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		<title>Acid Reflux: The Old Wives Had it Correct</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marry_Cambell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Old wives’ tales on acid reflux always have practicality behind their wise words. One of them tells us that it would be best to rest and not do anything stressful after eating. There should be no swimming after eating as this can cause a stomach ache. Another is not to drink anything that is either [...]]]></description>
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<p>Old wives’ tales on acid reflux always have practicality behind their wise words. One of them tells us that it would be best to rest and not do anything stressful after eating. There should be no swimming after eating as this can cause a stomach ache. Another is not to drink anything that is either too cold or too hot.</p>
<p>Wise words indeed when they talk about the simple preventive measures that the doctors advise their patients. These tales are the same preventive measures for counteracting the symptoms of acid reflux, more commonly known to us lay men and women as heartburn.</p>
<p>Acid reflux is the bile that loses its direction. The bile is supposed to stay inside the stomach cavity and help in the digestion of food. Instead, it goes up the esophagus which causes the burning sensation and that ‘biley’ taste in the mouth. When this happens, a lot of people think that they are having a heart attack, when actually it does not even affect the heart. If it is the heart, it would not affect the taste buds.</p>
<p>Sometimes the old wives’ tales may sound ridiculous, especially to teenagers who are in the ‘invincible’ mode. Teenagers usually think that as they are young, they can do whatever they want, eat whatever they want and drink whatever they want, to the excesses of what they want. Then they suffer from acid reflux later on and think that the world has ended. When they get educated on their condition, they stop to remember and then realize that what was going on was the result of their ‘freedom’.</p>
<p>It is true that some acid reflux is sometimes caused by pathological diseases that no one can control. The reality, though, is that most acid refluxes are caused by the irresponsible imbibing of uncontrollable needs and wants: alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, food binges, etc. So if you are not suffering from acid reflux, think about the old wives’ tales and try to remember that these tales are there because they have been happening throughout the known history.</p>
<p>You can browse here more on <a href="http://www.rogersreviews.com/category/acid-reflux/">acid reflux</a> by clicking on <a href="http://www.rogersreviews.com/2010/02/reflux-remedy-report/">reflux remedy report.<br />
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		<title>How To Choose Proper Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>yourhealthguide</dc:creator>
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<p><a id="aptureLink_zbVqFJM6Y4" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: right;" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879836091?tag=rhinoarticles-20"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="The Natural Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" src="http://placeholder.apture.com/ph/360x320_AmazonProduct/" alt="" width="360px" height="320px" /></a>Reading the current article top to bottom will give you an excellent understanding of different types of <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">carpal tunnel syndrome treatment</a>.</p>
<p>Are you tired of feeling pains shooting down your wrists each time you move? Are your constantly numb, tingling fingers a constant source of distraction? If this sounds like you, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. This common affliction is typically caused when pressure is put on the median nerve in your wrist. Here are a few examples of efficient carpal tunnel syndrome treatment methods to help ease your symptoms.</p>
<p>If you have very mild to no symptoms of carpal tunnel, there are a diverseness of small, incumbrance measures you can take. Some common forms of carpal tunnel syndrome treatment admit victimization radiocarpal joint friendly place equipment, such as pads for your wrists or specialized keyboards. Taking regular breaks to rest your manpower and do gentle flexing exercises can also do wonders to keep your hands and wrists healthy.</p>
<p>If this carpal tunnel syndrome treatment is not effective, you may need to recur to using wrist braces. These come in a diversity of different sizes, shapes, and designs depending on your individual needs. However, when it comes to choosing the right brace, it&#8217;s best to be fitted by a doctor rather than buy them online. This will ensure that not only do they fit, but they&#8217;re really the best carpal tunnel syndrome treatment for you. In most cases, you will need to wear them while you rest and while you work, though some doctors recommend that you wear them constantly over periods of time. These are especially effective in cases where carpal tunnel is diagnosed as something temporary, such as when it is caused by swelling due to pregnancy.</p>
<p><a id="aptureLink_7ynRgxVIjO" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: left;" href="http://www.carpaltone.com/images/Cropped%20%282%29.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief" src="http://www.carpaltone.com/images/Cropped%20%282%29.jpg" alt="" width="310.0632054176072px" height="381.55px" /></a>Another efficient carpal tunnel syndrome treatment would have to be surgery. However, this should only be considered for severe cases of this condition, as there are a variety of risks involved. Essentially, the doctor creates an incision on your inner wrist or palm. This relieves the pressure on your median nerve, and with luck you should be well cured within a month or so. However, the risks of infection and scarring are quite an high. Many patients also experience side personal effects from the pain medicinal drug and anesthetics as well.</p>
