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  • Zamboni Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Brings Hope.  By : Dave Menu
    A friend of mine is obsessed by information on medicine. She really likes spending hours online researching the most obscure information about disease treatments. I would always poke fun at her for it -- it would be in good fun, of course. When her father was diagnosed with MS, she had the perfect answer to my small-minded behavior. The moment she learned of her father's unfortunate diagnosis, she asked him to come and stay with us. Then she remembered having read something about an unusual treatment for multiple sclerosis.
  • Lou Gehrigs Disease ALS: A Coachs Story  By : Amy Sherwood
    Lou Gehrigs Disease ALS does not have to send you spiraling into depression. Here is the story of one man who focuses on overcoming and being.
  • Facts About Multiple Sclerosis  By : Chandrasekaran Rajamani
    Multiple sclerosis or MS is a nerve disorder which mostly progresses slowly. Our nervous system comprises of brain,spinal cord,and nerves to carry messages. Like wires,to prevent short circuits all nerves are covered with insulation known as myelin sheath. In those people suffering from multiple sclerosis,the body's immune system attacks the nerves insulation myelin,mistaking it for a foreign body or virus. This results in nerve damage and you have problem in the specific area of nerve damage.
  • Be Aware of Acid Reflux by Learning its Symptoms  By : Vartance Lux
    Acid reflux refers to the condition in which the partially digested food containing digestive juices travels back into the esophagus from the mouth.To describe the mechanical layout of this disease, our digestive system has a circular band of muscle called lower esophageal sphincter.
  • OPC-3: An Antioxidant in a Leauge of its own  By : Arnold Nacksyski
    This article discusses the benefits and liablilities of OPC-3, and whether this product is good for you or not.
  • What You Need to Know - Multiple Sclerosis Treatments  By : Veronica Carrillo
    Multiple sclerosis, also called as MS in short, is a nervous disorder which affects the central nervous system .i.e. brain and spinal cord. This causes imbalance between body organs and the brain which results in down fall of vision, hearing capabilities and muscle strength. It is because of lack of a substance in nerves called myelin which is gradually destroyed due to MS disorder.
  • Treating the Elderly with Reflexology  By : Ralph Pinks
    Americans spend more than one billion dollars every year on nonprescription medicines, and a vast majority of them are the elderly. And not only are they expensive, the medications provide only temporary relief and in no way address the root of the problem. What can you do about arthritis, constipation, fatigue, loss of muscle control, and other common complaints by the elderly sector of society? There are some easy and effective holistic treatments that do alleviate symptoms.
  • Tools That Can Help Reflexology  By : Justin Mballa
    Reflexology is a powerful form of alternative treatment that is becoming increasingly popular in industrialized societies. Reflexology principles have been in place for centuries, and only recently are western societies beginning to understand how powerful it can be for dealing with many different types of symptoms. In this article, we'll focus on examining some types of tools that are available for sale that can be of immense help when it comes to reflexology.
  • Reflexology Whats it all about Anyway?  By : Bill Cromwell
    Reflexology is when nerves are stimulated on three different body parts: the feet, hands and sometimes the ears. The stimulation is done by applying pressure and by massage. The purpose is to cause any blocked energy to release from the body. It is a practice that is natural and promotes self-healing within the body. Those who practice reflexology believe that we have areas of the foot and hands that correspond to other areas of the body and when pressed, or massaged they can have an effect.
  • Questions About Reflexology  By : Gregory Ben
    Reflexology is a type of alternative medicine that more and more people are learning to use to benefit their health in the United States and across the world. It is a practice that is not very well understood by the uninitiated, so in this article we'll do our best to answer some basic questions that you may have about the reflexology practice.
    Question: How often do I have to visit a reflexologist in order to receive the fullest benefits from the practice?
  • Making Reflexology a Family Affair  By : Anthony Hopkins
    In the fast paced society that we live in today, I highly recommend that you take a time out for yourself each day. Better yet, I recommend taking time for your entire family to relax and unwind. It is a natural process that is highly ignored these days because everyone is so busy. Before long you will notice a big difference in how you see life and that you are able to manage your day so much better. Include your children and make it something that the children look forward to and enjoy.
  • Whats In a Name Famous Chiropractors!  By : Orlando Peres
    Chiropractics are as much a science as it is an art. It is therefore not surprising that it has drawn the interest and passion of a variety of different individuals, some of whom modern Americans might consider as being of ill repute, while others would find them misunderstood geniuses whose time simply has not yet come. While chiropractics probably have little formative effect on their area of repute, it does appear to have greatly affected their personal development, their outlook on life, and
  • Cystic Fibrosis and Alternative Medicine  By : Oliva Twist
    Scientists and researchers recently released a study showing a decline in birthrates of babies with cystic fibrosis since genetic testing became available. The general public has more knowledge and understanding of the disease that was a mystery for so long. In medieval times the people believed a baby was "bewitched" when they displayed symptoms of what we now know is cystic fibrosis.
  • Pain Killers or Chiropractic Care Which Is Safer?  By : Chifon Greg
    For the uninitiated, a chiropractic adjustment sounds like a bone crunching experience. Add to this the jokes that are circulated at the expense of chiropractors, as well as the misgivings of those who are simply uninformed about the whole process, and it is not surprising to find that some might still be hesitant to undergo much needed care and instead opt for a host of chemicals such as pain killers. Yet which is better for you the pain killers or the chiropractic care?
  • Are You In Pain and Stumped Find Out What A Doctor Of Chiropractic Can Do For You!  By : Alex Ken
    Whenever you speak of chiropractors, you will often hear the adherents of old school medical treatments deride their work as being unlicensed and a quack's profession.
  • Aspiring Chiropractors Take Note There Are Still Some Open Areas!  By : Alex Ken
    If you are an aspiring chiropractor, you know how hard you are working for that degree. After all, there is so much more to your education than the critics will give you credit for and if it were easy to become a chiropractor, probably everyone would be doing it. Once you are finally ready to graduate and begin your own practice, you will naturally want to work in an area where there is not a lot of competition, simply for the fact that less competition simply means that there will be more patie
  • Could Eating Pork Trigger Multiple Sclerosis?  By : Richard H. Ealom
    INTRODUCTION: Multiple Sclerosis, more commonly referred to as MS, is a progressive disease of the nervous system along with a hardening of the muscles and can often result in damage to the nerves of the face.

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