Most people have heard of acupuncture, and probably have some idea of what the procedure involves. Of course, the idea of having needles stuck into the body doesn’t appeal to everyone. Likewise, while acupuncture has its share of supporters, there ...
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Can Getting a Massage be Good for Your Health?
Massages are generally thought of as a technique for helping the body to relax. Judging by the amount of money Americans spend on them, it seems that massages are very effective in helping customers unwind. The American Massage Therapy Association ...
Read More »Protecting Yourself During Cold Season
No matter what your medical history might be, there’s a very good chance that you’ve dealt with a few colds in the past. In fact, so many people catch this ailment that it is often referred to as “common cold.” ...
Read More »Putting E-Cigarettes Under the Microscope
There are few products that have as bad of a reputation as cigarettes, and deservedly so. Study after study has linked long-term cigarette smoking to deadly ailments such as lung cancer, coronary heart disease and emphysema. In recent years, some ...
Read More »Going Under the Knife to Treat GERD
Nearly everyone reading this article has either undergone surgery or knows someone who has. Those who have experienced surgery are probably in no hurry to go through it again; despite its obvious benefits, entering a hospital for an operation is ...
Read More »Shooting From the Hip: Treating Hip Flexor Strains
You don’t have to be a hardcore sports fan to know that football is a very violent sport. Injuries to the knees, ankles and head are all too common for professional football players, and are often responsible for prematurely ending ...
Read More »Fighting the “Super Bug:” The Spread of MRSA
When a strand of bacteria is dubbed a “super bug,” people tend to pay attention. If you closely follow medical headlines, you might have read about an alarming malady known as a MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) infection. While still a ...
Read More »The Purpose and Benefits of MRIs
On July 11th, 2013, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter played in his first baseball game since fracturing his left ankle in October 2012. Unfortunately for Yankees fans, the future Hall-of-Famer didn’t make it through a single game before injuring ...
Read More »Altering the Future: A Look at Life-Changing Surgeries
It’s safe to say that few people look forward to undergoing surgical procedures. Many surgeries take several hours to perform, and require months of tedious rehabilitation afterwards. Though surgical appointments are often a dreaded experience, they are usually necessary to ...
Read More »Serotonin: How to Increase the “Happiness” Hormone
Ever wonder what factors determine your mood? The answer largely involves serotonin, a chemical you probably have never heard of. Despite its relative obscurity, serotonin is an essential ingredient for a happy personality. The mind reacts poorly when its supply ...
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