The bursa is a sac-like membrane near a joint that serves as a cushion between muscle and bone. Without bursa, the friction caused by moving would be painful and greatly reduce flexibility. When the bursa becomes inflamed, known as bursitis, it can be incredibly painful. Bursitis is common and can occur when a joint is […]
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10 Most Effective Ways To Take Care Of Your Kidneys Healthy kidneys are important to our bodies, they help remove toxins and waste through urine. Our kidneys are designed so that filtration capacity naturally declines by 10% after the age of 30. Here are some effective ways to take care of your kidneys and
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All You Need to Know About Pain By PositiveMed Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Pain is a common thing that almost everyone has heard of and experienced, yet people have many misconceptions about pain and what it means. Often people associate pain with what’s going on in their arms or back but that is not
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5 Natural Remedies for Bone and Joint Pain Joint pain is caused by many different conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, lupus, injury, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, weight changes, many infectious diseases, and overuse. No matter what the cause, joint pain relief is readily sought, as joint issues can impair mobility and lessen the quality of life.
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5 Mouth Conditions That Can Cause Pain Sometimes we experience mouth pain and we ignore it thinking its from a minor reason, but sometimes when we ignore mouth pain, it means we are ignoring major oral issues. If your pain persists for a long period you should consult your doctor. Here are some mouth diseases
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How To Make Your Own Pain-Relieving Cream Most of us at some time experience pain in some part of our bodies. The pain can become so severe that it affects your entire routine and all you can think about is how to get rid of the annoying pain. Pain-relieving creams found in stores often don’t
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10 Tips for Choosing the Healthiest Mattress By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Various factors like comfort, room temperature, and stress level determine how good of sleep you get. One thing you require as a basic need for a good night’s sleep is a mattress that is comfortable for you to sleep on and takes
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Why Your Medications May Be Keeping You Up at Night By Dr. Peter Abaci One of the biggest complaints that I hear from patients who see me with complex chronic pain problems is that they don’t sleep well. In fact, outside of the pain itself, it seems as though insomnia is often their most dreaded
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What You Need to Know About Hashimoto’s Disease By PositiveMed-team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Hashimoto’s disease, or thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. The thyroid is a small gland at the front base of the neck, beneath the Adam’s apple and above the clavicle. The thyroid is responsible for hormones called T3
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Patellar Tendonitis: Causes and Treatments By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson The increased participation in sports and fitness activities have produced a rise in bone, joint, and tendon over-use injuries. One injury that has become more prevalent among fitness enthusiasts and athletes is patellar tendonitis or jumper’s knee. Its an inflammatory condition of the patellar
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Most Common Causes of Fibromyalgia You Need to Know: Between 3-6 million people in the United States alone suffer from Fibromyalgia, and doctors are still not sure what causes it. There are a few different schools of thought, and maybe it is a combination of those things, or it could be something entirely different. The
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Injured and Hurting: Time to Fix How We Treat Pain on the Job By Dr. Peter Abaci September is Pain Awareness Month, but I can give you 600 billion reasons why we should really call it Awareness of Bad Treatment Month. According to the Institute of Medicine’s 2011 report, chronic pain costs our nation up to
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Surprising Health Benefits of Bacteria These days many hand-soaps tout antibacterial properties. There was a time when people thought that absence of microbes made people healthy but this thinking has changed to a great extent and people now understand that bacteria are not just a source of disease but are also a source of health.
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Protect your Joints By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Joint pain is a serious problem, many people suffer with severe joint pain sometime in their life. Mentioned below are some ways to protect your joints. 1. Don’t lift heavy objects, slide them Lifting heavy objects in an incorrect way is a common cause of joint
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Almost 80% of people around the world will suffer from back pain at some time in their life. Women are more prone to back pain and posture problems. Back pain can get severe enough to stop you from performing simple activities. Some can be avoided by following some simple steps. • Pay attention to your
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A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief By Dr. Peter Abaci I want to propose a radical shift to how we approach treating chronic pain. In very basic terms, I suggest that we redirect treatment toward remodeling the brain as opposed to just focusing our attentions and therapies on painful body parts like the back
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By Stephanie Dawson (Mamasteph) In the last article we covered most of the symptoms, today I want to talk about diagnosis. I had sudden onset of symptoms, I was driving down the interstate and my face and hands went numb, tears were coming out of my eyes, when I stopped the car my legs wouldn’t
Melatonin Reduces Endometriosis Pain By: Dr. Peter Abaci Melatonin is best known as an over-the-counter sleep aid supplement. It is an important naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland which is located inside the brain. Melatonin helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythms so that when its levels rise, it signals the body that it
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