<p>The recuperation period for this carpal tunnel syndrome treatment can be arduous as well. For the first few weeks, you will need to restrict your activity and keep your hands elevated above your heart to reduce swelling. You will need to be very heedful not to break your sutures. During this time, you may experience huge pain, but do not exceed the suggested dose of painkillers by any means.</p>
<p>As you heal, you will need to wear brace to keep your wrists straight after the first few weeks. Gradually, you will be able to go back to your normal activities with healthier hands. Learn more today about how a carpal tunnel syndrome treatment can benefit you!</p>
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		<title>Do You Want To Know Haw To Pick The Best Carpal Tunnel Wrist Splint?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Do you experience tingling, numbness, and pain in your palm, thumbs, or middle fingers? Do you find yourself waking up with the need to flex or shake out your hands? Are you finding that the numbness is lingering? If this sounds like you, you may be suffering from <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">carpal tunnel syndrome</a>.</p>
<p>Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused when excessive, prolonged pressure caused by injury, swelling, or poor posture is put on a heart in the wrist named the median nerve. This results in the nerve malfunctioning, which is what causes the unusual tingling numbness that many experience. A good way to ensure that it is indeed carpal tunnel is to observe the specialized areas it affects: the thumb, palm, forefinger, middle finger, and ring finger.</p>
<p>Fortunately, there are many n-ways to care for carpal tunnel syndrome. One of the most common is the carpal tunnel wrist splint. These come in a diversity of different shapes, sizes, and designs depending on the severity of your carpal tunnel syndrome.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, many patients dislike having to wear a <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">carpal tunnel wrist splint</a> because of their discomfort and immobilization qualities. However, wearing them can prevent the need for operation in the future. In most cases, doctors recommend that you wear them as you work and while you sleep. When choosing a carpal tunnel wrist splint, be sure to consult your doctor for recommendations before you begin. He or she knows the condition of your hands and wrists very well, after all, and should have a good idea of what type of splint you&#8217;ll need.</p>
<p><a id="aptureLink_T4Req96lTo" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: right;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdies100/4298597180/"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="After carpal tunnel surgery" src="http://static.flickr.com/4049/4298597180_b0af625e29.jpg" alt="" width="450px" height="260px" /></a>For example, one type of carpal tunnel wrist splint may encompass only your wrist, keeping it straight and immobilized while you work while allowing you to move your fingers and thumb with ease. Some are padded with comfortable gels or foam, while others are created with stiff plastic. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may need a carpal tunnel wrist splint that immobilizes the fingers or thumb as well.</p>
<p>This is mostly because as carpal tunnel worsens, many patients experience uncharacteristic clumsiness. Their fingers may feel fat or swollen when they&#8217;re not. As time passes, it becomes more and more difficult to move the fingers and thumb. If left untreated, the muscles controlling your thumb may begin to deteriorate.</p>
<p>With this in mind it&#8217;s easy to see why patients over the country are using wrist splints. If you find yourself having to wear a carpal tunnel wrist splint, keep in mind that they&#8217;re not forever. If you wear them diligently, you should be able to come back to a pain free life. Learn more today!</p>
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		<title>Erik Dalton and The Importance of Proper Neck Posture</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><a title="Erik Dalton" href="http://www.takemyregistration.com" target="_self"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Erik Dalton</span></a>, Ph.D., the developer of the Freedom from Pain Institute® which is dedicated to the research and treatment of chronic pain conditions. </strong></p>
<p>Researchers tell us that for every inch that the head moves forward of the shoulders, weight is increased by 10 pounds. As a result, a 12 pound head held forward 3 inches forces the cervical extensors (semispinalis, splenii, longissimus, upper traps, etc.) to isometrically restrain 42 pounds against the unrelenting force of gravity. And we are surprised why so many clients/patients present with degenerative disc disease, head pain and TMJ.</p>
<p>Forward Head Postures resulting from bad sleeping positions, driving stress, computer neck, whiplash, and improper breathing habits leads to muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis, pinched nerves and instability. Poor health can result from stretching of the spinal cord. According to Erik Dalton, major part of head, neck, jaw and shoulder pain is due to poor posture including fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and chronic fatigue syndromes.</p>
<p>The increased pressure imposed on the neck from altered posture flattens the normal curve of the cervical spine resulting in abnormal strain of muscles, ligaments, fascia and bones. According to the prestigious Spine Journal, 2006; 6:591-694, forward head carriage causes accelerated degeneration of intervertebral joints resulting in degenerative joint disease (cervical osteoarthritis) and osteoporosis.</p>
