Chiropractic care is an alternative form of medicine that works to naturally adjust and correct the alignments of your body to free you from your bodily restrictions and pains. Through the use of skillful hands, chiropractors are able to work on your every muscle, tissue and ligament to ensure that they are in their proper and functional order. As the awareness on the many benefits of chiropractic treatment increase, we now see a rise in the number of practitioners across the American states. This is why we deemed it best to compile the best ways to look for a chiropractor in your area. Location An important consideration in choosing your chiropractor is the convenience or proximity of their location. Though this is not the be all and end all of your decision, it should still be factored in to ensure easier access during emergency situations as well as help you commit to your chiropractor appointments. License Though this should be common knowledge, the Chiropractor Tulsa website still adds that many patients today fail to check on the legitimacy and credentials of their chiropractor. Recommendations The power of word of mouth should also not be undermined. Oftentimes, the best gauge to evaluating a chiropractor’s service is through their past and current clients. By asking the people that you know or going online for customer reviews on Tulsa OK chiropractors, you can have a much better chance at meeting a reputable and efficient chiropractor in your area. Techniques Chiropractic care is an acquired skill and is not something that your chiropractor is born with. As such, it is necessary that you understand the kind of techniques and modalities that they use for their treatments. A good chiropractor should be one who will take into consideration your current health, physical condition as well as lifestyle in determining the most suitable chiropractic technique for ... Read More

Most individuals complain of some degree of pain or discomfort on a regular basis throughout their adult lives, whether it is headaches, neck pain, toothaches, joint pains, or muscle aches. Chronic pain commonly leads to psychological distress including anxiety and depression. Below you will find listed a number of facts that many people overlook when thinking about the experience of pain, including how common it actually is: About 20% of the total population who suffers from pain have it regularly and about 70% of those have sought professional help. Pain does not usually simply go away as you age. Steps must be taken to identify the causes of your pain and counteract them. Women experience chronic pain more frequently than men. Most people currently suffering from chronic pain will have already had this experience for more than three years. Back pain is the most commonly reported type of pain, and is one of the most common reasons for people to miss work. However, there are healthy ways that you can learn to manage pain and prevent it from progressing into more severe conditions. If you are one of those people who suffers mild pain, then the tips below may be of assistance. The first thing that you can do is to try out herbal alternatives. These are very safe and often free from side effects, but are usually only effective for mild and transient aches and pains. The use of over-the-counter pain medications like NSAIDs can help reduce pain temporarily. Good exercise and stretching, such as yoga, tai chi, or weight training can be attempted depending on your current degree of physical vitality. If you are suffering from chronic, severe pain, then you should visit your physician and ask about some of the advanced pain management techniques that may be available to you. These include: Small doses of steroids may be given for the alleviation of severe, short-term pain. For fast relief of severe pain, doctors might give opioid medications. Spinal decompression, or in less severe cases, at-home spinal inversion therapy may be prescribed. Physical therapy can be immensely helpful in building up the correct muscular support to alleviate undue strain on your joints, connectors, and other muscle ... Read More

If you think of the word spa it conjures up a world of sensual delights, where heady lingering fragrances permeate the air and skilled therapists are on hand to guide your body back into harmony  and balance through a medley of massages and treatments, enhanced by the use of exotic blends of ointments, rare herbs, fragrant oils and precious spices. All of this and more you can expect to find at the opulent Raj inspired destination Spa, known as Ananda which was recently voted the best spa in the world by the Travel and leisure magazine. What sets Ananda apart from the rest is its absolutely magical setting in the foothills of the Himalayas, set in 100 acres of grounds guests are treated to luxury accommodation and unparallel views of the river Ganges, which is further complimented by an extensive spa menu of over 80 treatments. Ananda’s exotic range of therapies draws from the wisdom of the world’s most ancient of healing and beauty therapies, that are combined with the sophistication of modern spa techniques. The menu of treatments still keep their roots firmly planted in Ayurvedic medicine but its also combined with a global fusion of therapies from herbal Thai spa treatments to Shiatsu massage, through to Hawaiian body wraps and Indonesian facials that are all designed with one aim in mind, to completely relax and rejuvenate the mind body and soul. Yoga is at the heart of the Ananda wellness program and offers the ideal location for this practice set amongst the lush Himalayan Sal forest, this really is the place to experience the true spirit of Yoga. Ultimately the Ananda spa experience is a deeply spiritual one where every aspect of your stay is catered for, it is a truly wonderful experience of a life time where you can go to pay homage to nature that is truly at its most ... Read More

Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease of the large intestine that is chronic. The colon is part of the body’s digestive system—a system where waste material is stored. Those who have ulcerative colitis have symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain and rectal bleeding. It is not known what causes ulcerative colitis; however, some feel that this condition is inherited and that one’s diet has something to do with getting and treating the disease. There are some nutritionists who feel that eating a healthy diet can help lessen the effects of this disease. In addition, there are certain foods that one should avoid if they have ulcerative colitis. Fiber is good for the body but for those who have this condition, fiber should be limited to 2 grams per serving. Also, for those who suffer from this condition, they should not eat raw fruits, except for melons and bananas. When wanting to eat vegetables, you need to cut the vegetables with the edge of a fork. Vegetables should be cooked thoroughly before eating. In addition, spices, sweets and fats should be avoided. They make this condition worse. Also, chocolate and artificial sweeteners can aggravate ulcerative colitis. Proteins are often helpful with this condition. Good sources of protein are peanut butter, soy, poultry and eggs. It is important with this condition to drink plenty of fluids; however, there are some fluids that can cause problems and should be avoided such as caffeine, juices with added sugar, soft drinks with sugar or caffeine, milk and alcohol. Water works the best and is pure. Because this condition can bring on a deficiency in nutrition, you may want to consider nutritional supplements such as folic acid, probiotics such as yogurt, vitamin D and calcium supplements and Omega-3 fatty acids. Some have found that having ulcerative colitis may cause one’s calcium levels in their blood to be lowered due to blood loss; therefore, one may need to increase their calcium. Of course, before taking any dietary supplement, a physician should be consulted. Some who have this condition may want to consider surgery to have their colons removed due to the loss of blood. However, before considering surgery, medical treatment should be tried, as well as being careful with one’s ... Read More

Our neck and shoulders are composed of different muscles, veins, arteries, bones and connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. We always feel pain in our neck and shoulders because we always use them. There are many causes of neck and shoulder pain. We will talk about it below including the remedies you can do to feel relief. What are the causes of shoulder and neck joint pain? • Injury: This is the most typical cause of neck and shoulder pain. When you get injured, your neck and shoulders will be traumatized. That is why when you do something, you will feel pain. • Structural stress: Your posture can give stress to your neck and shoulders and that is why you have pain in those areas. • Bones and Joints: It can also be your bones and joints are the cause of the pain you feel. There are cases that someone is born with an abnormal bone and joint structure and it causes them pain. • Diseases: You can feel pain in your neck and shoulders if there are already certain diseases affecting those areas and the pain that you feel is just one of its symptoms. • Muscle Strain: Your muscles can be strained from different activities that you do or it could be from an injury. This will also cause you pain. How can it be diagnosed? Physical and history examination can be done by the doctor to diagnose this, but he can also do some tests like X-Ray, CT scan, ECG, Blood Tests and MRI. How can you get treated? If you only have mild pains in your neck and shoulders, you can do other treatments that can be done at home like resting, application of ice, the application of heat after a week, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers and anti inflammatory supplements. After you do these treatments you should prevent yourself from doing activities that will require you to use your neck and/or shoulders because it can cause you neck joint pain. You should also maintain a good posture and have your injuries checked if there are any because it might be the cause of the ... Read More

