Sometimes when we are very tense in our mind we unconsciously hold our muscles very tensely. This may occur in driving our car. We may come to feel pain in our neck and shoulders. This is organic pain because it is due to the tense muscles stimulating the nerves; yet on the other hand the [...]
Q. Let us now become very specific. What are the most likely symptoms of peptic ulcer? In short, what could a person look for in coming to this diagnosis? A. The two most common and constant symptoms are abdominal pain and vomiting. Others may occur with varying degrees, such as nausea, heartburn, regurgitation of the [...]
That the human spine can cope so well most of the time with all the demands that are placed upon it is truly a marvel, especially when you consider that its basic design leaves much to be desired. Reduced to its essentials, the spinal column consists of a bunch of building-blocks placed on top of [...]
Vitamin B6 (also known as pyridoxine) became “front page news” when it was discovered that, in megadoses, it causes such serious nerve damage and difficulty in walking that people have had to give up their jobs. It has been thought that pyridoxine nerve damage would occur only with daily doses in the range of 2000-6000 [...]
Symptom Recurrent abdominal pain unaccompanied by other symptoms Home care Home treatment depends on the cause of the stomachache. To treat constipation, give the child a high fiber diet including plenty of fruits and juices. For immediate relief, use a glycerin suppository. In the case of intolerance to milk, temporarily remove milk and milk products [...]
If a child is suspected of having allergies, a confirmation is possible through the following means: an allergic history, a physical examination, laboratory tests, a study of the environment, and a diet evaluation. When this workup points toward an allergy, skin tests and a Rast reaction test will detect the cause or causes of the [...]
Immunotherapy Some clinics have used a treatment called immunotherapy to stop miscarriages where there may have been several in a row. This treatment is based on the theory that a woman needs to produce special blocking antibodies to prevent her body rejecting the baby whose cells are different from her own. Normally our bodies try [...]
Why bother to give up? • You will save money. • You will have better-smelling breath and clothes. • Your teeth and fingers won’t be stained. • You will feel fitter. • You will lose your morning cough. • You will be increasing your life expectancy considerably. • You will have fewer colds. • You [...]
Private Legally, a private health practitioner’s files are her or his own property. A woman has no legal right to see or get copies unless they are subpoenaed by a court. X-rays and test results are paid for by you so you have the right to request them. In private practice, you may have to [...]
• The key to preventing foot problems is buying sensible shoes. The shoes should be at least V4in longer than your longest toe and high and wide enough not to squash your feet at all. Ideally, the heel should be no more than 2 in, and the sole should be flexible enough to bend with [...]