypertension
Jan 10, 2012
Often called the silent killer as it presents no symptoms in its early stages, hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition. It’s usually only after organs have been irritated or damaged that the consequences of high...Understanding Eczema
Jan 09, 2012
Eczema is a very common, but little understood disorder. Many of its causes are known, but others are unknown or only partially understood. Health professionals, including conventional medical practitioners and natural health therapists use a variety...What is Pain Management?
Jan 09, 2012
Acute pain is pain that is felt for a relatively short period of time before it passes. Chronic pain is long-lasting pain that resists treatment. In either case, pain is something we all want to avoid if possible and manage as best we can if it cannot...Different Types of Arthritis
Jan 09, 2012
While we often think of arthritis as a single disease, over 100 different types of arthritis have been identified. An understanding of what arthritis is and some of the myths surrounding the disorder can help you find the right natural therapies for...What is Eczema?
Jan 06, 2012
Although much is known about eczema, this is a question that confuses even the experts. One thing that is known is that the incidence of eczema is on the rise, but the reasons for this are unknown. Some types of eczema are easily treated or are simply...What is Chronic Pain?
Jan 06, 2012
In the simplest terms, chronic pain is any pain that is long-lasting, recurrent or both. It can be mild, such as recurrent mild headaches, or severe and incapacitating. The causes of chronic pain range from the completely unknown, even by health professionals, to...Nutrition And Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dec 19, 2011
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS as it is commonly known is a debilitating, and often frustrating health condition to have. Often is very hard to determine what causes IBS and sufferers are left without any idea of how to improve their condition. Common...Why Women Need Calcium
Dec 16, 2011
Calcium is a mineral important to everyone, especially women. Calcium plays an important role in bone health. The body stores most of the calcium that it consumes in bones and teeth, while some of it is stored in blood and the tissues of your body. Our...Massage for Concentration
Dec 08, 2011
When it comes to concentration, there is the proverbial good news and bad news: The good news is that there are distinct reasons why we experience drops in concentration. The majority of these are easily treated, often without needing to visit anyone...What is Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
Dec 06, 2011
PMDD is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Both PMS and PMDD are characterised by adverse physical and psychological conditions. However, the defining characteristic between the two conditions is that the symptoms that are experienced...