<p><a id="aptureLink_erDTzwmEid" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: left;" href="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:HAcDoBd2Z2BusM:www.cachebeauty.com/images/core-products/999440BL.main.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Orthopedic Pillows" src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:HAcDoBd2Z2BusM:www.cachebeauty.com/images/core-products/999440BL.main.jpg" alt="" width="123px" height="90px" /></a>The effects of poor posture go far beyond just looking awkward. In reality, according to the January 1994 issue of the American Journal of Pain Management, posture and function are related in that poor posture is apparent in clients/patients with chronic pain-related conditions including low back pain, neck related headaches, and stress-related illnesses.</p>
<p>Posture has impact on, and moderates every function from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and lung capacity are among the functions most easily affected by poor posture. According to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter Vol. 18, #3, March 2000, the results of long term forward neck posture leads to &#8220;long term muscle strain, disc herniations and pinched nerves.&#8221;</p>
<p>When spinal tissues are exposed to prolonged compression, they deform and undergo a remodeling that can become permanent. Correcting poor neck posture is key to stopping and reversing decay and degenerative disc disease and pain from headaches, rib dysfunction and Dowager&#8217;s Humps&#8230;but it takes time and a concerted effort using modalities such as Myoskeletal Alignment(R)  to correct the damage caused by faulty neck posture.</p>
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		<title>Do you have carpal tunnel symptoms? What can you do to prevent worsening conditions?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a id="aptureLink_5c1ZtIKNDH" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: right;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiswango/2412553938/"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Right Hand Post Carpal Tunnel Release" src="http://static.flickr.com/3228/2412553938_4e6444a56f.jpg" alt="" width="292" height="194" /></a>Do you experience numbness and tingle in your fingers? Does it get so bad that it really wakes you up at night? These are only a few of the common <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">carpal tunnel symptoms</a> that affect patients across the country.</p>
<p>Carpal tunnel is caused by increased pressure on what is referred to as the median nerve. This nerve is located in your forearm and is surrounded by tendons and muscle. Many things can cause undue pressure on the median nerve?pregnancy related to swelling, arthritis, bone fractures, and even hereditary genes. However, the most common cause of carpal tunnel symptoms are due to poor posture and repeated movements.</p>
<p>These causes are usually found in everyone from industrial workers to carpenters. Office workers are often prone to carpal tunnel syndrome due to long hours spent typing without reprieve. The strenuous work hours are only one part of the problem, however. Many workers type with their wrists angled in a direction that is prone to causing carpal tunnel. This, combined with so much work, creates a strain on the median nerve that is too much to bear.</p>
<p>Carpal tunnel symptoms begin as faint tingling sensations in the palms and fingers, followed by sharp, acute pains lancing down the forearms. Many, at first, dismiss these sensations as mediocre circulation or minor nerve twinges. However, if left untreated, the carpal tunnel symptoms worsen drastically.</p>
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<p>You see, as more pressure damages the median nerve, the more intense the tingling sensations become. They may get so bad that your sense of touch is impaired. Other more severe carpal tunnel symptoms include trouble moving the fingers and even muscular tissue deterioration.</p>
<p>This is why you should try to see your doctor about your carpal tunnel symptoms as soon as you can. Nothing is worth suffering so. Some common treatments let in steroid injections, wrist braces, and gentle physical therapy exercises. Over time, if treated early, you can help ease the pressure in your wrists and enjoy a more mobile lifestyle.</p>
<p>Should your <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">carpal tunnel syndrome</a> grow too severe, you may have to resort to surgery. The operation itself isn&#8217;t complicated at all. In many cases, it simply involves the doctor administering anesthesia and then making a small, deep incision in the wrist or palm. Patients are generally able to go home the same day. Over their recovery, they wear wrist braces and do gentle exercises to fortify their wrists. By the time they&#8217;re in full recovered, they are often able to enjoy using their wrists and hands with little to no painful sensation or numbness. Ask your doctor about this surgery and other treatments today and see how they benefit you!</p>
<p>Gabriella F. offers your ultimate <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">guide to carpal tunnel syndrome</a> treatment. Now&#8217;s your chance to finally discover everything you want to know about carpal tunnel syndrome , carpal tunnel symptoms, carpal tunnel syndrome treatment. If you don&#8217;t know much about CTS then I encourage you to learn from my experience and get your &#8220;FREE 5 part course&#8221;. It contains everything you need to know in order to help you learn all about <a href="http://www.guidetocarpaltunnelsyndrome.com">carpal tunnel symptoms</a>!</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a id="aptureLink_nUnTtICZp4" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: right;" href="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:vb0esik3naMWmM:www.ayushveda.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/womens-hair-loss.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Prevention for Losing Hair - Causes of Losing Hair - How to Reduce ..." src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:vb0esik3naMWmM:www.ayushveda.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/womens-hair-loss.jpg" alt="" width="105px" height="120px" /></a>Hair loss solutions … is there any hope for those suffering from thinning or problematic hair?</p>
