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Randale C. Sechrest, MD When Can Chiropractic Care Help Neck Pain?

More information on bones, muscles and joints is available at eOrthopod.com. Many people with neck pain seek help from chiropractors. Chiropractic care may vary depending on the underlying problem. Applying the right treatment for each patient is every chiropractor's goal. In this study, chiropractors from The Netherlands try to find ways to tell which neck pain patients will respond to their care. They evaluated 29 possible factors that might pred… Continue

Posted by Randale C. Sechrest, MD on July 20, 2008 at 9:36am — No Comments

Migraine Chick Migraine Collage

Since I'm a "not so crafty chick" I'm trying something new with paper collage. I made this one with a magazine, scissors and tape. Continue

Posted by Migraine Chick on July 19, 2008 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Stephanie Cooper What Are We Going To Do With Dad?

I came across this article from Health Affairs by geriatrician Jerald Winakur. In the article Winakur, "looks at the "vast inland sea of elders" that is building and wonders where the doctors will come from to care for… Continue

Posted by Stephanie Cooper on July 18, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Jody Simpson Tips for Alzheimer caregiving

Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be both rewarding and challenging. One challenge can come in the form of independent living. Most people with Alzheimer's disease want to live independently. However, this can be difficult as the disease progresses. Here are some tips from the Mayo clinic on how to reduce frustration for both caregiver and Alzheimer patient: Reduce frustrations A person with Alzheimer's may react with frustration, agitation and even aggression when… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on July 17, 2008 at 10:19pm — 1 Comment

kiwi beaver 1 dystonia today

Today 18th july 2008 is not to bad living with dystonia and essential tremor. It is very wet but i did get out of the house to visit library and get groceries with my daughter. i usually grab the trolley at the groceries shop to help with my limp,my young daughter wrote our list today so that saves me getting a sore shoulder. It is so much easier buying things today unlike a few years ago, no eftpos and it was accepting change being counted out in your very shakey hand. Now it's the odd swish t… Continue

Posted by kiwi beaver 1 on July 17, 2008 at 10:18pm — No Comments

iggy8n Steroids don't work on hives

I had a steroid shot about 24 hours ago. The hives are back. I stopped taking Claritin expecting the steroids to hold off the symptoms for a few weeks. This morning I had to take another Claritin. What ayurvedic substances should I take while I await the doctor's office to open? I'm waiting for my wife to return from visiting friends in the big city. I'd really hate to be driving and have some throat swelling or something to make the driving difficult. I know that I have to watch the blood sugar… Continue

Posted by iggy8n on July 17, 2008 at 9:49am — 1 Comment

SarahLiz Allergies

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Posted by SarahLiz on July 15, 2008 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Janeen Spotlight: Debbie Fister

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Posted by Janeen on July 15, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Ketamine coma gives hope to chronic pain patients, but not in the US

Ketamine is being aggressively used in Germany in an unusual way-- inducing coma for an extended period of time, allowing the CNS (central nervous system) to 're-boot' in chronic pain patients. As a result, those able to afford the treatment are going overseas in an attempt to find a way to make living bearable, because the United States forbids the induction of a coma lasting longer than 2 days.… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 14, 2008 at 12:49pm — No Comments

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Posted by twistedjam on July 12, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg The spirituality of living with Migraine

Are you a spiritual person? How has Migraine affected the spiritual part of your life? Spirituality is a touchy subject. Most of us have definite views. This post is not designed to try to change anyone's views, but only present how I use my spirituality to survive chronic pain (Migraine,Dystonia and Autoimmune). Spirituality is why I am still here today. My relationship with God has given me the positive outlook I needed to survive. I am human tho. I fail. Often. *I believe and reflec… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 11, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Deanna Durica Genetic mutation and Alzheimer's Disease

I just saw a summary of a new study, described in the June 27th edition of the on-line journal/resource Cell (www. Cell.com). The study indicates that a mutation in the CALHM1 gene may cause problems with a brain calcium channel and lead to the build up of a protein that is a key part of the plaques that affect the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. New developments in the detection of Alzheimer’s are always inter… Continue

