What Is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, simply put, means that your thyroid gland is not putting out enough of the thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is what controls the way your body uses energy. The most important hormones, T4 and T3, account for more than 99 percent of the thyroid hormones in the bloodstream. They affect … Read More
Hydrotherapy Treatment for Back Pain
If you are at all familiar with hydrotherapy you are aware that this form of treatment for back pain and other types of ailments involves the use of water for pain relief and illness treatment. Hydrotherapy by definition means water cure and encompasses a wide range of approaches. To practice hydrotherapy could mean that you … Read More
How To Treat Sciatica
One common complaint at doctor's offices is how to treat sciatica. It is a common medical condition that exists. This condition occurs most often among men and women age 30-50. Although a specific injury can cause this condition, it can also occur as a result of general wear and tear on the spine. This condition can be quite … Read More
Shoulder Pain Relief with a Cane?
We’re always on the lookout for new ways to overcome back and neck pain. Last week at our big quarterly meeting our team had the chance to try out some more new "toys.” At a recent quarterly meeting our Editorial Manager, Steve Coombes, was experiencing some shoulder pain after driving down to our office in Maryland from … Read More
Instant Energy Exercises
Do you ever wish you could have more energy without resorting to another cup of coffee, energy drink, or some kind of pill? If you ever travel to China you can quickly discover the secret behind how many of the Chinese people continue going strong well into their golden years simply by taking an early morning stroll in any … Read More
Thinking vs Feeling
By Steve Chandler In my 17 Lies book I enjoyed writing about one of the finest thinkers of our age: Marilyn vos Savant, the person who has the highest IQ ever measured. She once wrote a weekly magazine column, and I was always intrigued by the simplicity and power of her intelligence. One time a reader wrote to her … Read More
Golfer’s Elbow Cured in One Minute
Is golfer’s elbow ruining your golf game? Not anymore if you’ll take just a minute to perform these simple acupressure techniques before and after each round. While golfer’s elbow isn’t limited to golfers alone, pain on the inside of your elbow is frequently caused by repetitive motions from playing golf or other a … Read More
How to Treat Back Pain
Nearly everyone on the planet will experience back pain at some point in their lives, many more than once. Low back pain is the second most common reason to visit a doctor's office, second only to the common cold. Just like the cold, back pain may be hard for doctors to treat. The root causes of back pain are notoriously di … Read More
How to Stop Neck Pains
Studies show that almost all adults in our society will experience neck pain at one time or another in their life just like back pain. Okay, so now you've done it-that once occasional crick in the neck seems to present itself more oftentimes than ever before. Surely, one of the initial things you can do to stop neck pains … Read More
How To Live With a Degenerative Disc
If you are dealing with degenerative disc disease or a similar degenerative condition that involves your spine, understanding how to live with a degenerative disc is an important concept. The more that you understand when it comes to how to live with a degenerative disc, the easier it will be for you to overcome the pain and … Read More