Print this entryRocky Mountain Spotted Fever, commonly abbreviated as RMSF, is an infectious disease carried by various ticks, which bite a person and infect them with Rickettsia group bacteria. About 20,000 cases occur in the US each year, mainly in the spring and summer months when people spend more time outdoors in the wild. Contrary to the name, RMSF is pretty rare but can be fatal if it is not diagnosed and treated promptly. A blood test can determine whether…
Print this entryHow to Help Your Pain-Related Insomnia When you have chronic pain, it is often worse at night. Sometimes you experience more pain at night, but for others, it is hard because it makes it difficult to sleep. Perhaps during the day you are momentarily distracted by work or playing with your kids or cooking dinner. But when nighttime comes and you relax, suddenly the pain is heightened and amplified. This might ultimately lead to insomnia. Valerian Root An…
Print this entryWhen you visit the doctor for your arthritis pain, you may be prescribed medications to help with the symptoms and any other discomforts. The downside to most drugs for arthritis is that they can be harsh on your system, causing other physical discomforts in spite of your arthritis pain. For those who wish to avoid upset stomachs, dry mouth, and other unpleasant side effects, there are natural medicines to try that can help with your arthritis while being…
Print this entryBeing famous is no protection against Lyme disease. Here are 14 high-profile sufferers. Avril Lavigne Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne is one of the latest in a growing list of celebrities who have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and struggled with various symptoms. Her experience was one all too common to those with Lyme-severe symptoms, yet being told by doctors that they were imagining things. She has been outspoken in her discussion of the illness and what a…
Print this entryThe Link Between Pain and Mental Illness It is not unusual to have both chronic pain and a type of mental illness. These two things are often related, whether because of the other, or simply occurring at the same time. Take a look at how they may be linked in your situation. How Pain and Mental Illness Are Linked Some people don’t realize that the reason they have pain and a mental illness is because they are so…
Print this entryAs women, we have many ways with which to approach our health from a holistic perspective. As you most likely know, holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and tends to look at things from the lens of mind, body, and spirit. How does a holistic approach differ from a more conventional approach? A conventional or allopathic approach to health favors pharmaceutical medicine as the best course of action for numerous diseases. However, one of the criticisms of…
Print this entryPain is a common symptom and usually misunderstood. We have been taught to get rid of the pain. The typical way is to use a prescription, non-prescription pill, or other methods that mask the pain. Pain is considered bad. Is pain really the foe? Alternatively, does it have a message for us? According to Louise Hay in her book, “How to Heal Your Body“, she states that pain is about guilt and it always seeks punishment. Her affirmation…
Print this entryNaturopathy Versus Conventional Medicine The digital age came upon us and brought us to an ever changing landscape of medical innovations. From the most advanced medical procedures to the breadth of health knowledge systems available to patients and physicians alike, our current state of medical affairs are offering us formerly unimaginable ways of dealing with a host health issues and conundrum. Yet this very same digital age we are in also exposed us to the caveat of modernity:…
Print this entryPros And Cons of Alternative Medicine and Treatment Modalities Over the years, alternative medicine has gained more popularity, and with it the number of believers in its unique and natural method. Yoga, massage therapy, hypnosis, herbal medicine and acupuncture, among others are just a few of the most well-known techniques that people use along with or instead of conventional modern medicine methods. If you’re considering incorporating alternative therapies into your health and wellness regimen, it is important to…
Print this entryAs you have probably discovered if you suffer from a sleep disorder, you are not alone. In fact, 40 million Americans have reported suffering from some type of sleep disorder. Furthermore, there are various types of sleep disorders – ranging from sleep apnea to insomnia – and each should be treated differently. Many who suffer from sleep disorders are turning to complementary health approaches to help them get a more restful night’s sleep using more natural therapies, especially,…