Acupuncture has become one of the most popular and accepted as unconventional therapies. An estimated 15 million people have tried this needle therapy. It is offered in many chronic pain clinics and is covered by some insurers and managed heath organizations too. The World Health Organization recommends it for more than 40 conditions as diverse as ...
Gift giving can be a very tedious process. It can be very difficult to figure out what type of present is appropriate and useful enough to endure and convey the entirety of your intent. For instance, when giving a gift for our children or our friends' children, it can be very difficult to think of something that boasts both of novelty and usefulnes...
When a person is under stress, their body starts what is known as a stress response. A number of chemicals are released into the bloodstream, the heart beats faster, breathing becomes more rapid, and muscles tense up. If the person is planning on running away from a large animal, these are all very good responses. For the businessman at his desk ta...
Acupuncture is a well-established and increasingly accepted treatment procedure for pain, for emotional troubles, and for an ever increasing number of physical ailments. More and more traditional physicians are referring patients to acupuncture clinics for a certain set of problems that may be treated more effectively, and without the side effects ...
Owners who are considering purchasing pet health insurance for their dogs should make sure that the eye health of their dogs covered by the insurance policy. Because many insurance companies will not insure the eyes of a dog whose breed is habitually diagnosed with chronic eye problems may want to consider purchasing their puppy from a CERF (Canine...
The problem of back pain should be taken care of before it becomes very chronic and unbearable. Prevention is better than cure should always be followed. The spine has three curves namely natural lordship with the spine arched backward, the thoracic spine with the spine slightly flexed forward and the lumbar spine has a natural lordship. Even if on...
Health is determined by the sleep pattern of the body. Inside our body there is a biological clock that influences activity of every single cell of the body. If the body clock is changed adversely then it has very adverse effect on our body. Hormone level, blood sugar, metabolic rates, body temperature, immune function and heart are among few thing...
It has been distinguished that women who are very thin and women who are obese have a hard time conceiving. Studies have found that 12 percent of infertility cases are due to being underweight or overweight. This is perhaps because body fat plays a role in reproduction. The sex hormones are dissolving in fat but not in water. Therefore, they are st...
Most medical doctors nowadays are giving much attention to food allergies and intolerance unlike before. Although there is no particular drug that can be used as treatment for food allergies, there are other alternatives that can be pursued to control your addiction to certain foods. Some doctors also prescribe vitamin supplements and other drugs that can be helpful in controlling your cravings for certain foods.