Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is caused by excessive or abnormal activity in the neural areas of the brain. It is more likely to occur in younger children and those above 65 years of age, but other instances are not uncommon. Epilepsy is rarely cured by medication, but can be controlled so that the …
Scoliosis is a condition where there is an abnormal curvature of the spine which causes chronic discomfort and pain. There is no cure for this ailment and the search for ways to reduce the negative symptoms and maladies that accompany this condition continue. Massage therapy is a common way that patients can reduce pressure and …
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According to study done by the Mayo Clinic, massage therapy is beneficial for those who have recently undergone heart surgery. Heart surgery recovery is one of the most crucial times a heart patient must endure and through massage, pain can be alleviated. During a 5-month period, the Mayo Clinic studied 58 patients who participated in …
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ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This condition, found in children and adolescents, affects their impulse control, over-activity and attention problems. When children and adolescents have ADHD, they normally go to their family pediatricians, physicians, child psychiatrists, psychologists and pediatric neurologists. The attention-deficit class has become progressively more popular amongst clinicians, and the analytic …
Being involved in contact sports such as football, boxing, wrestling, martial arts and the like, requires extra care from the players. Prevention is still the best way to keep us healthy. Still, many things can happen with contact sports and one of the most common is having a concussion. When the head is forcefully hit …
Tui Na, or tuina, is a therapeutic form of massage and has been used in China for more than 5,000 years. Defined as “the ancient healing art of fingers and strength,” tui na (pronounced “twee nah”) has been gaining international attention for its safe and effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions. Tui na …
Many professional, college and high school athletic teams and athletes are using acupuncture treatment for sports injuries. Sports injuries are injuries that typically occur while participating in organized sports, competitions, training sessions, or organized fitness activities. These injuries may occur for a variety of reasons, including improper training, lack of appropriate footwear or safety equipment. …
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Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of an organism called Candida. These organisms are sometimes present in the vagina in smaller numbers without any symptoms, but occasionally a change in their environment gives them a chance to multiply and grow out of control. Yeast infections can occur due to increased sexual activity, infections, colds, …
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Circulatory massage is the most common healing method used for enhancing the proper flow of blood through the entire body and providing relaxation to the various muscles. This massage relaxes the tensed muscles in the body and relieves the stress from the body thus improving the overall health of the person. It involves applying pressure …
The sciatic nerve is a nerve bundle composed of several nerve roots that originate in the lower back and sacral area. This nerve goes down to the lower leg and foot and down the back of the thigh between muscles like the piriformis, which run down from the sacral area to the legs. A tightening …