Posted by Deanna Durica on July 11, 2008 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Janeen Migraine medication and possible side effects

I take Topamax. It's done wonders for me. I'm not going to stop taking it at the moment. The last time I did that on my own I ended up with a 3 week migraine, But information that I wish I had BEFORE I started taking the drug, makes me think twice about staying on it. I found this on the web: For complete information on Topamax click here. Topamax Oral Back to Drug Overview Does… Continue

Posted by Janeen on July 11, 2008 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment

Ellen Schnakenberg Tracking migraine with technology

I am not technically savvy. That's the territory of my son and hubby who do computers for a living and live and breathe them when not at work. I am happy to keep my Migraine foggy brain clear of the clutter of technical jargon and most anything else relating to the computer... until I need something. #1 son is too busy now to help me, as is his father, so I'm now forced to spend countless hours online trying to figure out simple things that would take the average first grader 5 minutes. One su… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 11, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Stephanie Cooper Caring for Herbie Winokur

I came across the story of Herbie Winokur and his courageous family while searching The New York Times website for information on Alzheimer's. According to The New York Times article, "in 2004, filmmaker Julie Winokur and photojournalist Ed Kashi uprooted their two children and their business from San Francisco and moved to Montclair, N.J., in order to care for Ms. Winokur’s father, Herbie Winokur, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease." The NY Times published two arti… Continue

Posted by Stephanie Cooper on July 11, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

RevWagner Booklets I Am Working On

The booklets that I think I am finished with. "No More Room For Grace" is my story from shock to acceptance. "Treasure In Adversity" is a look at how God allows adversity with the intent of making us better Christians. Those Booklets I am working on are: "Thirteen Days Without Assurance" this deals with the fact that God does not always tell us everything that is going on. In fact sometimes He is silent for the express purpose of growing our faith. "The Trouble With Trouble" A booklet I am worki… Continue

Posted by RevWagner on July 11, 2008 at 7:12am — 1 Comment

Jody Simpson Arranging Alzheimer's care, Part 2

In my last blog entry, I tried to answer the difficult question of how I'd like to be cared for if I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I couldn't really answer the question. I guess I don't do hypothetical situations very well. I need to feel the pressure or importance of the situation, a dire need for an answer or decision. I often joke with my husband that if I'm in a coma, not to unplug the machines. It's not a decision based on quality of life, etc. It's based on the fact that I can't… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on July 10, 2008 at 5:21pm — 1 Comment

Ellen Schnakenberg Epileptic drugs may receive black box warning

The FDA is urging an advisory committee, meeting on Thursday, to require a black box warning about the potential risks of suicidal thoughts and behavior when taking anti-epileptics. (Reuters July 7, 2008) Anti-epileptics are often taken as Migraine preventives and include such overwhelmingly popular drugs as Lyrica, Topamax and Depakote. (See our… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 10, 2008 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

RevWagner My Jouney With Dystonia

In 2001 after being a pastor for seven years I began to have problems with my voice. I did not realize that I was in the beginning stages of dystonia. God led us to move to Michigan and to become members of Beth Haven Baptist Church. I worked in the office supply business, and volunteered at the Church. I continued to have some strange problems that got progressively worse. In February of 2006 the problems progressed so that my driving ability was affected. I was laid off and began receiving une… Continue

Posted by RevWagner on July 10, 2008 at 6:36am — 1 Comment

Jody Simpson Arranging Alzheimer's care

I ran across an interesting question asked by an Alzheimer's caregiver and blogger of Life From the Porch. The author asks, "If you were the one with AD, how would you like to be cared for?" This is a very interesting question, especially from an Alzheimer's caregiver. Personally, I'm not sure I know how I'd like to be cared for. I know I'd like to be comfortable. I'd like to be given as much independence a… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on July 9, 2008 at 11:16pm — 2 Comments

Jody Simpson A daily Alzheimer's cocktail

A recent MIT study involving gerbils indicates an Omega 3 cocktail might help with memory and learning functions in Alzheimer's patients. The article states that the researchers found that normal gerbils treated with the mixture--a combination of DHA (a type of omega-3 fatty acid), uridine and choline--performed significantly better on learning and memory tests than untreated gerbils. This is particularly interestin… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on July 9, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Jnufish Long days, longer nights.....

