American Institute for Preventive MedicineSore Throat ;Sore throats range from a mere scratch to pain so severe
Elevated temperature isn't always a sign that something's wrong. Although 98.6F has been considered normal for years, many healthy people walk around with a temperature a
Janet Zand LAc OMDHeadaches can be caused by muscle tension, an underlying illness or infection, or disturbances in the blood vessels in the head. Headaches can also be caused by allergies, fever, epilepsy, severe cavities, certain drugs, or an injury to the head. Dr...
William Collinge MPH PhDMassage therapists are designated by a variety of titles, some referring to state regulation and others to other forms of certification. Various counties and cities may also have ordinances regulating the practice of massage. It should be noted that...
There are over eighty different types of massage therapy and bodywork. Many are variations on each other, often developed by a practitioner who is trained in one particular approach and then goes on to develop his or her own variety, with its own...
Acupressure massage, an ancient Oriental healing method that applies finger pressure to specific points on the skin surface to help prevent and treat illness, can be effective in addressing many women's health concerns. According to Susan Lark, M.D...
About 30 million Americans are coughing, sneezing, and blowing their noses while you read this. What's wrong with them? They have the most common illness we know, the common cold. The common cold usually lasts 3 to 7 days and the average person gets...
The gentle art of acupressure is something you can do at home for a sick or hurting child. Massaging an acupressure point will help relieve symptoms as well as strengthen your child's body.
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Colic is one of the most frustrating conditions parents deal with. Your baby cries for hours on end for no apparent reason, tucking those tiny knees close to the stomach as if in severe pain. Typically, the attacks start in the evening when you're...
