An Overview of the Different Types of Chronic Pain

Different Types of Chronic Pain

An overview of pain as described by Researchers It is important to know that pain is such a complex subjective phenomenon and this makes it quite difficult to just describe in a few words. It is for this reason that it has been put into different categories, which differ in cause, effect, and treatment processes. … Read more

Can Acupuncture help with sciatic nerve pain?

Acupuncture for sciatic nerve pain

Acupuncture, a 3000 year old healing technique that originates from Chinese medicine, improves the function of the body through the promotion of the self-healing process. This is done by stimulating certain anatomical points called “acupuncture points” or “acupoints”, through inserting fine, sterile needles into the skin. Acupuncture, according to a number of case studies, is … Read more

Is Depression a Disease or Illness?

Is Depression a Disease or Illness

It is the question of many people today if depression is indeed a disease.  To our sadness, most people don’t even know the actual meaning of a disease. So it won’t be surprising if the case of depression suddenly becomes a major issue. The other problem is that many scientists do not take an important … Read more

Is fatigue a symptom of shingles?

Is fatigue a symptom of shingles

Shingle is a disease of a nerve and the encompassing skin surface which is mostly supplied by the nerve itself, brought on by the varicella-zoster infection. This is the same infection that causes chickenpox and any individual who has recouped from chickenpox, whether young or old can easily get shingles. There are an expected 1 million … Read more

Is Leukemia a chronic illness?

Is Leukemia a chronic illness

Chronical nature of leukemia Blood is one of the most important parts of human body. It helps to maintain a proper follow of nutrients and it also helps in exchange of oxygen through the whole body. There are mainly two types of blood cells in the body. While blood cell and red blood cells. White … Read more

Is Multiple Sclerosis Genetically Inherited?

Is Multiple Sclerosis Genetically Inherited

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is characterised as a long-term disease that affects your brain, spinal cord and your eyes, resulting problems with vision, balance, muscle control and other functions. The effects of the disease differ from person to person, some are mild with no treatment required, while others can make it hard to … Read more

The Importance of Leg Pressure Points

Leg Pressure Points

We have what is known as pressure points scattered throughout the body. These pressure points reduce pain when pressure or manipulation is applied correctly. In addition to alleviating pain, manipulation of these pressure points may also provide other significant benefits to the health. Pressure points can be found in the head, neck, back, arms, legs … Read more

Sleep Deprivation –Do you know the Real Cause?

Sleep Deprivation

If you are not sleeping well at night, you are suffering. Many research studies have been conducted concerning those who lack the necessary eight hours of sleep each night. Those studies show reduced attention spans, poorer concentration, and a number of other consequences associated with sleeping less than eight hours each night. For children who … Read more