|
|
Family Health Top Related Articles
|
-
1). Fighting Childhood Obesity Starts At Home By : Rick Hendershot
It is a fact that people are generally getting fatter in many western societies. This is reflected in the popularity of diet books and fitness equipment. But while most of us realize it would be good to lose a bit of weight, we are only vaguely aware of the staggering levels of "obesity" in our societies. We are even less aware of the impact this is having on our children, and the widespread existence of childhood obesity.
Article Related to: obesity, child obesity, overweight, fat, obese, family health
|
-
2). Will surgery help my back pain? By : Katherine Martin
Everyone experiences back pain at some time in their life. In fact, it is in the top three complaints that people bring to the doctor’s office.
In most cases there is soft tissue inflammation, muscle spasms, or degenerative arthritis. These respond well to conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medicines, stretches, and osteopathic manipulative therapy.
Article Related to: osteopathic medicine, osteopathy, health, family health, d.o., alternative medicine, medicine, women’s health, holistic medicine prevention, preventive medicine, nutrition, omm, osteopathic manipulation, alternative treatments
|
-
3). Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without Surgery By : Katherine Martin
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain and disability of carpal tunnel syndrome. Most do not know that conservative measures provide relief in the majority of cases.
Almost all people with the pain, numbness and weakness in the hands and wrists can be helped with manual medicine. The osteopath evaluates the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles first for any abnormality.
Article Related to: osteopathic medicine, osteopathy, health, family health, d.o., alternative medicine, medicine, women’s health, holistic medicine prevention, preventive medicine, nutrition, omm, osteopathic manipulation, alternative treatments
|
|
|
-
5). Are You Wasting Time and Money at Doctor Visits? By : Katherine Martin
Tips for a Better Doctor Visit
1. Have as many medical records as possible with you to document your medical condition, especially for a new visit or a consult. Go by the hospital, lab or other doctor’s office and get copies. This saves the doctor time and sometimes even avoids an extra official call.
2. Bring in the actual bottles of prescriptions.
Article Related to: osteopathic medicine, osteopathy, health, family health, d.o., alternative medicine, medicine, women’s health, holistic medicine prevention, preventive medicine, nutrition, omm, osteopathic manipulation, alternative treatments
|
|
|
-
6). Tips to Improve Your Asthma By : Katherine Martin
1. Practice breathing from the diaphragm or abdomen instead of the chest. When you are breathing correctly the belly will push outward on breathing in, and contract or tighten when breathing out. The chest and shoulders do not rise up.
2. If you do start wheezing or getting short of breath try to breath slower while relaxing the rest of your body. This reduces the demand for oxygen in the body.
Article Related to: osteopathic medicine, osteopathy, health, family health, d.o., alternative medicine, medicine, women’s health, holistic medicine prevention, preventive medicine, nutrition, omm, osteopathic manipulation, alternative treatments
|
-
7). 7 Ways to Boost Your Energy By : Katherine Martin
Everyone would like to feel more energetic during the day. You naturally go through periods of higher activity which contrasts with times of relaxation. The problem occurs when more energy and concentration is required than we can give. Or when we try to sleep and can’t. Follow these invaluable tips to a new you!
1) Stay on a regular sleep schedule.
Article Related to: osteopathic medicine, osteopathy, health, family health, d.o., alternative medicine, medicine, women’s health, holistic medicine prevention, preventive medicine, nutrition, omm, osteopathic manipulation, alternative treatments
|
|
|
|
|
-
10). Why are there so many fat kids? By : Katherine Martin
I can remember when there was only one “chubby” kid per class. Now one in three, by my informal survey and the government’s official tally, would be eligible for this form of verbal abuse. Actually, one child in ten is considered morbidly obese and the other two in ten just obese or overweight.
It’s not just the couch potato, chip-munching, remote controlled kids with the problem.
Article Related to: osteopathic medicine, osteopathy, health, family health, d.o., alternative medicine, medicine, women’s health, holistic medicine prevention, preventive medicine, nutrition, omm, osteopathic manipulation, alternative treatments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
