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Massage after surgery
A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that a 20-minute evening back massage can help relieve pain and reduce anxiety following major surgery–when given in addition to pain medications.
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Explore other posts about: healthy, massage, pain reliefSpotlight on Acai
By now you’ve heard about the superfood from the Amazon rain forests in Brazil called Acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”). If you haven’t, by the end of this post you’ll probably find reason to add it to you diet.
What is Açaí?
Açaí is a distinct purple berry indigenous to the Amazon rainforest. The açaí fruit may be […]Running is not so bad
We’ve all heard the news that running can be bad for your joint and can over-stress your cardiovascular system beyond it’s capacity. There are other rumors about running but frankly this vigorous exercise has gotten a bad rap.
Every person who takes up running has been confronted by a “helpful” critic who is […]Common nutrition mistakes
Do you need to take calcium AND magnesium? How much copper is too much copper? And which omega oil should I ge more of, omega-6 or omega-3? Well, Dr. Oz and oncologist Dr. Dwight McKee, via Oprah’s site have all of these answers in a recent post. Check it out below:
Calcium […]
Evidence of cell phone danger
Here is an alarming video of a sure epidemic of the times we live in. Check it out:
Here’s the link to the video in case you can’t view it below: Cell phone dangers videoSource: Mercola.com
Explore other posts about: cancer, energy, healthy, neurology, poisonNutrition does matter regarding migraines
Migraine sufferers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that there is some help for their pain in the form of nutrition and supplements. Drugs don’t have to be the only answer, which is great considering the number of side effects that usually come with them.
Neurologist Dr. Allen S. Josephs, Co-Founder & Chairman of […]MRIs not always helpful to address back pain
According to recent guidelines outlined by the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society, doctors should not routinely order imaging or other diagnostic tests such as MRIs, CAT scans, or X-rays for patients with nonspecific low back pain.
This is good news for those who have nonspecific low back pain and may be […]Foods that don’t have to be organic
The following list is probably just as important as the list of 12 organic foods I posted on previously. Dr. Mercola posted on the 12 foods that DON’T have to be organic when you purchase them.
Explore other posts about: No TagsLifestyle changes to beat headaches
In addition to massage therapy, cold therapy and reducing stress, that can be very helpful for headaches, below are some lifestyle changes to incorporate if you suffer from them frequently.
Exercise moderately three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes. This helps ward off headaches through the production of pain-relieving endorphins. Here’s more advice:
- Never […]Spotlight on the incredible egg
Eating eggs can be controversial. Some argue that the regular consumption of poached, over easy or scrambled breakfast staple is not worth the risk of increased cholesterol that comes with it. Others feel that eggs offer a great source of protein that even some people with certain dietary restrictions (like lacto-ovo vegetarians) can […]
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