If you're interested in natural remedies to get rid of pain, Brazilian mint tea will be a pleasant discovery. This ancient herbal mint tea from Brazil really is as effective at delivering pain relief as some modern pharmaceuticals according to a group of researchers at Newcastle University. Brews from the plant, … Read More
Spinal Decompression Surgery? Not So Fast…
By Steven Hefferon, PTA, CMT One of the most effective yet overlooked natural treatments for back pain and sciatica is spinal decompression. Bulging and herniated discs pressing on nerves in the spinal column have been corrected without surgery time and again. Lower back strains have been eased. Sciatica has been elimi … Read More
Written By: December 6,2010
5 Tips to Ease Night Time Pain
Nighttime pain is a cause of distress for millions of people. It seems that in the evenings when people are worn out from their long day and the body is shutting down its defenses, pain seems to jump front and center. And without the ability to ease the pain, inflammation, tightness and stress… getting a deep, sound sleep is … Read More
Natural Organic Mattress Buyer's Guide
By Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS In the market for a mattress? Maybe you should be. You already know you're going to spend roughly a third of your life in bed. And I'm sure you've heard about the importance of getting a good night's sleep. Clearly, selecting a comfortable mattress is crucial. But what you may not have realized … Read More
Scrape Away Your Back Pain With Gua Sha
People suffering from back pain, neck pain and sciatica can finally experience sweet relief with a little-known Chinese secret called "Gua Sha". This procedure is popular in China and parts of Southeast Asia as an effective method for treating a number of diseases. In the western world, the approach has yet to become widely … Read More
Are Reading Glasses Inevitable?
by Martin Sussman President and Founder Cambridge Institute for Better Vision It's an all too-familiar picture: a group of middle-aged people huddled in a restaurant struggling to read the menu. Some feeling their arms are too short; others squinting, moving their arms in and out in what's been coined the "trombone syn … Read More
Reflexology: Press Away Your Pain
Ultra Powerful Pain Reliever (still legal) A full quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet - more than 50 of them. Take a closer look... straight down. There they are. Maybe you've underestimated these two distinctive members of your body. On an average day you walk around and pound on them … Read More
Jin Shin Jyutsu: The Ancient Japanese Healing Touch
Joan first experienced back pain in her middle thirties. It began with mild pain sensations in her lower back. These went away after a few days of rest. But the pain came back. This time, it was worse. Her doctor could find no specific cause of her pain. After prescribing pain-killers, he sent Joan home. The pain-killers b … Read More
Is Aspartame the Source of Your Joint Pain?
Judy, a 55-year old secretary visited her family physician after suddenly developing excruciating joint pain and lower back pain. Her symptoms, which also included memory loss, severe dizziness and depression, had all appeared within one week's time. After undergoing several expensive tests with no answers, her doctor … Read More
Should You Be Scared of the Sun?
Sunny weather means picnics, camping, swimming, hiking, and as many other outdoor activities as possible. But look outside on a warm day. You might be surprised how many people covered up in hats, scarves, and sunglasses religiously slather on gallons of thick, white sunscreen. Believe it or not, sunshine is good for you. In … Read More