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TMJ Syndrome Headaches
An often overlooked source of headache is TMJ Syndrome, a disorder of the jaw. Although it causes other symptoms, head pain is one of the most predominant. Learn what TMJ is, what can be done about it, and where to find more information.
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Over Stretching
Stretching is the component of physical fitness that intentionally elongates a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) to its fullest length to improve the elasticity.
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Office Chairs that Ease Back Pain
A chair that a person can adjust for height, weight and leg length can prevent the back pain and restricted blood flow that many people suffer while operating computers.
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Back Pain Relief
Here is a list of some of the many ways to ease the pain and discomfort of back pain.
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How To Buy Home/Small-Office Desks
A home or small-office desk bought on a budget can hold a computer keyboard low to guard wrists from pain, and the computer screen high to protect the neck from strain.
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Sam and His Horse
Sam is a severely disabled child who has cerebral palsy. Therapeutic horseback riding not only brings him joy, but it provides an extremely effective therapy.
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TMJ
TMJ is on the rise. This is due to our busy and stressful lives that we lead. We will discuss not only symptoms and causes, but will discuss possible solutions as well.
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Vaginismus
What vaginismus is, symptoms, physical and psychological causes, and how sex therapy can help a woman to overcome it.
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What is Sciatica?
If you have not had sciatica then you almost certainly know someone who has. This common form of trapped nerve mostly arises from a problem in the lower back.
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A Week at the Research Center
What it's like to spend a week at the UTMB research center in Galveston, Texas.
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AIP - Acute Intermittent Porphyria
Explore the symptoms of AIP (Acute Intermittent Porphyria).
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Home Office Chairs Protect Backs
Cheap home/small-office chairs can cause back pain, pinched nerves and muscle strain. Chairs designed to ergonomic principles are worth any extra cost by aiding health.
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Robert Burns Woodward - The Harvard Chemist
Robert Burns Woodward was a noted chemist and educator. He had a lifelong professional association with Harvard University. He received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1965.
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21st Century Plague -- The Silent Alien Invasion
There is deadly plague streaking across the world; a subtle killer that has already struck millions of victims; a silent enemy that threatens to be the "plague of the 21st century". What is it and where does it come from? Is it a conspiracy; an alien invasionan; an environmental condition? And do you already have it, as most of us do! Read on and unravel a modern mystery of our times...it could save your life.
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Co-existence between CFS and other illnesses
Research has shown that there is a co-existence with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other illnesses. Researchers are not sure if the illnesses/syndromes are overlapping or part of the same illness.
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Symptoms and Life Cycle of Tetanus: Why Lockjaw Immunization is Important
When was the last time you got a tetanus shot? If you can't remember when then maybe it is time to get one.
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Vitamin B6
Find out about Vitamin B6
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Allergic to Dogs?
Dog allergic people can fight the rashes, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes of their immune system's response to dog saliva and skin dander.
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Botox Injections
A description of botulinum toxin injection for the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles.
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Children and Lyme Disease
Symptoms of Lyme disease in children and results of infection to fetus and infants born with Lyme disease.
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Chiropractic Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Manipulation under anesthesia/sedation has been a non-invasive and effective treatment performed by orthopedic surgeons for years
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How to Prevent Side-Stitches
The pain of a side-stitch can bring any runner to a stand-still. With a few breathing exercises and a healthy lifestyle, everyone can avoid those annoying pains.
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The Proactive Approach To Treatment
Importance of lifestyle change and supplements.
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Vitamin D Abnormalities
Vitamin D can be harmful whether it is inadequate or excessive in the body.
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Yarrow for Weight Loss, PMS
This perennial herb offers many health benefits, especially for women with weight and menstrual issues.
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Acupuncture Effective in Dogs
Acupuncture, the insertion of thin needles into various points on the body, may significantly restore or maintain the mind, body, and spirit balance in your dog.
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Balo's Disease
Balo's disease is a rare progressive form of multiple sclerosis with a strong viral association that primarily affects young adults.
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Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils
When you're new to oils, the hundreds of choices can be pretty overwhelming! Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon, Oregano, and Cinnamon oil form the start of a useful collection
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Canadian Nursing Sister
Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on Halloween, 1890, Helen Gardner was the youngest of eight children, five of whom were boys.
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Chairs for Pain-Free Computer Work
A chair can be a firm, gentle support to protect health and help productivity, or it can damage the sitter's disks, strain muscles and obstruct blood flow.
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Chronic Pain Relief With Integrative Massage
Many people treat their chronic pain due to injury or illness with one kind of massage therapy. Integrative or medical massage offers a more effective approach.
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Computer Screen Glare Prevention
Glare interferes with a person's view of a computer screen. Anti-glare filters and screens help, but it's better to modify lights and shades to prevent it.
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Exercise-Induced Headaches
Although exercise is absolutely good for everyone, excessive or improper exercise can cause migraines. Learn about these excercise-induced headaches and when they could be a symptom of something more serious.
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Facts About Rabies
Rabies is a virus infection to which all mammals, including man, are susceptible. It causes an acute and almost invariably fatal infection of the brain.
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How Does a Taser Work?
Tasers and stun guns seem like space age technology-they're really just guns that shoot electricity instead of bullets. The jolt is usually safe but there is a risk.
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How to treat a whiplash injury?
Did you know that untreated whiplash injury can lead to disc degeneration and arthritis? This is a description of physical therapy methods used for neck injuries!
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Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
This article describes the diagnosis, symptoms, manifestations, and treatment of autoimmune hypoparathyroidism.
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Is Your Diet Low in Calcium?
If you do not get enough calcium in your diet, your body will take the needed calcium from your bones to maintain the calcium supply to your blood.
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Jones Still on Top
Marion Jones continues to make her presence felt both on and off the track. Jones has been highly visible outside of the athletic arena, appearing in numerous commercials, making television appearances and giving numerous other media interviews, which all eat away at the athlete's time.
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Lavender's Healing Properties
This article describes the many therapeutic benefits of lavender for people with autoimmune and related conditions.
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Levodopa/Carbidopa for Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. Levodopa and carbidopa are used by Parkinson's patients to raise and maintain brain dopamine levels.
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More Chinese Herbal Medical Terms
Understanding terminology like Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness and Phlegm, which have specific meaning in Chinese Medicine, will aid in appreciating TCM's complex ideas.
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Onion Recipes & Nutritional Value
Onions - economical, healthy, tasty and versatile. Try this classic French Onion Soup Recipe or a fast vegetarian chilli both will tantalize your tastebuds.
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is "distant nerve damage." It affects the nerves in the limbs, torso, and face. Learn about its causes and treatment options.
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Physical Therapy recap
A definition, methods, patient and physical therapist - connection. In your opinion, what is the most important part of modern physical therapy?
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Preventing Back Pain
Back pain is the most common type of pain patients discuss with their doctors. Here are some tips to help prevent back pain in the future.
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Primer on Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common, sometimes debilitating ailment. Anatomy, and common causes of lumbar pain are reviewed.
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