by Maria Troia — An effective bodywork session should always validate the site of a client’s pain, while looking beyond the complaint for the true source of the problem. John F. Barnes, physical therapist and developer of the Myofascial Release (MFR) technique, teaches that temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD or TMJ) is not only related to […]
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Energy medicine in dentistry
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — In a previous article, the tie between energy in medicine and dentistry was discussed. This article will explore the use of ultra-low frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a specific application for dentistry. In general, TENS or TNS is the application of a low level of electrical energy to […]
Treating fibromyalgia with Myofascial Release
February 26, 2012
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by Maria Troia — Those who are faced with the diagnosis of fibromyalgia often find themselves confused as to what the diagnosis really means and what has caused it. Modern medicine offers little in the way of an explanation beyond a faulty immune system or inflammation. Patients are almost always handed prescriptions, which often cause […]
Intelligent rehab for injuries
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Starr — Had President John F. Kennedy lived another year, his legacy likely would have included the story of his astounding recovery from the chronic pain that caused him to use crutches much of the time when the cameras were turned off. In 1961 the President’s physicians had become alarmed at Kennedy’s […]
Can Rolfing® help me?
February 26, 2012
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by Deanna Melnychuk — Rolfers are asked many interesting questions about what Rolfing can do to correct structural imbalances in the body. Following are answers to some of these questions Question: Can Rolfing help me if one hip is higher than the other and if my head thrusts forward? Body misalignment: If you stack building […]
Speed up healing with microcurrent therapy
February 25, 2012
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by Dasha Trebichavska — Microcurrent therapy is a painless form of energy therapy, based on the principles of acupuncture. This therapy has been used by medical doctors, acupuncturists, chiropractors and others to help rid their patients of pain and discomfort, and to improve the functioning of their tissues and organs. If you experience chronic pain […]
Bowen Therapy allows the body to heal naturally
February 25, 2012
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by LuAnn Drake — Bowen Therapy is a gentle form of hands-on bodywork procedures that are performed on muscles, tendons and ligaments. The “moves” cause an immediate muscle relaxation, which begins the healing process. Bowenwork was developed more than 60 years ago in Australia and is now being practiced in 30 countries. The practice addresses […]
Myofascial Release for endometriosis pain
February 25, 2012
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by Maria G. Troia — Endometriosis can be debilitating, causing severe pelvic and low back pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, bowel pain and dysfunction, as well as infertility. The Cleveland Clinic reports that endometriosis affects the lives of at least 5.5 million women in North America. This source also reports that approximately 30 percent to 40 […]
Eliminate pain with a healthy lymphatic system
February 25, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — You can decrease or even eliminate pain by creating a healthy flowing lymphatic system and a balanced internal pH (the acid or alkaline level of the body). The lymphatic system helps complete the circulation of blood, and acts as your body’s sewage treatment plant. It plays a major role in helping […]
Prolotherapy: Missing link for treating painful conditions
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — An incredible discovery in the evolutionary study of human origins — a 47-million-year-old fossil found in Germany in 2009 — may be a critical missing-link species in primate evolution. According to paleontologist Philip Gingerich, “The fossil bridges the evolutionary split between higher primates such as monkeys, apes and humans, […]
Intermittent fasting and delayed aging
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Force — Those with characteristically long life spans tend to eat in moderation and fast periodically. These forms of caloric restriction have been studied extensively in lab animals, and the results are very convincing. Lab animals on caloric-restricted diets or those on regimens of fasting or intermittent fasting (IF) lived longer and […]
Are you tired of living with shoulder pain?
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion to the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch. However, mobility has its price, and it can lead to increased problems with […]
Strategies for fibromyalgia recovery
February 24, 2012
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by Betsy Timmerman — Fibromyalgia syndrome can rob sufferers of their life. The ability to manage and erase the pain of fibromyalgia affects the sufferer’s work, family and friend dynamics. Fibromyalgia pulls the rug out from under those who have it. If you have unmanaged fibromyalgia symptoms, it is time to take control of your […]



February 27, 2012
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