This is so backwards in the summertime up here in the last frontier. The sun or I should say daylight (because Juneau is a rain forest so actual appearance of the sun is rare) lasts from 3:30 am till about midnight. So our days are actually pretty long up here. But, when you haven't slept for 3 nights in a row, it is the hours after the house settles down for the night that are the longest. I've read books, watched movies, taken pills, all to no available. The sweet respite you get when you are… Continue

Posted by Jnufish on July 9, 2008 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Hayley Tai Chi Chih Helps Insomnia

Tai chi chih, a Westernized offshoot of tai chi, has been proven to help insomnia sufferers. A recent Reuters article claims that practicing light exercise 20 - 30 minutes a day can improve your sleeping habits: "Nearly two-thirds of people who learned the slow, gentle tai chi chih moves experienced significant improvements in sleep quality, compared to about one-th… Continue

Posted by Hayley on July 9, 2008 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Hayley Bedtime Relaxation Tips

I have a hard time sleeping. Some nights it takes me hours to get to sleep; other nights I fall asleep almost instantly only to wake up in the early morning. If I'm lucky (which I am very often not), I can have two or three hours of unbroken sleep in a night. Otherwise, I wake up constantly and am often awake for extended periods of time. The sleeping pill market is thriving these days, thanks to the increased media focus on Ambien, the slew of over-the-counter diphenhydramine-based tablets (Si… Continue

Posted by Hayley on July 9, 2008 at 10:23am — 2 Comments

RevWagner The Emotional Walk In Learning To Deal With Dystonia

As a Pastor, I have found an interesting connection between the grief that a person goes through when a death occurs, and the emotional struggles a person with a serious medical problem goes through. The first emotional event that I have seen at the loss of a loved one is shock and disbelief. It is as if the news is to much for the human brain to accept. I had a long struggle getting a diagnosis for dystonia. My struggle involved being labeled psychotic with a recommendation for internment into… Continue

Posted by RevWagner on July 9, 2008 at 7:42am — No Comments

SarahLiz Spotlight - Angel of The Headache Slayer

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Posted by SarahLiz on July 9, 2008 at 12:01am — 1 Comment

Ellen Schnakenberg Migraine preventives and upper GI bleeding

Some Migraine preventives have been linked with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. For those patients also taking NSAIDS, also known to cause upper GI bleeding, this risk is increased. A new study is out in the Archives of General Psychiatry Vol. 65 No. 7, July 2008, that discusses this issue and the medications that typically cause this type of prob… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 8, 2008 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Connecting Resolvin, inflammation, Migraine and Omega-3?

There is new and exciting research just published that something called Resolvin E1 suppresses chronic inflammatory processes in the body, especially asthma (which the study specifically targets). The drug company sponsoring the study also mentioned the possible use of Resolvin E1 in other chronic inflammatory processes such as Inflammatory Bowel, Rheumatoid arthritis,… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 7, 2008 at 12:36pm — 1 Comment

Stephanie Cooper The Inspirational Story of Arlene Francis

Many of you may know who Arlene Francis is, but if you don't please check out her web page. Arlene was an actress, artist, radio personality, and a person with Alzheimer's. Please check out her website, it contains information about her life in the media, and the story of her Alzheimer's. While Arlene was living with Alzheimer's she participated in the Artworks Program, "an Artists-In-Resi… Continue

Posted by Stephanie Cooper on July 7, 2008 at 11:41am — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg NSAIDS and stroke

There has not been much information looking at the risk of stroke in a specific type of pain relieving NSAID called coxibs. A research group set out to find out if there was increased incidence of stroke in patients using these medicines.… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 7, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

kanthony39us Weight Watchers Grilled Salmon (9 Points)

Free Weight Watchers Recipes 8 (4 ounce) Alaska Salmon fillets 1/2 cup peanut oil 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 green onions, chopped 3 teaspoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Place salmon fillets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sa… Continue

