The Heart Truth – Lower Heart Disease RiskWhat is Heart Disease? When you hear the term “heart disease,” you may think, “That’s a man’s disease” or “Not my problem.” But here is The Heart Truth®: one in four women in the United States dies of heart disease, while one …
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Liver disease and diet problems This section gives brief advice on diet, based on available information, for people with particular liver problems. If you have further questions or worries about your particular condition, the best person to talk to is your doctor or dietician. If you have already been advised …
Read More »Natural Treatment for Depression
Natural Treatment for Depression Antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or combinations of the two represent the most common treatment for depressive illness. However, a variety of natural treatment of depression also can be used to help alleviate depression. These include: Exercise or Yoga – One exercise and depression study showed that the …
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Heart valve disease Heart valve disease is when one or more valves in your heart aren’t working fully and blood doesn’t flow through your heart as it should. Heart valve disease is also known as valve disease or valvular heart disease. About heart valve disease Heart valve disease can put …
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What is massage? Massage is a “hands-on” treatment in which a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well-being. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage has been practiced as …
Read More »massage and Simultaneous Disc and Ligament Injuries
Simultaneous Disc and Ligament Injuries Question: If someone has a low-back disc injury but also shows signs of ligament injuries, can we treat them with friction therapy? And will the treatment help? Answer: It’s fairly common for a person with a disc injury in the low back to also have …
Read More »Heat Exhaustion
Warm weather Warm weather is wonderful. However, sometimes you can overdo the warmth — especially if you are active or exercising. Here are three problems children — and adults –can have in hot weather. These conditions are largely brought on by heat and dehydration — and with proper care it …
Read More »what you can do to continue an active sex life
There are several things you can do on your own to keep an active sexual life. Remember that sex does not have to include intercourse. Make your partner a high priority. Pay attention to his or her needs and wants. Take time to understand the changes you both are facing. …
Read More »some causes of sexual problems as we age
some causes of sexual problems as we age Illness, disability, or the drugs you take to treat a health problem can affect your ability to have and enjoy sex. But, even the most serious health problems usually don’t have to stop you from having a satisfying sex life. Arthritis. Joint pain …
Read More »Many physicians now recommend Yoga practice
General Yoga Information What is Yoga? The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. In ancient times, the desire for greater personal freedom, health and long life, and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the …
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