A good cold sore treatment can really be a blessed relief for cold sore victims like you and me.And, if you're like me, you want a cold sore treatment that will not only give you a lot of comfort right now, but will hopefully shorten the healing time so you can get on with your life. That's the beauty of this well proven cold sore treatment.I'm always searching for a better cold sore treatment. I have many good friends at Mayo who I've...more
Salt can be found in every cell in our bodies. In an adult human there is a total of about 250 grammes (a cupful). Is it any wonder our tears and sweat are salty.So that our bodies can function properly, salt is essential.Exercise, in hot weather etc, we sweat and this depletes the body of salt, which must then be replaced. Most crucially, salt helps keep the balance of our bodily fluids, that carry nutrients and oxygen around our bodies.When...more
This report covers the real causes of back pain.Basic Anatomy of the Vertebral ColumnFunctions The vertebral column, or spine, is a complex system of bones, intervertebral discs, ligaments, muscles and nerves, designed to fulfil many seemingly incompatible functions. It must offer support to the body (to hold us upright) whilst allowing a large range of movement in many directions. The spine also functions to protect the delicate spinal cord that carries nerves to every part of our bodies, as well as acting as a shock absorber to decrease the forces transmitted to the brain when walking, running, jumping etc.Vertebrae The bones of the spine - the vertebrae - are stacked one upon another, separated by discs, in such a way that three normal curves are maintained - slight inward curves at the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) areas, and an outward curve in the chest (thoracic) area. These curves and discs are mainly responsible for shock absorption. Each vertebra is attached to the next by a complex of three joints.Ligaments A number of ligaments bind these bones and discs together. They surround the joints of the spine, some being short and travelling the distance of only one...more
Research is always ongoing into new and better medications for arthritis which is a very good thing. But where is all this leading us?Of course we need effective pain medication for arthritis to enable sufferers to live normal lives. But are all these expensive medications controlling the disease or simply masking the symptoms?Here's a "quick and...more
I receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. They want to help, but just don't know what to do for the best.I lived with a depressed partner for 3 years and suffered anxiety for 5 years, I've experienced both sides. Here's how you...more
Stress, depression and anxiety are the plagues of the modern world. Every year, over 20 million people in the western world will enter into an episode of major mental trauma. Most of them will be treated with antidepressant drugs. But how effective are these powerful meds at providing at providing sufferers with a cure?The reason why people who are suffering from stress, depression or anxiety are prescribed these powerful medications is because of the mistaken belief that chemical imbalances within the brain are at the root cause. This is in fact not true. Chemical imbalances are one of the symptoms of these illnesses. Antidepressants are used to correct these imbalances. Therefore, antidepressant drugs can only address one symptom and as they don't address the root cause, there is a seventy percent chance of relapse once a sufferer ceases taking the medication.What's even more shocking is that the proof for the existence of chemical imbalances within the brain is minimal. In a recent interview with People Magazine (July 11), the president of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Steven Sharstein is quoted as saying "We do not have a clean-cut lab test for chemical...more
Fibromyalgia syndrome is more common than people think. As many as 3 million to 6 million people, mostly women, suffer from fibromyalgia pain. Though it gets a bad rap as a mystery condition that people seem to "make up," its symptoms are very real,...more
Following my partner, Glenn's, diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer, my hours of research led me to discover a series of medical researchers who have come to the conclusion that cancer is a metabolic disease.A metabolic disease is one that...more
All right, lets get down to it. Who of us doesn't already know how to lose weight really? Its not as if it was that much of a mystery. Are you tired of people saying, "You should lose weight. You would feel so much better about yourself." ...more
This may come as a surprise to you, but sleep apnea is more common than you think. Yes, while it might seem like you are the only one who suffers from sleep apnea, we'd be willing to be that at least a few of your close neighbors suffer from it to. ...more
Teaming up either at school or work to lose weight may be one of the best ways to accomplish your diet goals according to a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. The study followed a group of friends who partnered up...more
One of the most daunting things about starting a slimming programme is planning what you're going to eat. It doesn't have to be as hard as it seems though. Most meals are simple to make, especially if they are using healthy, fresh ingredients. Forget...more