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Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
The misunderstood neurological illness restless leg syndrome can be diagnosed and treated to increase a person's quality of living. Research is ongoing.
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Cancer Pain Management
Effective cancer pain management requires a combination of pharmaceutical treatments and the assessment and treatment of psychosocial factors affecting the patient.
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The Politics of Pain and the War on Drugs
The effects of the policy of our Government in their War on Drugs is causing great harm to those who suffer from pain that is caused by Neuropathic Disease. Until this policy is corrected or terminated. The numbers of those that suffer will grow - until they exist no longer.
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Neuropathic Pain Part III - A Medical Crisis
The zeal of the War on Drugs agencies of the U.S. Federal government are making criminals of doctors and causing innocent patients to suffer needlessly. This is the primary cause of a medical tragedy that is happening in this country right now.
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Chocolate Cravings and Mood
For some people, eating chocolate can be a quick and enjoyable anti-depressant. But for others, the good feelings are followed by a let-down and can make them feel worse.
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The Origins of Heroin
Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.
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Restless Leg Syndrome
If you are one of the approximate 12 million plus Americans who experience a condition known as Restless Leg Syndrome, it is important to keep on the move. . .
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Preparing for Surgery
Millions of people undergo surgery each year and it can be a frightening experience. Knowing what to expect can be helpful.
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Steroid Use and Aggression
Even seemingly good habits can be taken to extreme. Using anabolic steroids to build body mass can be harmful to users and to those around them.
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The Mental Effects of RSD - Upon The Patient and The Disease
An introduction to a series of articles on the affect of the patients mental attitude and mind-set - with regard to the disease. And the possible ways and reasons why the patient may exert such control both to the good of and to the detriment of the patient.
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No Wonder The King Went Mad!
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
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Foot and Hand Massage
How about trying this simple and non-invasive method of pain relief. A foot and hand massage can make you feel better in minutes.
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Therapeutic Humor
How does humor affect health care surroundings? Read on to find out more about the value and effects of humor.
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What Killed Richard Randolph?
Murder is, once again, suspected when Richard Randolph dies. His wife, Judith, is suspected but she accuses Nancy Randolph.
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Battling Teen Pharm Parties
As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.
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Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, but there are many other possible causes as well.
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Cone Shell Toxins May Ease Pain
Better chronic pain relief could be possible in the future, thanks to research into the proteins in the poisons used by marine cone shell snails to immobilise their prey.
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Prescription Medications
OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike.
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome can dramatically decrease a person's quality of life. Though poorly understood, RLS is a biochemical condition that responds to treatment.
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Should Back Pain Sufferers Avoid Medical Care?
The treatment and diagnostic costs of lower back pain in the industrialized world are staggering. Something dramatic needs to be done to fix the problem. Applying chiropractic as the industry "gate-keeper" is the most sensible and cost-saving measure available.
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The Various Manifestations of RSD and Their Possible Treatment
An examination of the various manifestations of RSD are considered as to the nature of the disease. What it atually is and how it spreads. Once the exact nature of the disease is known - there may be very different but effective methods of teratment possible. Some of these treatments could well result in remission. Other treatments, perhaps may result - in a cure.
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NMDA antagonists, CFS/ME and FM
NMDA receptor antagonists are used in the treatment of neurological illnesses and chronic pain. They may also help CFS/ME and fibromyalgia.
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Oxycontin, Gateway to Heroin, Suboxone
Opioid addiction is a deadly disease, but for severe cases there is finally an alternative to the oftentimes lifelong prison of Oxycontin, Heroin or Methadone Maintenance
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The Psychological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa, Part I
Psychological insight into how and why anorexia nervosa develops.
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Neuropathic Pain: New Insights, New Interventions - Part II
We continue from last week with the identification and the mechanics for the various types of neuropathic pain. The actual mechanisms for pain detction are described in minute detail.
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