July 20, 2009
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by Jonathan Blood Smyth
It is easy to talk about acceptance but it is difficult to put into practice. Accepting our recent inability to perform an important function that we feel we really should be able to do easily is hard for anyone to do. A chronic pain problem has no outward manifestation of its difficulties so other people typically assume there is no appreciable level of disability and expect us to perform normally. It is hard to accept functional loss and cope with the beliefs and attitudes of others about our ability and worth. Despite these problems there is no future in continuing with the conflict and we need to move towards acceptance of the reality of the case.
There are many examples of how we must accept the present situation and the reality of how we are. Making changes to our ways of doing things can be a very useful strategy to move us closer to our desired goals. Often however people get stuck with a particular situation and have no other choices than acceptance or conflict. There are undesirable effects from fighting against the pain and we can release ourselves from the conflict by developing our ability to accept parts of our present state. We can then finally start to apply positive strategies to our problems and increase our chances of a good result.
If the reality of the situation is not recognised then the conflict continues and along with that we are unable to pursue suggested alternatives. No-one will see why they should change the way they do things or accept poorer standards if they don’t want to give in to the pain or feel responsible for doing things for others. These feelings can obstruct the way forward towards making suitable alterations and so impede the progress which could be made. By accepting the situation to a degree by saying The present situation is my reality and I have to start from this point change can start.
We all have internal scripts which we have constructed to describe what we want to do and what we feel we are able to. These are typically not conscious but are often quite specific descriptions of what we think is going on. A good script to be able to say would be I am well and fit and able to do all the things I need to and want to in my life. However, a person with low back pain or a disabling pain syndrome would be unable to say this and their internal words might be closer to I am stuck with this pain problem for ever and it’s going to stop me doing pretty much everything. This would be quite a resigned interpretation and would have repercussions.
A negative automatic thought can repeatedly go round and round in our minds, and is one of the ways we can become depressed. New scripts can be deliberately written to replace the ones which typically recur naturally and cause negative feelings. We could say My pain condition does limit my activities to a degree but if I realistically manage and plan my life I can do most of the things that I wish to. This is a more realistic approach as situations are rarely entirely negative, allowing us to avail ourselves of the opportunities which might present themselves to try new avenues of changing for the better.
Realistic scripts have the benefit of being more positive than the typical negative ones although they should not really be positive as such as if we look through rose-tinted spectacles we will be disappointed pretty quickly when we really see where we are. A more positive approach allows us to participate in the management of our condition, perhaps with the help of a health professional, when previously any new ideas would have met with resistance.
So if we can accept the situation to some extent it is much more likely we will adopt adaptive measures to improve our condition. The typical behaviour we adopt when we have a chronic pain problem, to push through the pain until the job’s done can be altered.
About the Author:
Jonathan Blood Smyth is the Superintendent of
Physiotherapy at an NHS hospital in the South-West of the UK. He writes articles about back pain, neck pain, and injury management. If you are looking for
physiotherapists in Cambridge visit his website.
July 19, 2009
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by Raymond Petros
Colloidal Silver Water is one amongst the many colloidal silver products that have become popular in recent years.
This is a unique substance with many miraculous germicidal potentialities attributed to it.
Although this product is being heavily marketed in todays times it is by the means a new discovery. Rather this miracle water has been used for ages as a means of treating inflammation of throats, eyes, nose and ears.
The water gets its healing properties from the microscopic electrically charged silver particles. The water is so powerful that it can actually provide effective treatment against deadly viruses the likes of streptococcus.
Colloidal silver water health benefits
Colloidal silver water has been the subject of detailed scientific research in recent years. Medical science has today acknowledged the qualities of colloidal silver water to promote bone development and overall body growth.
When ingested, colloidal silver water destroys all bacteria that are present in the surrounding region.
Colloidal silver water can also be consumed by individuals that suffer from silver deficiency. In this regards it can help to restore the normal functioning of the immune system.