Posted by kanthony39us on July 7, 2008 at 4:44am — No Comments

kanthony39us Weight Watchers Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe

Free Weight Watchers Recipes 1 cup corn meal 4 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup fat free chicken broth 1 - 20 ounce can tomatoes, drained 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1 pound ground turkey or chicken breast 1. Preheat oven to 375º F. 2. In large bowl, combine corn meal and water. Mix well and set batter aside. 3. In large nonstick skillet over high heat, saute onions and pepper in broth until tender. Add toma… Continue

Posted by kanthony39us on July 6, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Estrogen and vocal quality

Migraine disease is so very complex, we are just beginning to understand the simplest reasons how it even happens to us. Below are details of just another article to show us the influence and importance of estrogen on parts of our bodies we may never have guessed, and another possible clue to its importance in Migraine disease ... A… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 6, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Jody Simpson Alzheimer's reading

I'm in a book club and enjoy every minute of it, from book selection to discussion, it's something I look forward to each month. Being in a book club got me thinking about possible books selections that deal with Alzheimer's disease. Although I've never read this book, it comes highly recommended by a couple people in the Alzheimer's community, Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with t… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on July 5, 2008 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Randale C. Sechrest, MD Back Pain Research: No New Answers, No New Solutions

Despite years of research, the cause and treatment of back pain remain a mystery. Scientists say its more complex than they ever imagined. Some experts say that thanks to all those studies we know much more about what we don't know than about what we do know! Having said that, it's important to see what has been accomplished over the years. First, back pain research is being done around the world. That's new in the last 10 years. There's an international group called International Forum on Prim… Continue

Posted by Randale C. Sechrest, MD on July 5, 2008 at 10:28am — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Migraine with aura breakthrough

Success in the search for the biological cause of Migraine! Scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center studying inherited Migraine, specifically Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM), say their findings have found "cellular events" that prompt Migraine aura, and suggest to them that medications which target sodium channels might potentially be a new treatment avenue for some forms of migra… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 4, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg The Global Campaign to Reduce the Burden of Headache Worldwide

Lifting the Burden is a partnership between the World Health Organization, World Headache Alliance, International Headache Society and European Headache Federation. They have dedicated themselves to headache disability awareness and to "devise and foster the implementation of health-care solutions to these burdens worldwide." In addition, "Lifting the Burden recognizes: * that headache disorders impose pain and disability on people throughout the world; * that good health car… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 4, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Jody Simpson Time to step it up and take notice

I've written about a handful of health related topics here at WEGO Health, but nothing as infuriating as the story of Esmin Green. Many of you have probably heard about Ms. Green by now. She's the 49-year old woman who was left to die in the emergency room at King County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, on June 19. Apparently, Ms. Green's pastor called 911 and had her admitted (involuntarily) to the psychiatric emergency room at King County Hospital, where she waited almost 24 hours for treatment… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on July 3, 2008 at 11:59pm — 3 Comments

Jnufish Happy 4th of July!!

Juneau has its fireworks tonight at midnight, when it is fairly dark. They say it is the first fireworks show in the nation. Tomorrow is the parade, and then the community party at Sandy Beach. I will be going to the party tomorrow, rain or shine, spasm or no. Should be fun, and I am looking forward to getting out and about. I even bought a new shirt that shows all of my neck and shoulders, which I have been avoiding, but what the heck. Give them something to look at. At least my mucsles are wel… Continue

Posted by Jnufish on July 3, 2008 at 3:38pm — 1 Comment

Ellen Schnakenberg Aerobic exercise and Migraine: an update

According to a new study in the June 2008 journal Headache, regular exercise may help with the intensity of a migraine, but not the frequency or duration of the attacks. Exercise has been touted as helpful in almost all the literature available to physicians and patients, but this study suggests that it might not all be as it once was thought. 8 older case reports that investigated exercise and endurance sports i… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 3, 2008 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Nutrition and neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that make it possible for our brain cells/neurons to talk to each other. We cannot survive without them. Many of the neurotransmitters necessary for brain function are also necessary for digestive function as well. All these chemicals require specific vitamins and minerals for their creation and function. When any body chemical is not balanced, the chain of reactions that depend on those chemicals and enzymes cannot happen properly. The cells that depend on t… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 3, 2008 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Carole M Dementia Assistance Dogs

