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Screening for Prostate Cancer Not Recommended for Elderly Men
NEW YORK – Doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over age 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit, a federal task force advised on a hotly debated topic.
The U.S. Preventive Services, which made the recommendation Monday, reported finding evidence that the benefits of treatment based on routine screening of [...]
Health Blogs and Health Blog Directories
Blogs and Blog Directories
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TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine
A whole different world of treatment opportunities to vast to cover in a single post. Start with this link for information on Ayurvedic Medicine
TCM Traditional Chinese
Another system of Medicine that has been around for thousands of years, but today typically falls into the realm of “Alternative Medicine” in the eyes of westerners. I would [...]
IV Drips – Intravenous Therapy
This is not the same as Intrathecal drug delivery. IV drips can be anything from drugs to vitamins or minerals. The reason this is valid and helpful treatment modality is the medication or vitamins/minerals go directly into the veins bypassing the stomach.
Most people do not realize that oral vitamin consumption may only deliver [...]
Kinesiology vs Applied Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, also known as Human Kinetics, is the science of human movement. It focuses on how the body functions and moves. A kinesiological approach applies scientific and evidence based medical principles towards the analysis, preservation and enhancement of human movement in all settings and populations. Kinesiologists work in research, the fitness industry, clinically, and in [...]
Hydro Therapy – Aqautic Therapy for Pain Relief and Exercise
Benefits of Hydro Therapy
Hydro Therapy is simply the use of warm water to help us relax or exercise or both. Hot Tubs, Swimming Pools, Therapy Pools, and even your Home Bathtub can serve as appropriate vehicles for this purpose. Today’s “Hot Tub” contains dozens of jets that can feel wonderful and allow us to release [...]
Massage Thereapy Treatments for Back and Neck Pain
Note: See Also My Post on Myofascial Release
Different Types of Massage Treatments
Deep Tissue – Targets deep layers of muscles and connective tissue
Rolfing – A specific form of deep tissue work
Trigger Point Therapy – Addresses Adhesions in the muscles
Swedish – most common, long smooth strokes and kneading, circular motions
Shiatsu – Finger pressure on acupuncture meridians
Thai
Many many [...]
Acupuncture
Acupuncture Videos to Help You Understand How it Works
My Experience with Acupuncture
Works for some to help with pain. I tried Acupuncture with electrical therapy (At a Chiropractors Office” and it did nothing for me, but he person doing the work may not have been fully schooled as to the proper treatment.
I then found a true [...]
Neural Therapy
Popular in Germany this treatment modality involves injections of procaine (an anesthetic) and vitamins. The intention is to reset the nerves. Learn more… Neural Therapy
Chiropractic
A Warning about Chiropractic Manipulation: High Velocity Chiropractic maneuvers can put you at risk of severe neck injury. While a Chiropractor may say it’s “Safe” then quote you a bunch of statistical numbers, the fact remains you are at risk!
Gentle manipulation for some who are also correcting their muscle imbalances and coupled with Myofascial Release [...]
Dental Health: Are Your Teeth and Gums Robbing Your Health?
Dental disease is at the root of many health care problems that are located outside the mouth. The Dental Profession is the only health profession that allows dead tissue to remain in the body (root canals) and continues to use known toxins (Mercury) in the materials placed in your mouth! While European countries [...]
UVBI – Ultra Violet Blood Irradiation
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UVBI) is a treatment that involves a three-step process. A patient’s blood is first withdrawn. The blood is then exposed to a stream of ultraviolet light (UV). Lastly, the blood is slowly reintroduced back into the body. I have had this proceedure and it is nothing to fear. Ultra violet blood irradiation [...]