While on the one hand colloidal silver water helps encourage damage tissue to repair on the other it can provide burn patients with the ideal treatment.
The substance helps to restore burnt skin and eliminates all traces of burn scars as well.
Recently there have been talks about colloidal silver water having the potential to reverse cancer cells. The substance can help restore the damaged and mutated cells back to normal.
Science has however established that colloidal silver water does kill off pathogens. It has also been tested for being able to kill a total of 650 disease causing organisms.
Colloidal silver water can suffocate the parasite by disabling the oxygen metabolism enzyme.
The system is rejuvenated as the dead cells are excreted from the body. All these benefits of colloidal silver water can be reaped without having to fear any side effects.
Only the disease causing cells are killed by colloidal silver water whereas the healthy ones are left to be.
Finding colloidal silver water
Colloidal silver water is easily available in general stores and pharmacies. However it is vital that the product be purchased from trustworthy sources.
Colloidal silver generators arm you with an easy and cost effective alternative to making the water at home.
Using the generators the complete process is made remarkable easy.
Colloidal silver generators are generally affordable and a good buy for individuals that will need the water on regular basis.
Although you will be able to end up with the required product using these generators, you will need to seek expert advice with regards to the proper dosage that you should take for specific purposes.
July 18, 2009
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by Kevin Kean, D.C.
As we go through life, we experience many different stresses. These stresses can not only affect the way we think, but also the way we feel physically. They affect the way our body functions and ultimately our overall health. When we think of stresses, we usually think about emotional stresses that bog us down at home or at work. These are definitely things that we deal with on a daily basis, but there are many different types of stresses that also have a negative affect on our health. These different types can be broken down into three different categories; physical stresses, chemical stresses, and social or emotional stresses.
When we think of physical stresses, the thing that usually comes to mind is a sudden impact force or a trauma that we may have experienced at one time or another. This could be a car accident or even a fall as a child. Another kind of physical stress is a repetitive force put on your body that puts your body into an abnormal position. Over time, this can be just as detrimental as the sudden trauma. Examples of this would be spending all day on the computer, driving long distances, or even sleeping on an inadequate surface.
Chemical stresses can be a cause of excessive use of drugs, alcohol, or medications. All of these substances are toxins that we ingest and our body needs to process. When they are taken in excess, our body has to work that much harder to process them through our systems. This puts undue stress not only on the organs doing the work, but on the surrounding muscles as well. Another example is a poor diet. Ingesting poor choices at the table can again lead to overworking not only the organs which process it, but also the surrounding muscles. This can lead to physical pain in the future.
Finally, emotional or social stress comes from problems at home or at work that we may have trouble dealing with. In order to deal with these problems, it becomes an individual challenge to face the problems in the right light. If we live our lives in a positive light and always seek solutions in every situation as opposed to seeing problems, many occasions can become much more enjoyable. Optimism is always king when we are looking to live a healthy life.
With all of these stresses that we face in our day-to-day lives, it is a constant battle to stay healthy. Many of these problems can be improved by improving lifestyle and making better choices, but there are also problems that occur that cant fix themselves. One of these problems is the misalignment of the spine, which leads to reduced function of the body. A Chiropractor corrects these misalignments in order for the nervous system to flow freely and the brain to communicate to the body at 100%. This allows the affects of all of this stress in our lives to be relieved and for the body to be able to defend against those stresses better in the future.
There may be a lot of stresses that we encounter on a regular basis, but by making some better lifestyle choices and by maintaining our spinal health, we can be prepared for them and have the resistance that we need to fight them off.
July 17, 2009
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July 17, 2009
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by Evgania Mehler
If you suffer from astigmatism, you’ll be excited to know that you can correct astigmatism naturally. You will be able to see to read and to watch TV with equal clarity, which translates into; NO MORE GLASSES! You don’t have to believe me, just read on and then make up your own mind.
