Tai Chi
Fibromyalgia: First steps after a diagnosis
The days and weeks after you’re first diagnosed with fibromyalgia can be a whirlwind of emotions. You may feel anxious about what’s to come, angry that you have a chronic illness, sad that your lifestyle might have to change—or even happy to finally have a diagnosis! Here are some things you can do to feel more prepared and supported.
Learning a Sport at Midlife or Beyond
Were you dragged to ballet class as a child, when your heart really yearned for a softball glove? Did you spend your free hours curled up with books, wondering what it would be like to ride Black Beauty?
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Keep Moving to Ease Pain of Knee Arthritis: Review
Researchers found aerobic, water exercise reduced pain, boosted function in patients
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with painful osteoarthritis of the knee should turn to exercise -- aerobic, aquatic or strength training -- as a good nonsurgical way to ease their pain and improve their functioning, a new review suggests.
Chronic Pain: Move It to Lose It
Everyone experiences pain now and then—whether from smacking your shin on the coffee table, lifting a heavy object, returning a tennis shot with too much enthusiasm or having surgery. The pain hurts, but it's over in a short while, sometimes with the help of medication.
Wednesday, Nov 30th 2011
Reiki: Can Hands Really Heal?
If you've been reading about yoga, meditation or tai chi, you've probably at least heard a passing mention of reiki, a Japanese practice that utilizes heat and energy to heal and soothe discomfort.
Adaptive Exercise: What to Do When Moving Isn't Easy
Everyone needs physical activity for good health. Yet when women develop conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure or too much weight or are affected by cancer or other diseases, becoming or staying physically active may seem impossible.
Thursday, Dec 17th 2009
Try Tai Chi and See Big Health Benefits
Did you know that Tai Chi has been found to lower blood pressure, increase bone density, reduce chronic pain, increase flexibility, improve immune function and reduce stress and depression? This ancient Chinese method works both the mind and the body by pairing slow movements and shifts of balance with a strong focus on the breath; it is often referred to as moving meditation. Even just practicing for five minutes a day can have big benefits.
Looking for a cure-all?
Looking for a cure-all? Tea tree oil, a natural derivative of the melaleuca alternifolia plant, might be the closest thing to it. This disinfecting, tangy-smelling oil can help clear up acne, heal cuts and scrapes, fight athlete's foot and treat a wide array of other ailments. It's also widely available in personal care and household cleaning products.
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma. Like talk therapy, art therapy helps patients release emotions and thoughts about their condition and their experience, and sometimes the results are incredibly enlightening...and beautiful.