Assistance pets for people with dementia can offer enormous comfort and substantial assistance, provided another member of the family can assure the pet's food, water, health, grooming and exercize needs. Admittedly, that is a lot to ask of a family caregiver, who is already struggling under the increased responsibilities of care. However, the benefits may well outweigh the commitment. People with early dementia can become disoriented and get lost in their communities. Then, becoming increasin… Continue

Posted by Carole M on July 3, 2008 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg New unique Migraine drug COL-144 finishes Phase II trials

A new migraine drug called COL-144 works to help Migraine by neurally attacking them instead of attacking the blood vessels with vasoconstrictors that can cause cardio-vascular side effects. Intravenous COL-144 works by selectively targeting 5HT1F receptors in the trigeminal nerve pathway. (See our Neuralgia Discussions thread HERE) The trial, completed last year and according to Jul 1, 200… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 3, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Jody Simpson Spotlight: Carole Mulliken

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Posted by Jody Simpson on July 3, 2008 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

Kenneth Gene Dockins Christian Lifestyle Weight Loss - Part Two of Two.

The reason why Christian lifestyle guidelines for health-fitness nutrition or weight management also intentionally include mental, emotional, scientific and spiritual advice is this... Weight loss requires a huge sense of PURPOSE. Physically, the steps to losing unwanted body fat are relatively simple. Eat less fatty food, exercise more. That's it, from a purely physical standpoint. However, what ELSE do you need to do in order to lose weight and stay lean? From a Christian lifestyle viewpoint,… Continue

Posted by Kenneth Gene Dockins on July 2, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Migraine medications and kidney stones

Kidney stones are one of the 10 most painful conditions of the human existence. I've been the unfortunate designer and builder of stones in the most interesting of formations. More painful than childbirth "au naturale" (yup, been there, done that too), I wouldn't wish the little buggers on my worst enemy. Termed Staghorn Kidney stones, the ones I managed to construct while taking a migraine preventive were just as magnificent looking as they sound. Fortunately, 5 pieces (think spikes on an ant… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 2, 2008 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Jnufish Can we say spasm?

So I was so excited yesterday, because I was pain free and moving well without spasm all day. I swear I jinx myself. Got home from work did the usual dinner and chores, sat down with DH to watch a movie. Now, I don't know about others with dystonia, but I haven't been in a movie theater in a couple of years, I can't even remember the last movie I saw on the big screen. I have problems holding still for that amount of time, and the fact that it is my head and shoulders that twitch make it more di… Continue

Posted by Jnufish on July 1, 2008 at 5:18pm — 2 Comments

Ellen Schnakenberg Summary of American Headache Society discussions in Boston

A UK Neurologist- Dr. Raeburn Forbes attending the Boston meeting of the American Headache Society, writes an interesting summary of the main topics of interest/discussion there this past week. I look forward to detailing them in future posts. Many of the discussions were about established medicines and procedures that have been "tweaked" for various reasons. Some of the discussions were about: Sumatriptan (Imitrex) available with a NEEDLE FREE… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on July 1, 2008 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Jody Simpson Alzheimer's caregiving at its best

I ran across this video interview of man who quit his job to become the primary caregiver to his father who has Alzheimer's disease. It's an amazing story of two interesting people, Ric and Jesus Gomez. Ric, the caregiver, touches on some important issues facing caregivers, such as the frustrations of caregiving and where to go for help. Something as simple as calling the Alzheimer's… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on June 30, 2008 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Jnufish Today is the day......

That my second round of botox shots finally kicked in, 13 days later. As they say, better late than never. Now hopefully it will last longer than 3 weeks. Wow, those days following the shots, sure do test me. I flair up so bad, I had to take off of work, just could not function. I absolutely hate staying home, laying on the couch in pain and spasming out of control, doing drugs until I can finally, mercifully pass out for an hour or two. My doc tells me it will get better, the shots will kick in… Continue

Posted by Jnufish on June 30, 2008 at 9:21pm — 2 Comments

Wendy Gammon, M.A., M.Ed. Beware of the black box!