Astigmatism is the most common visual problem that people have. It can be caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or an irregularly shaped lens. The lens is located behind the cornea. One is called corneal astigmatism; the other is called lenticular astigmatism. Either one of these conditions can usually be corrected with contact lenses or glasses. Eye exercises can also correct astigmatism in certain candidates.
Nearsighted or farsighted people can have astigmatism and not even know it. Infrequent headaches or slightly blurred vision are the only warning signs and they may be ignored. More frequent and severe headaches or an increase in the blurry vision or eyestrain may be symptoms of advanced astigmatism.
Astigmatism in children can go undiagnosed because children don’t complain about it. They’ve not had anything to compare it to so they don’t know any different. Once they have an eye exam and it is diagnosed, they can correct astigmatism with eye strengthening exercises. After that, they may do better in school and sports.
If the child has not had an eye exam, you may notice that they squint when looking at something at a distance, or they cock their head to the side and only use one eye.
Astigmatism is usually not hereditary. Even if one or more members of the same family may have it, it’s not inherited. It occurs when the cornea is oblong rather than round. It causes light to focus on two points in your eye, rather than one. It can also be caused from an injury that cause scar tissue on the cornea…
So, to find out more on how to correct astigmatism the natural way, read the rest of this article at www.Unleash-Your-Vision.com.
About the Author:
Evgania Mehler is an internationally acclaimed expert on how to
correct astigmatism naturally and published her knowledge as a book, a DVD and a homestudy. To find out more, go to www.Unleash-Your-Vision.com.
July 16, 2009
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by Sapphire Rylee
Cocoa butter for stretch marks seem an unlikely form of natural treatment. Nonetheless, people are now beginning to realize the true benefits of this ingredients.
Cocoa as Moisturizer
Coming from the cocoa bean, cocoa butter is primarily considered a form of vegetable fat. As a moisturizer, it can be applied in its raw form and the extracts simply work by penetrating the top layer of the skin and the deeper layer, providing additional moisture that can improve the elasticity of the skin. Elasticity is one skin quality that prevents stretch marks. Since stretch marks are primarily tears on inelastic, dry skin tissue, using an ingredient that promotes skin elasticity can help prevent the development of stretch marks.
Expert Analysis
Not everyone is a supporter of cocoa butter. Some feel that its only major benefit is as a skin moisturizer. For stretch marks though, people need more than just extra skin moisture. It is also important for a skin solution to help with skin cell regeneration. Supporters of cocoa maintain that it does contain other natural nutrients that can promote the repair of damaged skin. It still remains to be seen however whether cocoa really is effective at damage control.
There have been studies on this natural substance. The results are in conflict with each other though. Some point out that cocoa does seem to have beneficial effects on the skin. Other studies however have taken an opposite stance. Nonetheless, many users of cocoa butter for stretch marks swear that the substance works for them.
Some researchers getting the negative results even point out that cocoa butter may not be at fault. It may be possible that this ingredient has been used incorrectly thus it gave no positive results as far as stretch marks are concerned. While use it right after a bath to ensure better skin penetration, others may also use it more than once a day to better benefit from it. If you want to get. Moreover, the extract should be used regularly and consistently if you want to see results.
Product Use
Because of the popularity of the ingredient, it has become an ingredient in some products. When inside a package, it is easier to use and some users may prefer products over using raw extracts. Furthermore, manufacturers of the product provide advice on the frequency and mode of application that would give the best results.
Take note though that not every product is genuine. Some of them may be scams. Before you buy one with cocoa butter, make sure you take the time to research and investigate.
When it comes to natural ingredients, there are other ingredient options. Among these are vitamin E, vitamin A, squalene oil and vitamin D.
One of the major advantage of natural ingredients like cocoa butter for stretch marks is that even if they lack conclusive studies proving their effectiveness, they are already guaranteed safe to use. At the very least, you will stand to benefit from the natural nutrients offered by nature.
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