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Natural Pain Relievers
Before you take that pill for your aches and pains, take note: more people die each year of bleeding ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) than from cocaine abuse..
Chronic Pain
Sure, pain may be a sign that something’s wrong. You jam your knee during sports, or bang your thumb while hammering.
Neural therapy: Pain, pain, go away
Pain is one of the most common conditions for which patients seek medical attention. The cause of pain can be due to trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, inflammatory and degenerative conditions such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, or metabolic problems such as headaches, cancer and organ disease.
Banish Pain with Bowen Therapy
Bowen is a gentle manipulation of muscles at key points in the body to stimulate the flow of energy and fast-track the healing process. “Let’s do it right here on the trail,” suggested my hiking partner.
Pulling the Plug on Pain
Pain has a purpose. It’s part of the body’s inflammatory response - telling us that something needs fixing. Its message cannot be ignored or masked with painkillers. The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
Nature's Pain Killers
Pain is a fact of life that afflicts millions of North Americans, both young and old, on a daily basis. From strenuous physical activity to injuries, we face pain. As we age, we are less able to deal with the stressors in our lives that cause pain..
Cupping: Promoting Circulation with Suction Cups
Cupping is a traditional healing technique that promotes circulation and detoxification by stimulating the skin with the application of suction cup.
Feet, Burning
Clinically called erythromelalgia, burning-feet syndrome causes feet to suddenly burn and redden with heat. In some cases, the burning is an intensely painful experience. For others, it is only bothersome. Walking on a cold floor relieves symptoms and feels good.
Feet, Sore
Feet are often sore after a day_s work, when standing or pounding pavement for hours has worn out the muscles and ligaments of the feet. If you have been on your feet all day, it is likely they are swollen and sore from the extra pressure on the venous and lymphatic systems.
Neck Pain
Constant or recurring neck pain is a common problem today. It is often related to bad posture combined with tension and *stress that is unloaded onto the shoulders. Neck pain is felt in the muscles, causing aching, soreness, and stiffness.
Neuralgia
Nerves conduct the sense of touch to the brain, so when they are irritated, the *pain can be excruciating. Pain characterizes all kinds of neuralgia. Typical nerve pains are severe, shooting or recurring attacks. They are brought on by movement or just occur on their own.
Pain
Pain is the body_s mechanism for alerting the conscious mind of a problem. Feeling pain is vital to survival. The actual cause of pain remains a myster.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome, especially at night, is not uncommon. The legs will itch, tickle or burn. Moving them brings only fleeting relief. Seconds or minutes later, the irresistible urge to move returns. It can be so annoying that it hinders sleep and causes frequent waking.
Whiplash
Whiplash causes painful muscle stiffness in the neck. The tense muscles can pinch nerves and cause numbness, burning and tingling in the arms and fingers. In severe cases, whiplash can lead to weakness and paralysis of the arm muscles.
Taming the Pain
I can summarize what I was taught about treating chronic pain in medical school in two sentences: Use Tylenol or Motrin. If the patient has cancer, you can use narcotics if you have to.
Medical Marijuana or Reefer Madness?
Canadian patients, through their doctors and with Health Canada authorization, have had access to medicinal marijuana since 1999. Meanwhile, study results in July 2007 confirmed earlier work linking marijuana use by young people to a significantly increased risk of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

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