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Aromatherapy for Burn Out
Dec 02, 2011
The term "burn out" was developed in the early 1970s to describe a particular array of symptoms that were mostly seen at that time in people serving in the helping professions: doctors, nurses, teachers and health support staff were all affected. These...Managing Migraines with Nutrition
Nov 29, 2011
Pizzonrno et al. explains migraines as being the result of excessive dilation of blood vessels in the head. He goes on to say that they affect 15%-20% of men and 25%-30% of women. In addition to this, this vasodilation causes the nerves that are...A Full Body Approach to Treating Pain
Nov 23, 2011
If your therapist only worked on a specific area of your body, you may be wondering why you only got limited or no success. Physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths all do it. They are taught to focus their work on a group...Acupuncture for Headaches
Nov 23, 2011
Headaches can be debilitating, and those that suffer from them often suffer silently. Whilst modern medicine has come along way, more and more people are turning to alternative therapies that come without the harsh side effects of many prescribed medications.What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Nov 21, 2011
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that primarlily involves the sacroiliac joints at the base of the spine. A systemic disorder, it can also spread to other areas of the body over time. Little is known about the cause of this disorder, but...What is Dysphagia?
Nov 18, 2011
The simplest definition of dysphagia is "difficulty swallowing" and this is also the primary symptom of the disorder. However, the causes, symptoms and treatments for dysphagia are considerably more complex than the dictionary definition suggests. The...What Can I Do to Help My Arthritis?
Nov 16, 2011
Every creak, ache or pain is tipped into the "arthritis" basket. That's a pity, because it's a frightening diagnosis for the owner, and not terribly helpful. Many times, the discomfort is not from a disease condition at all, and just needs some lifestyle...Understanding Chronic Fatigue
Nov 15, 2011
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition that has only received acceptance from the mainstream medical community within the last decade. Although some scientific basis for the condition was mentioned in the literature in the early 1950s, it...The Diabetes Epidemic
Nov 11, 2011
Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions worldwide, as people become more sedentary, exercise less and consume more processed foods. The number of people living with diabetes has doubled since 1980 to around 350 million. While increasing numbers are...Essential Oil Blends for Migraines
Nov 10, 2011
Did you remember to pay your respects at the shrine of the anti-migraine god today? If you’re not a sufferer, you’d better do it to preserve the status quo. What is Migraine? Plenty of people get regular headaches, but they aren’t migraines though...How to Manage Coeliac Disease
Oct 31, 2011
What is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac (pronouced 'see-lee-ak') disease is a condition where the immune system reacts to gluten. The lining of the intestines have tiny hairs called villi; when gluten is eaten, the immune system reacts and damages these villi.What is Vertigo?
Oct 28, 2011
What is vertigo? We all know that it is a feeling of dizziness often associated with "fear of heights," but it is also a medical condition that can be experienced at any time. A physiotherapist, an herbalist or a homoeopath in your area may be able...Yoga Poses for Fertility
Oct 27, 2011
When you're trying to conceive a baby, you need your body and mind to be in the best shape possible. Whether you want to increase or maintain your health and wellbeing for this most important of times, yoga can be a great aid and companion. Stress...Reflexology for Anxiety
Oct 26, 2011
Everyone experiences anxiety in different ways. Some of the most common symptoms include: Constant and obsessive worrying Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to cry all the time Obsessive and repetitive thoughts Wildly fluctuating emotions Difficulty...Anxiety: What is it Really?
Oct 24, 2011
Anxiety is an awful, physically and mentally uncomfortable phenomenon that is easily explained as "fear of the future". If you think about the last time you felt anxious or worried about something, it will always be something you are concerned about...All About Diabetes
Oct 18, 2011
After we eat a meal, the carbohydrate is broken down into glucose and passed into the bloodstream. The hormone called insulin is then alerted and is responsible for regulating the glucose by taking it from the bloodstream into the cells of the body.What Causes Watering Eyes?
Oct 14, 2011
What causes watering eyes? Why do they water? How do you treat watering eyes? Usually, we can pinpoint the cause, but sometimes we're not sure. Occasionally, eye watering can become chronic and seem to occur for no particular reason. An understanding...Aromatherapy for Weight Loss
Oct 10, 2011
At some point many of us take a look at the scales (or our waistbands) and hit the panic button; it's time to diet. However, what can we do to make this time any different from any other diet regime we try? What can we do to make changes to our lifestyles, eating...Depression and Reflexology
Oct 03, 2011
Reflexology has been well documented by science to relieve symptoms of depression. Read on for more information. What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a complimentary therapy whose principles are based on the reflexive action of organs, tissues, glands...Mindfulness for Depression
Sep 27, 2011
Depression is becoming one of the main causes of ill health in the western world, but hope is on the horizon. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is emerging as an effective way of helping people with depression to help themselves. What is Mindfulness?
