Living With Tendonitis

When a person has a problem with their back, they often assume that they have a slipped disc or have simply pulled or strained their muscles. While these are very common problems that cause back pain, there are also some very common back problems that often go undiagnosed and untreated. While it's up to a doctor to determine the actual cause of back pain, it helps if patients have a basic understanding of what could be causing their pain.

Do you have a teenager who is disrupting your entire family? Has your teenager's behavior escalated from slightly difficult to all-out rebellion? The teenage years can be difficult for every child. Teenagers test their limits, try to assert their own independence, and have to manage volatile emotions. While it's understandable that a teenager may be going through a difficult period, it's also important that you help your child make the best decisions possible.

Many women do not realize that different contraceptive methods use different hormones, and as a result, they make poor decisions when it comes to choosing the right method. There are two primary forms of birth control: progestin-only and combination estrogen-progestin. Both of these methods share many of the same side effects, like weight gain, mood changes, and increased risk of blood clots. Yet, these two methods have some differing side effects that women should strongly review prior to committing to a contraceptive method.

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you're not alone. Research shows that about 22 million Americans suffer from this disorder. Fortunately, treatments are available that can reduce the dangers that sleep apnea presents. In addition to medical treatments, there are also lifestyle changes you can make that will also lessen your symptoms. Here are just a few things you can do to sleep more safely. Change The Way You Sleep

Natural health care has become popular with people who are tired of pharmaceuticals that provide little relief and cost too much. Although there are natural health products in many organic and health food stores, people who are really interested in these products can learn how to make their own. To start, here is a DIY recipe for a salve that you can use for rashes and sunburn. Comfrey, the Natural Soother 

If you experience unexplained gas, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or abdominal pain when your diet changes or stressful situations occur, you may suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. Although symptoms are likely to vary from one patient to another and there is no cure for IBS. Yet, there are numerous treatment options that can help you live a normal life.  Unfortunately, medical science has not yet found what causes the illness, but it is clear that stress and abrupt dietary changes can trigger episodes.