Medicine Articles
241: Lastone Therapy
What is LaStone Therapy?
The application of hot and cold stones to the body as a therapeutic massage has been a part of many ancient cultures. This technique was further developed by Mary Nelson of Tucson, Arizona in 1993. She incorporated the traditional healing practices of Native Americans along with Zen philosophies and the cultural traditions of East Polynesia into this modern version of stone massage therapy which is called LaStone therapy.
How does LaStone Therapy...
242: Causes Of Candida
Candida is a form of yeast that exists naturally in everyone. It is normally harmless and is simply present in the body. However, if the body for one reason or another falls out of balance, candida can grow excessively, leading to a host of problems. Unlike many other medical conditions, there is not just one cause of candidiasis that is accepted by the medical community. There is a combination of a variety of different factors that allows this form of yeast to wreak havoc on...
243: Managing Crohns Disease Naturally
Unless you?ve been hiding in a cave for the past several years you probably know of the boom in the alternative health industry. With fading confidence in modern medicine, people are entering a virtual time machine and are looking to remedies of the past for the treatments of the future.
The natural approach to managing diseases has manifested itself through the creation of organic supermarkets, holistic stores, and alternative health practitioners. Each of these businesse...
244: Tips And Treatment For Acid Reflux Or Heartburn
Unhealthy diets laden with saturated fats and fried foods affect people?s digestion. One of the major digestive problems that result from this situation is heartburn. If you are suffering from acid reflux, here is a brief overview of the medications used to treat acid reflux.
What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a result of digestion. It affects the esophagus and the stomach. The esophagus is a tube through which the food enters the stomach. There is a valve, which opens to ...
245: Swedish Massage
Ever since the Swedish doctor Per Henrik Ling invented the concept of Swedish massage sometime in the 1700s, the world has never looked at relaxation the same way again. It is not as if various forms of massage did not exist up to that point ? they did. However, nothing could come close to these techniques, which were specifically formulated to detoxify body tissues and boost the overall oxygen content in the blood. All the while the masseur?s subject has a real good time aro...
246: Is Getting A Tan Dangerous For My Health
The direct answer is yes. According to numerous recent scientific studies, having a tan increases a person's chances of developing a kind of a serious and dangerous skin cancer, known as Malignant Melanoma. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) clearly states that is of vital importance for people to protect their skin again the harmful UV radiation. Whether you enjoy being at the beach or under a tanning bed, the hot sun or the special tanning bed lamps carry these hazar...
247: Natural Therapies For Back Pain: Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Yoga And Herbs
Back pain can cause you immense pain. Other than drug medications, there are many natural therapy methods for your pain. Take a proactive approach to your pain and you will then be able to live life to its fullest.
Here are some facts to reveal how common back pain is. Back pain in the U. S. currently accounts for approximately 50-60% of pain complaints for workers. It is surprising to note that it does not matter what type of job you hold. Whether you are a factory worker...
248: Varicocele Surgery Options
There are three types of surgery and one so called ?non surgical? procedure. The three surgeries all involve surgical ligation, i.e. surgery to tie off the faulty veins.
I. Varicocelectomy (Conventional Open Surgery)
In a conventional varicocelectomy the doctor makes a two or three inch incision below the groin area or in the abdomen. He goes in and ties off the offending veins. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis (i.e. no overnight hospital stay) using g...
249: Acne Light Treatment - An Acne Cure?
As futuristic as it may sound, there is a new skin blemish remedy called acne light treatment, also called Blue light therapy or Clearlight. This is mainly for acne patients who have had little success with other treatments. This amazing therapy focuses on destroying the bacteria that causes most forms of acne, propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). P. Acnes creates the small molecules known as porphyrins that in turn help produce the bacterium that causes most types of acne inf...
250: Why You Should Choose A Chiropractor For Back Pain Relief
When you are in pain, finding relief is the most pressing thought in your mind. Masking the pain with painkillers or dangerous surgery often leads to unfavorable results, and risks your future chances for living a pain-free life. That?s why finding a caring, professional chiropractor should be your first choice.
A qualified chiropractor can quickly provide you with a diagnosis and treatment plan, or can point you in the direction of a medical professional who can help you....
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