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Dysthymia Treatment

Monday, November 10th, 2008

There are a number of effective treatment approaches to help treat dysthymic disorder (also known as dysthymia). Often times a person with dysthymia will seek out treatment because of increased stress or personal difficulties ...

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Alexander Technique May Benefit Back Pain Sufferers

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Back pain is one of the most frequent disabling conditions in Western societies. The management of patients varies considerably within and between countries, and not many treatments work in the long term. The Alexander Technique ...

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A Nation in Pain

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Are we a nation in pain? Some 45 million Americans are plagued by headaches. Up to 80 percent of us will have back pain during our lifetimes. Over $4 billion is spent each year on ...

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How to Help Someone Suffering from a Chronic Illness

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening disease, you may feel desperate and completely helpless. But it doesn't have to be that way. Research has shown us that family and friends can ...

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Coping with Chronic Illness

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

There are many types of chronic illness, from diabetes and AIDS to arthritis and persistent fatigue. While medical science has made great strides in developing effective treatments for the physical effects of these diseases, many ...

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The Physical Effects of Long-Term Stress

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

Chronic stress can have a serious impact on our physical as well as psychological health due to sustained high levels of the chemicals released in the 'fight or flight' response. Let's take a closer look ...

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

If you have poor circulation in your legs, it could be Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., and it's important to talk to your doctor about getting tested for P.A.D. as early as possible. Since many people ...

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What is Peripheral Artery Disease?

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Often described as poor circulation in the legs, Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., is a serious condition that more than doubles your risk of heart attack or stroke. 8 million people have P.A.D. People with ...

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Getting Help for Low Back Pain

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Mrs. Smith has suffered from low back pain for the past five years. Her pain intensifies when bending backwards. She had many tests, including an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), x-rays and nerve studies, all of ...

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Treating Pain Associated with Terminal Illness

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Ms. Collins was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. She immediately underwent surgical removal of her tumor and took anti-cancer medications to ensure the destruction of any remaining cancer cells. Three months ago, however, Ms. ...

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What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Three years ago, Mr. Gordon stepped "the wrong way" when getting out of bed one morning; the resulting foot pain was excruciating. Since that day, even lightly touching the skin of his foot causes Mr. ...

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Taking Charge of Your Own Healthcare

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

It's a common complaint. A new client comes to my office for help with pain management for recurrent and severe headaches. Although she has been diagnosed and treated for migraine, she hasn't responded to treatment. ...

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Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy: A New Treatment for Low Back Pain

Saturday, November 4th, 2006

Mr. Swanson has been suffering from low back pain for many years. When his pain began, his doctor gave him medications and ordered physical therapy. When there was no improvement after several months, he was ...

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Brain Imaging: A Technological Breakthough in the Assessment of Pain

Saturday, November 4th, 2006

In the early nineteenth century, physicians treating pneumonia did not recognize its cause (germs) and so did not know how to provide appropriate treatment. Two hundred years later, physicians treating chronic pain are in pretty ...

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