Chances are, you have heard of acupressure therapy. However, you may wonder what exactly acupressure is. Well, acupressure is acupuncture without the needles. Acupressure involves applying pressure- typically with fingers, but also uses hands, elbows, knees, feet, and blunt objects- to specific points on the body in order to promote healing. Traditional Chinese medicine says … Read more
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is an intestinal disorder. It is characterized by pain in the belly, bloating or cramping, and constipation or diarrhea. It is a long-term condition- however, there are some things that you can do to naturally reduce the symptoms you experience. You should know that they symptoms of IBS do vary … Read more
Often, individuals struggle with how to find the words to explain their symptoms to their doctor effectively. This is very important information for the doctor to have in order to provide an accurate diagnosis. On average, a medical interview is only about ten minutes, so you must be able to present your information in a … Read more
It does not matter who you are or where you are from: your health is more important than anything in life because without it, sooner or later, everything else can fail dramatically. Celebrities may seem untouchable and surrounded by an aura of mystery and even heroism, but the truth is that diseases don’t forgive them … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis, also called MS is a disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath covering the nerves. The myelin sheath is there to protect the nerves and to help facilitate communication between your body and brain. Therefore, when this myelin is damaged, communication is disrupted. Eventually, the nerves will deteriorate- which at this … Read more
The myofascial pain syndrome is a medical condition that is as real as it is mysterious. Although it is acknowledged as a medical condition in its full rights, the harsh truth is that no research has been able to reveal precisely what its causes are. The chronic myofascial pain is a type of chronic pain … Read more
Treating chronic gastric pain symptoms without medication is of major importance to the gastric pain sufferer. Symptoms associated with gastric pain can be unbearable, disrupting the gastric pain sufferer’s life, causing lost time from work, and inability to attend social gatherings due to the unwanted symptoms. Seeking help through western medicine offers little relief, as … Read more
If you want learn how to know if you have arthritis in the knee there are 7 common signs that are considered to be indicators that it could be present. It is important to remember that even if all 7 signs are present that it doesn’t mean you have arthritis; you need a doctor to … Read more
There are topics in the media world that don’t cease to be approached again and again. The use of marijuana for medical purposes (as well as for recreational purposes) is one of these topics. Everywhere you turn, you will most likely encounter something to hint at how legal or illegal this plant is in various … Read more
Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) was a Mexican painter who is believed to have suffered from fibromyalgia as the result of an unfortunate bus accident. It is known for sure that she suffered from some form of chronic pain throughout her life, and many interpret her paintings and other pieces of artwork as being an … Read more