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Chamomilla Homeopathic Remedy For Narcotic Withdrawal - - Ronda Behnke
Emily was a 50-year-old woman who had been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in the lumbar and cervical spinal regions seven years ago. She had also been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis of the spinal vertebrae. She became “legally” disabled five years ago. Emily came to... Submitted 17 days 4 hours ago.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Take a Deep Breath and Squeeze - Jack H. Schick
One day, when I was working at the oil refinery in Casper, Wyoming, Nurse Nancy demonstrated why she wasn’t working in a hospital and had to resort to being a company “health officer” where she was limited to giving superficial physicals or calling the ambulance if some one got... Submitted 234 days 6 hours ago.

What's the Point of Some Cholesterol Drugs? - Terry Mitchell
I don't get it. Aren't we constantly told that high cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease? Don't our doctors constantly remind us that lower cholesterol reduces our chances of having a heart attack? Then why is it that some cholesterol-lowering drugs carry disclaimers that... Submitted 1 year 350 days ago.

Daylight Savings Time - Dianne Lehmann
Article ST Daylight Savings Time Can you really save daylight? I don't think so. I have to wonder why they decided to call it that all those many years ago. "Get Up Earlier Than You Used To Time," maybe, or "6:00 a.m. Is The New 5:00 a.m. Time?" You can't save daylight any more than you can... Submitted 199 days 6 hours ago.

How are You Wired and Put Together? - - Marijo Phelps
"I will praise Thee,for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Thy works; that my soul knoweth right well." (Psalm 139:14) I have thought about this verse a lot lately in relation to the Golden Years. My Dad used to say that the Golden Years were not all they were cracked up to be... Submitted 277 days 23 hours ago.

What To Do If You Catch The Mother of All Colds. - - Bob Alexander
In the past I used to whine and moan about having a bad cold. Now that I have survived the mother of all colds, any common cold of the past seems insignificant. They say you can't die of the common cold, but now I have my doubts As far as a cure is concerned, forget it! There is no cure for the... Submitted 1 year 77 days ago.

Medical Clinic Owner and a Physician Sentenced In $2.3 Million Medicare Scheme - Joel Hendon
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Health and Human Resources (HHR) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigated and brought to trial, the owner of a Detroit area infusion therapy clinic, along with his wife, a medical doctor for their leading roles in a $2.3 million... Submitted 1 year 82 days ago.

Simple Infections Are Not So Simple Anymore—Silent Killers on the Move-Superbugs Have Arrived - - Steve Kovacs
If you are like me, when you get any kind of infection such as dental, sinus, or respiratory, you just brush it off and think you'll pop some antibiotics and you'll be fine in no time. And usually that is exactly what happens. Antibiotics have saved millions of lives throughout the years and they... Submitted 1 year 231 days ago.

Paramedics And Firemen - How Not To Meet Them - Michelle Mackin
A week ago Monday, I woke up and saw five maybe six men in uniform in my bedroom around my bed. The first thing that popped out of my mouth was, "Is this a dream?" You see, they were all paramedics and fireman. To make matters worse, I only had on my panties. I was reaching for the covers trying... Submitted 2 years 35 days ago.

“I’m Not a Doctor, but I’ll Take a Look at It.” - Jon Searles
Medicine is science but science is not always right. With that in mind, because science is filled with contradictions, unusual outcomes, and mistakes it is reasonable to assume that doctors and those that practice medicine will also be filled with the same problems found in most sciences. After... Submitted 2 years 39 days ago.

Economic Inequality Killing People - Joel Hirschhorn
Here is a new research finding for understanding public health differences among nations, especially why health statistics for the US look awful relative to other advanced nations. Why do other countries have healthier populations and longer lives for their citizens? Here is the new answer:... Submitted 2 years 112 days ago.

The Deadly Vaccination History and Some Unknown Facts about the 1918 Spanish Flu - Paul Blake
I believe that history is capable of anything. There exists no folly that men have not tried out. C. G. Jung History will always be pressed by the scrutiny of truth and the unveiling of time. And so it is with the history of vaccination and the 1918 Spanish flu. As historians... Submitted 2 years 130 days ago.

