There are many gentle forms of massage that are appropriate for a bed-ridden patient. According to Cancer Supportive Care Programs, massage for those confined to a bed can help promote relaxation, speed up the healing process and decrease levels...
Alternative medical therapies can become mainstream treatments, depending on where you hang your hat. Sandalwood powder and rosewater have been used traditionally in the healing systems of India and ancient Greece, and modern research confirms...
According to KidsHealth, viral meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, by virus. Viral meningitis causes changes in the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal...
Tea tree and lavender oils are two essential oils known for their antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties. Nerys Purchon, in her book "The Essential Natural Health Bible," says tea tree oil is the second best antiseptic oil after thyme....
Mammography is the only exam as of 2010 approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to screen women with no signs of disease for breast cancer. Mammography uses low dose X-ray imaging to examine breasts and their surrounding tissue. On these...
There are basically five types of TMJ surgery: arthrocentesis, disk repositioning, discectomy, articular eminance recontouring and TMJ replacement. These procedures differ in their level of invasiveness, with arthrocentesis being the easiest and...
Recommendations for pregnant women with epilepsy have changed considerably over the past few decades. Once discouraged from getting pregnant at all, women with epilepsy now have a 90 percent chance of having a normal pregnancy and a healthy baby,...
The basic legend behind modern "thieves oil" products posits that four thieves were caught robbing houses during a time of plague in Europe several hundred years ago. The thieves attributed the fact that they didn't get sick to the blended herbal...
Factors that affect equilibrium and balance in the body include breathing, vision, vestibular function, musculoskeletal alignment and proprioception. The eyes, vestibular system and proprioceptors of the neck read and adjust head placement in...
Bone growth is governed by a number of factors. Initial bone growth is determined by the growth and proliferation of cartilage cells--the cartilage tissue becomes calcified to become bone tissue. Once initial bone growth is complete, the bones...
Migraine headaches occur when blood vessels around the temples and base of the skull become enlarged, causing a chemical release that inflames the vessels, muscles and nerves in the head and neck. Besides pain, nausea, diarrhea and sensitivity to...
Glucosamine isn't considered an essential nutrient and isn't found in substantial amounts in the average diet, but glucosamine supplements, which are typically made from the shells of shrimp, crabs and lobsters are widely available. If you have a...
Plastic surgery can be used for reconstructive or cosmetic reasons. There are many different kinds of plastic surgery that can be performed. Learn about plastic surgery considerations in this video.
