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Pain
Pain remains one of the most remarkable systems of the body. While it enables us to learn about those things that might be dangerous to us, it can also trap a person within the confines of their own body. We will be discussing the physiology and psychology of this system, in a hope to empower those who might be suffering from chronic pain to take more control of their lives.
By Tyger Morgan7 years ago in Longevity
11 Menstrual Cramp Home Remedies for Natural Relief
As women, we all know it, dread it, and are sometimes even thankful that we get our monthly period. But let's face it, menstrual cramps can be a real pain for any woman at any age. It really doesn't discriminate. Although a rather small percentage of women, less than 21 percent have never experienced any pain during their cycle.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Longevity
Feeling Muscle Pain? Here’s the Solution
Millions of people experience muscle or joint pain around the world. Pains can be felt anywhere from your fingers, neck, back, arms, or legs. However, 31 million Americans experience lower-back pain. It is the single leading cause of disability, according to the Global Burden of Disease. Experts have made an estimate that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Some have a more severe pain than others and they may feel a great deal of pain, preventing them to live and move about comfortably. For some people, it becomes a permanent issue, when other health problems come into play. For example, older people may have this problem or anyone who suffers from Scoliosis. Scoliosis is a physical issue where the spine is curved. People who have this experience severe back pain and doctors require them to do certain exercises to improve the problem. This issue usually occurs when someone hits their growth spurt. Sometimes, the exercises are just not enough and it results in a much-needed surgery. This type of surgery is extremely delicate and risky, as it has to do with the spine. Overall, back pain could be happening for a variety of reasons; It could happen from pulling a muscle, working out, menstruation for women, or a much deeper health problem.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Ripping My Skin Off!
Ever wonder what it has actually felt like to rip your skin off? I used to when I was a teenager and frustrated with myself. I now, however in my adult years get to feel something I seem to think is an equivalent. Constant burning feeling or ripping a scratching of my skin when I wear clothes. Allodynia is a condition that is categorized within fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is chronic, widespread pain that’s thought to be the result of overactive nerves in the body. You know that disease no one believes is real. Heck, I didn't either until I had my first bout. I had no idea what to think. I had no idea what it was. I thought maybe I might have rubbed up against something and it irritated my skin. At that point my flare ups were very few and far between. Not knowing exactly what it is you keep touching it only making it hurt worse.
By Kimberly LU7 years ago in Longevity
Here and Now
Our brain is essentially the central processor of a system that works in wondrous ways that most of us have no comprehension of at all. Symbolically, we are not that different to a computer and our brain is the CPU that ensures the efficiency of the entire unit. I once despaired at what a mess my computer had become with files seemingly laying around everywhere and suddenly saw that my mind was being ‘uncared for’ the same way. It was a defining moment in my life and as I cleaned up my computer, I looked at how I could clean my life and mind up too. I remembered a wise man from my youth who had stated that he could judge the type of person someone was by the state of their room and I had thought he was simply being judgmental, but I now saw what he was really saying and I saw the truth of his words. Everything is symbolic of something after all and as I worked on tidying my laptop, I saw his wisdom coming to life upon my screen.
By Gabriella Grace7 years ago in Longevity
Turn Your Life Around With the Alexander Technique
Frederick Alexander came up with the Alexander Technique in the 1890s when he found that a loss of voice during public speeches was bothering him quite a bit. When he got down to the root of it, he discovered that the underlying lack of confidence was brought upon by dissonance between his vocal cords, his mouth, and his lungs. They weren't functioning as one.
By Raunak Sapkota8 years ago in Longevity
How to Avoid Cubicle Obesity
It was a brisk Monday morning as I woke up around 7:45 AMto get ready for my normal 30-minute commute to work. I had gotten dressed, put on my makeup, brushed my hair, and headed out the door into my convertible Volkswagen. Everything seemed fine and normal until I walked through the building into the lobby and onward through to the other side of the building. I could start to feel my face getting flush and heard myself huffing and puffing all the way to my cubicle.
By Kathy Lester8 years ago in Longevity
Mosaic
Shattered Glass Chapter 1 - Part 1 Laughter bursted from the car as the van pulled up onto the driveway. The door slid opened and four children jumped out, eager to burn off their pent up energy. After an hour long car ride through fields and farm towns, it was long overdue. Two of the younger ones headed toward the side of the housing to play in the backyard. Galavanting down the mulch path, they left Megan, their older sister, to carry all of her camp things into the house herself.
By Megan Marie8 years ago in Longevity
Depo Provera
Birth control. A lot of women are on some form of birth control and after having a baby it is heavily pushed on you to get back on it as soon as possible. Of course, your body has just been through hell and who in their right mind would want to get pregnant again right away? If youdo or have, more power to you. But for me, that wasn’t in the cards and still isn’t. I’ve been on birth control before, back when I lived in the States. The name escapes me, but it was a 3-month pill set with a placebo week. I didn’t take it to avoid pregnancy because I was in a long distance relationship, it was because of the crippling migraines I was starting to get every month. Went off it, then went back on it so I could avoid my period during my wedding and finished the course and that was that.
By Erica Lisher8 years ago in Longevity
Summer Glow Up
When we think of summer, we think about sunny weather, swimming, and for some of us a vacation. We think about tanning on the beach, while drinking a pina colada. For some of us though, summer is just a reminder that you don't fit into bikinis like all the other girls. For some of us, it's a time of sweating to death from the long pants and shirts.
By Sara Glatz8 years ago in Longevity