Making the Right Decision about Medications - Fran Larson
Medicine can do wonderful things. Our lives are better in the last 50 or so years because of medical advances. We have birth control pills, vaccines for childhood illnesses and medications for blood pressure and cholesterol. These are only a few of the miracle drugs that now are life-changing and... Submitted 2 years 219 days ago.

Doctor Diagnosis - Does Your Doctor Suffer from Sports Car Syndrome? - Julian Price
Whenever I need to visit a doctor or a GP, the first thing I look for is if there is a fancy sports car in the Doctor's parking spot in the car park. As strange as that may sound, I now immediately (when scanning the parking lot) predict to myself what standard of treatment or care I am likely... Submitted 2 years 241 days ago.

Public Health Care: The Time is NOW! - - Missing Link
So the national debate goes on about health care and in my opinion there are NO DEBATABLE POINTS. Should there be a public option that drives prices down to a level that people can afford so they don't die without treatment or should we continue to allow a bunch of greedy, arrogant people who run... Submitted 2 years 311 days ago.

Life to the End - - Jean Purcell
Tim Bowen makes sense about life and death. I met him this morning in the newspaper. He wrote of "very special moments--moments of living life to the fullest," and he focused on "what might be." Bowen's focus on the "now" of life, the treasured moments, told me that he knows the issues of... Submitted 3 years 83 days ago.

FDA: Johnson & Johnson’s Gel for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Could Heighten Cancer Risk - Avis Ward
If you have diabetes, you are at risk for having a diabetic foot wound. The medical term for diabetic foot wound is diabetic foot ulcer. Regranex (pronounced ree-gran-x) Gel is a prescription drug for the treatment of deep neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers. Regranex Gel is the only FDA-approved... Submitted 3 years 352 days ago.

Is Your Hand Numbness Due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - - Winifred Bragg MD
How can you tell if that nagging numbness or pain in your wrist is really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that serves as a support for the joint. The space between this fibrous tissue and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve... Submitted 160 days 2 hours ago.

Is Your Back Pain From a Herniated Disc? - - Winifred Bragg MD
When you experience back pain that shoots down your leg, everyday activities become difficult or intolerable. Ending the pain becomes increasingly important. One cause of back pain that shoots down your leg is a herniated disc , sometimes called a ruptured disc. Your spine is made up of bones... Submitted 169 days 12 hours ago.

Do You Get Back Pain at Work? Learn How to Reduce Back Pain While At Work - - Winifred Bragg MD
1. Strive to keep an ideal weight. Obesity alone does not cause back pain; however, being overweight increases your risk of having back pain. Performing isometrics such as tightening the muscles of the buttocks and legs while sitting is an easy way to burn extra calories and maintain a healthy... Submitted 184 days 14 hours ago.

Reduce Stress and Boost Your Immune System: Seven Health Benefits of Expressing Gratitude - - Winifred Bragg MD
We live in a fast paced world, and we all experience some degree of stress at times. Over the years, I have found that patients who are grateful deal more effectively with the stressors associated with living with chronic pain, which is pain that has lasted more than three months. Gratitude is... Submitted 245 days 18 hours ago.

My problems with Otitis externa - Swimmer's Ear - Jessie Eldora
Inflammation of the ear is a common problem and could have a number of causes. Years ago I suffered a condition called, swimmers ear. The skin around the opening of my ear canal was red and swollen. For years I did not have any ear wax. My eardrum was fine. Unfortunately, I had it for many... Submitted 249 days 1 hour ago.

High Blood Pressure Can Be A Killer! - - Bob Alexander
About My one-fourth of people in America have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Some say the number is as high as one-third. Since grade school it seems, I have had high blood pressure. I didn’t always know I had it, because I thought the way I was feeling was normal. I have a family... Submitted 255 days 3 hours ago.

What Is Pain Management? - - Winifred Bragg MD
People often erroneously think of treatment by a pain management specialist as consisting of only narcotic ”pain killers.” However, the practice of pain medicine or pain management is diagnosis driven just like other medical specialties. Just as one goes to a cardiologist for an... Submitted 262 days 2 hours ago.

10 Common Causes of Low Back Pain - - Winifred Bragg MD
Low back pain is widespread, and is one of the most frequent reasons for people to seek health care. It is estimated that 80 percent of us will experience back pain by age 55, and it is the leading cause of long-term work disability. While it is often thought that low back pain is primarily a... Submitted 264 days 22 hours ago.