In a New York Times article dated June 24, 2008 by Laurie Tarkan, the story of Theresa Lamascola bears witness to what is happening in many nursing homes. It stands as a commentary on how some dementia patients are managed. When daughter Ramona Lamascola sought help for her 88 year old mother's developing anxiety and confusion, the doctor put her on the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. The consquences of this choice were far-reaching for both patient and family. Soon after starting the drug, Ther… Continue

Posted by Wendy Gammon, M.A., M.Ed. on June 30, 2008 at 5:47pm — 1 Comment

Ellen Schnakenberg Children and Migraine

I'll never forget my baby boy's first Migraine headache... He screamed, he cried, he buried his face into his blanket and his mattress. He wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink,couldn't sleep until exhaustion set in. He wanted to be comforted, but didn't like to be touched. He was 6 months old. How do you tell a baby that the pain will go away? How do you explain to your baby boy that you're doing everything in your power to make him feel better? It acted something like an earache, but when we went to… Continue

Posted by Ellen Schnakenberg on June 30, 2008 at 2:54pm — 2 Comments

Robin Wood Helping Me Help Myself

Due to my on going progression of my Dystonia it has become more then evident that if I am to retain my independance of living alone and caring for myself without the aide of a care taker in some of the most basic needs that changes were going to have to made to my home. About 4 years ago when my shoulders and arms became involved, infact the frist day I ever spasmed in those areas was in the middle of the summer, I was so hot and couldn't cool down, I was sweating profusely from the spasming m… Continue

Posted by Robin Wood on June 30, 2008 at 12:45pm — 4 Comments

Robin Wood Lets Talk Muscles ~ Looking Beyond The Brain

The earth is composed of over 100 elements, the most abundant of which is oxygen. Oxygen is essential to the survival of all living matter. Take away our supply of oxygen for just 4 minutes and death is almost assured. A spasming muscle prevents blood flow; when the muscle is not receiving enough blood, the muscle is also not receiving enough oxygen. In an athlete, a lack of oxygen to an over worked muscle will severely hamper performance by causing an increase in lactic acid in the muscles and… Continue

Posted by Robin Wood on June 30, 2008 at 10:01am — No Comments

Janeen Spotlight: Baldgirl with headaches

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Posted by Janeen on June 30, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Randale C. Sechrest, MD Recreational and Sports Injuries in Children

More information is available at eOrthopod. In this study, sports physicians conducted a search of current medical literature. The subject was pediatric sports injuries. Bone fractures were the main focus. They analyzed all the data available to find the typical profile of children who have sports injuries resulting in fractures in the United States. Competitive and recreational sports most often linked with pediatric fractures included bicycle rid… Continue

Posted by Randale C. Sechrest, MD on June 29, 2008 at 11:17pm — No Comments

SarahLiz Barometric pressure, vitamins and 10K steps-a-day

I live in the Pacific Northwest. We have ALL sorts of weather. Take the past 24 hours for example. Yesterday it was 100 degrees. It was the hottest day of the year and it was almost miserable. Right now? It's pouring down rain - like buckets as though it were the middle of December. Mind you, it's also a thunder & lightning storm, but it's POURING. The weather changes oftentimes wreak havoc on my migraine thanks to… Continue

Posted by SarahLiz on June 29, 2008 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Jody Simpson Normal memory loss or sign of Alzheimer's disease

This weekend I attended my parents' high school graduation (ages 65 and 64!). They stopped going to school in the 50's and decided now was the time to finish high school. After the ceremony, my 88 year old grandfather told me a story of when he was 7 years old. He said his second grade teacher told the class if they buried a piece of coal in the ground it would eventually turn to gold. He went on to tell me how he and his classmate ran home to do just that. He even remembered where he buried it,… Continue

Posted by Jody Simpson on June 29, 2008 at 11:16pm — 1 Comment </