October 29, 2006

Back Pain Remedies

Reliable and successful back pain remedies are difficult to come by. As someone who has lived with scoliosis for the majority of her life, let me tell you that I know back pain. The most effective back pain remedies that I have found center around traditional cures. A hot bath does a lot for my back pain.

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October 23, 2006

Organically Grown Foods

The term “organic foods” refers to the methods used to produce the foods rather than to characteristics of the food themselves. The most common concept of “organically grown” food was articulated in 1972 by Robert Rodale: Food grown without pesticides; grown without artificial fertilizers; grown in soil whose humus content is increased by the additions of organic matter, grown in soil whose mineral content is increased by the application of natural mineral fertilizers; has not been treated with preservatives, hormones, antibiotics, etc.

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October 21, 2006

Back Pain Basics

Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45. It runs second, after the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States. Between 70 and 90 percent of the population will experience some sort of back pain at one time or another

Knowledge about back pain relief is certainly welcome, appreciated and a popular topic. One of the best ways to begin learning about back pain relief is by understanding the basics of back pain: what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, what treatments are available, how to manage the pain, etc.

Types of back pain

To learn more about specific types of back pain, it helps to identify the “type” of pain present, similar to a doctor visit when asked, “Is it a stabbing pain or dull ache?” These are helpful healthcare term associated with back pain…

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