<p>Fortunately, when it comes to hair loss solutions, the answer is yes! It’s called laser therapy, and it’s the cutting edge of all hair loss solutions.</p>
<p>There’s only one way to grow healthy hair, that’s through having healthy hair follicles. Laser hair loss solutions target the root cause of hair loss – these sluggish or fading follicles.</p>
<p>This is important to know: One your hair follicles die, they’re gone forever. Not all the laser hair loss solutions in the world can make them produce hair again.</p>
<p>So how exactly do these laser hair loss solutions work?</p>
<p>For laser hair loss solutions to be effective, medically approved infra-red lasers operating with a wavelength of 785 nm are needed. Lasers at this frequency are in the invisible infra-red band.</p>
<p>These lasers deliver their bio-regenerative energy directly into the hair follicles.</p>
<p><a id="aptureLink_PXIwxdYgD7" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: left;" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470087870?tag=rhinoarticles-20"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Hair Loss and Replacement For Dummies" src="http://placeholder.apture.com/ph/360x320_AmazonProduct/" alt="" width="360px" height="320px" /></a>This is also why most laser hair loss solutions are worthless – the products use visible red light LED lasers – the same ones use in cheap pointing devices.</p>
<p>Additionally, the infra-red medical lasers used in laser hair loss solutions must pass through special lenses – focusing the energy needed for rejuvenating, revitalizing and regenerating the hair producing cells.</p>
<p>Standing apart from other laser hair loss solutions is a leading edge, German engineered instrument called the HairBeam. Employing medically approved and specially focused infra-red lasers, the HairBeam has been clinically proven to be extremely effective at providing realistic hair loss solutions.</p>
<p>Nancy Marsh in was born in London.He studied in Chambridge university and doing research in laser hair treatment disease and learn more about  <a href="http://www.hairbeam.com/">hair loss solutions</a>, hair products, <a href="http://www.hairbeam.com/">hair loss</a> please visit <a href="http://www.hairbeam.com/">http://www.hairbeam.com/</a></p>
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		<title>What can you expect during Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a id="aptureLink_HHMlKbkCMT" style="padding: 0px 6px; float: left;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samcatchesides/3701643367/"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Carpal Tunnel - Wrist Brace" src="http://static.flickr.com/3509/3701643367_f6b7bf056e.jpg" alt="" width="500px" height="333px" /></a>Are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome interfering with your life? Are you tired of constantly wear wrist brace to no prevail? Are none of the traditional methods working? If so, you may need to resort to carpal tunnel surgery. However, if you&#8217;re interested about the procedure, you will be happy to know that the carpal tunnel surgery recovery process is often very simple indeed.</p>
<p>In order to understand carpal tunnel surgery recovery, first you should know what causes carpal tunnel and how the operation can fix it. Carpal tunnel is normally caused when there is too much pressure on the median nerve, which is situated in your wrist. This can be caused by a variety of different things, including swelling due to broken bones, pregnancy, arthritis, or diabetes. The most common cause, however, is mediocre posture in the workplace.</p>
<p>Carpal tunnel operation is a surgical process that relieves the pressure put on the median nerve. Doctors do this by cutting a precise incision into the underside of your wrist or palm. The surgical operation itself is very simple and doesn&#8217;t take long. The carpal tunnel surgery recovery time is usually no more than a month or so. Here are a few tips on what to do while you rest up.</p>
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<p>It may seem obvious, but it is essential that you report any unusual sensations or acute painful sensation to your doctor the moment you realize it. While strong pain is normal during the first week or so after surgery, it should disappear as your body adjusts. If you have any doubts whatsoever, call your doctor as soon as you can to ensure no complications arise.</p>
<p>Limit your activity during your carpal tunnel surgery recovery, at least for the first few weeks. Many doctors will recommend that you elevate your hands above chest level to reduce the chance of swelling. After the first week or two, the doctor will take the sutures. In most cases you will be fitted with a brace to keep your wrists still as you heal.</p>
<p>Make sure to exercise your hands as you heal. By all means, do not over exert yourself, but doing gentle fists and finger flexing exercises will keep your muscles from atrophying. In time, your hands will get stronger and you will eventually be able to go back to your everyday activities, all without the crippling symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Consult your doctor now about what to do during your carpal tunnel surgery recovery period.</p>
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