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5 Things to Know Before Signing a Pain Management Contract
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Pain Management Agreements<p>If you struggle with fibromyalgia, persistent back pain or chronic pain, chances are you …
PainParkinson's Disease, Celiac Disease, and the Gluten-Free Diet
Can the gluten-free diet help your Parkinson's disease?<p>Some people with Parkinson's disease believe they might alleviate some of their symptoms—or …
GlutenThe Best Home-Based Tools for Self Myofascial Release
Roll Out the Kinks With These Tools<p>Self-myofascial release sounds like a complicated subject, doesn't it? And while everything that has to do with …
ExerciseOpioid-Induced Hyperalgesia & Allodynia
Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment<p>People who live with chronic pain sometimes depend on prescription painkillers to function. However, one of the most …
PainIs Your Arm or Leg Bone Broken?
Should you call an ambulance or take care of it yourself?<p>1. What happened to make you think you broke it?<p>Nothing. It just started hurting. I don't …
PainThe Best CrossFit Apps Every Serious Athlete Should Download
Add These Apps to Your Phone, Stat<p>CrossFit workouts are <i>tough</i>. They're known for being grueling, pushing you to your limits in the pursuit of …
CrossFitWhy Are Children's Health Insurance Premiums Going Up in 2018?
If you buy your health insurance in the individual market, you've likely seen headlines about the rate increases that will be coming in 2018. The …
InsuranceImmune Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Our immune systems are true marvels—they keep our teeming intestinal bacteria under control; they fight off a barrage of invading viruses, and they …
CancerWhen Do You Need to Drink More Water?
How Much Water Do You Need to Drink Every Day?<p>Your body contains more water than anything else, about 60 percent of your total body weight. Water …
WellnessShould You Eat to Feed Your Microbiome?
Among the prominent and recurring themes in both medical research and health reporting is the importance of the microbiome, and rightly so. Even as …
MicrobiomeCan Ambien Be Used as Treatment for Coma, Dystonia, and Brain Injuries?
Insomnia Medication May Rarely Improve Severe Neurological Impairments<p>Ambien (sold as the generic zolpidem) is typically prescribed for the treatment …
NeuroscienceOrthotics for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Do They Work?
If you have posterior tibial tendonitis, sometimes referred to as posterior tibial tendon (PTT) dysfunction, you may benefit from working with a …
PainSick Building Syndrome Explained
When buildings make occupants sick<p>The term “sick building syndrome” is a misnomer. After all, it’s not the building that is sick, but rather its …
ConstructionThe Benefits of Moringa
Is moringa a miracle food?<p>Over the past few years, a tree called moringa (Moringa oleifera) has drawn major attention as a nutrient-packed superfood. …
Alternative MedicineWegener’s Granulomatosis: Diagnosing a Rare Autoimmune Disorder
Autoimmune disorder causes blood vessel inflammation<p>Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), known more commonly as Wegener’s granulomatosis, is a …
MedicineWhat Is Wilson's Disease?
Genetic disorder causes harmful accumulation of copper<p>Wilson’s disease, also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, is a genetic disorder which …
MedicineBody Image and Eating Disorders
What's the Connection?<p>Body image distress is often seen as a symptom of an eating disorder. However, not every person with an eating disorder has a …
Body ImageThe Evolution of Urgent Care Centers
How they began and the factors that shaped them<p>Urgent care centers used to be in the same neighborhood as the doctor's office. If you saw an urgent …
Health CareUrgent Care vs. Emergency Room: What's the Difference?
Comparing services offered and costs<p>When a patient is feeling pain in their chest, they're likely unsure about where to go: do they call 911, go to …
Health CareWhat to Know About Joint Replacement If You Have Diabetes
Steps to Prevent Complications in Diabetics Having Joint Replacement Surgery<p>Diabetes mellitus is a condition that causes increased (and decreased) …
DiabetesCoping With Generalized Anxiety Disorder During Pregnancy
Living with an anxiety disorder while you are pregnant adds stress to an already challenging time of your life. In the case of generalized anxiety …
AnxietyBest Breakfast Cereals for Kids
What to buy and what to skip<p>It’s all too easy for health conscious parents to get confused when shopping for breakfast cereal. With all the bright …
EatingSystemic Sclerosis: Getting a Diagnosis
Systemic sclerosis is a condition that is marked by the abnormal growth of connective tissue, like collagen, in your body. This tissue supports your …
Fibromyalgia7 Types of Schools for Children With Special Needs
There are a wide range of options to choose from<p>Your child has special needs, which means (in most cases) that a typical classroom in a typical …
EducationHow to Teach Your Toddler to Write
At 5 years old, my son is just learning how to write his complete name. He darts around the house, proudly displaying his name, a few of the letters …
ParentingImpact of ICD-10 and Other Coding Regulations on Worker Productivity
For Medical Coding and Billing, Proper Training is Paramount for Success<p>The healthcare industry is a highly regulated industry, with good reason, as …
Health CareLearn Pilates Heel Beats
A butt lifting, back and hamstring strengthening, Pilates exercise<p>Heel beats strengthen the back from the upper back down through the lower back and …
WorkoutsHow to Do the Pilates Swan
Swan in Pilates is an extension exercise. It is one of the best exercises you can do as a counter stretch for the many forward flexion exercises in …
YogaHow to Do the Single Straight Leg Stretch
The single straight leg stretch is an intermediate Pilates mat exercise that challenges abdominal endurance and stretches the back of the legs. This …
WorkoutsSingle Leg Stretch Pilates Mat Exercise
How to Do the Single Leg Stretch - Pilates Exercise<p>Single leg stretch is all about learning to move from center. It trains the abdominals to initiate …
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