Directory of health resources for healthcare professionals.

One of the most simple and yet obvious contributors to musicians failing to perform at their peak or optimum levels is the way in which they approach tension or stress in their lives Since a certain degree of stress is necessary for most to perform at their peak, methods must be devised to enhance the [...]

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There is presently some excitement over the development of a new drug which it is claimed specifically mimics the neurotransmitter, Serotonin. It is claimed that migraine occurs because of low levels of Serotonin in the sufferer. Trials in Australia and other countries were discussed at a recent international headache meeting in Australia. Preliminary trials of [...]

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Physiological elements A large proportion of chronic pain patients do demonstrate physical pathology ranging from slight to questionable, such as minor degrees of arthritis and degeneration of areas such as the cervical spine, and to a great degree in conditions such as terminal cancer. Adequate, assessment includes the scientific assessment of these processes, such as [...]

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Pain involves the entire central nervous system — the brain, spinal cord, all the nerve fibres and billions of nerve cells. The central nervous system controls the voluntary muscles; that is, the ones you consciously control and which involve such everyday actions as walking, combing your hair or bending over to pick up things. Pain [...]

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If you have had an immediate, violent reaction to food, but are not sure which food component is responsible, then you are in a more difficult position. It is important to identify your allergen, so that you can eat safely with the minimum of dietary restrictions. A little intelligent detective work may help you to [...]

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Convallaria — the Latin name for lily of the valley — is best used in the form of a standardised fresh plant extract, together with Scilla maritima (sea onion or squill). It strengthens the heart muscles and extends its favourable effect to the blood vessels. If the patient is given the same dose as would [...]

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In this method of preparing plant remedies, freshly cut or harvested plants are triturated with lactose, grape sugar or some other basic medium. Experience has shown this method to be one of the most effective. Unfortunately, as the process is slow and intricate, it is rarely used. Trituration has proved its worth in the manufacture [...]

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Avoid squeezing spots and blackheads, unless you apply Molkosan to disinfect them right away. Otherwise you will only spread the bacteria, which usually settle in the inflamed skin pores. In other words, if you want to prevent the condition from getting worse you have to be very careful. Also, do not handle or work with [...]

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The importance to our health of having good teeth is still not sufficiently appreciated. It is the same with health in general. We begin to value it only when we have lost it and are sick. Many people think it is enough to know that there are doctors available if they need them, and they [...]

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The conscientious doctor is sometimes baffled because a seemingly serious case takes an unexpected turn for the better. On the other hand, the opposite can also happen: the patient seems to be making fine progress but suddenly the picture changes and the illness takes such a rapid turn for the worse that no skill, no [...]

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