There’s a lot of supplements out there these days. It seems like every time you turn around there’s another big finding, another big health claim and another new supplement you should be taking. This article looks at some popular supplements and how effective they really are. 1. Antioxidants Although the evidence behind them isn’t conclusive, it’s generally accepted that antioxidants can’t hurt. We know that oxidative stress is a big part of the aging process, so it’s quite possible that antioxidants can help out. Where we run into problems is when we disregard other aspects of our food or supplements as long as we’re getting antioxidants. For example, we might pick up a Sobe Green Tea for the antioxidants, but ignore the fact that the second ingredient (the first is water) is high fructose corn syrup. 2. Fiber In food fiber is great stuff. There’s research suggesting that fiber for weight loss might actually work, and that fiber might interfere with some harmful processes like rapid absorption of sugar. Fiber supplements, however, are yet to be proven to be as effective as fiber within your food. Think of fiber in food vs fiber in supplement form like a basketball with air in it vs one with air around it. It just doesn’t work the same way. 3. Vitamin C Vitamin C is important, but its effects have been blown out of proportion. With popular supplements like Emergen-C we’ve been lead to believe that high doses of vitamin C will stop sickness in its tracks and keep us healthy. Unfortunately that’s not the case. In fact, you may want to worry more about taking too much (if you’re supplementing it), as highlighted in the article Can You Overdose on Vitamin C? 4. Calcium Since we were kids we were brought up thinking that calcium equals strong bones. While calcium does play a role, it’s far from the whole picture. A 2010 study found that people supplementing calcium saw no decrease in bone fractures. This is most likely because vitamin D regulates calcium absorption so additional calcium can’t be utilized without vitamin D. It is recommended to take vitamin D and magnesium if you supplement calcium. 5. Omega 3s Much like antioxidants, Omega-3s get thrown into everything so manufacturers can claim health benefits. In general, higher omega-3 intake is most likely a good thing, but low quality sources won’t do you much good and most products lead more damage than benefit because of all the other junk that goes along with it. Stick to whole food and high-quality fish oils for your Omega-3 intake. Health and wellness resources: Diets that work – Clean eating – Fat burning foods – Weight loss tips – How to lose belly fat – Reduce weight naturally – Quickest way to lose weight – Low calorie recipes – Lose weight in 2 weeks – Best exercise to lose weight – Tips to lose weight Business and insurance resources: Over 50 life insurance – Commercial insurance – Redundancy insurance – Building insurance – No exam life insurance – Life insurance over 50 – Private medical insurance   Travel resources: A2B transfers – Cancellation holidays – Vacation packages – Broadway travel – Travel insurance over 70 – Global late deals – Holiday insurance – Holiday villas – Travel insurance for pre existing medical ... Read More

In this article we set up four points that you should consider when purchasing a probiotic supplement. There is a great deal of variance between products availability on the market so it’s important to be careful. Otherwise you may end up with a product that doesn’t provide you with the right strains of bacteria in the right quantities to confirm a positive health benefit. So let’s get started on the four points drawn from information provided by www.whatisthebestprobiotic.com It makes sense to choose a multiple strain probiotic. This is because different strains of bacteria reside in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Look in particular for products that contain Lactobacillus and the Bifidobacterium species as these are the most widely researched and also occur naturally in the gut. Ideally you will find information about the particular strain of bacteria being provided on the label and not just the species.  So for example Lactobacillus Acidophilus LAT11.  This is important because specific health benefits can only be linked to particular strains (as identified by the LAT11 in the previous example). In other words not all strains of a particular bacterial species (such as Acidophilus) will improve intestinal health and digestive function, only certain ones will. You should make sure that you are getting a high culture count. Unlike other nutritional supplements this isn’t measured in milligrams but as Colony Forming Units or CFU’s. As we have trillions of bacteria in our body you’ll need at least 1 billion CFU’s per dose.  This should be measured at the time of expiry and not at the time of manufacture. Look for an effective delivery system – see this probiotic pearl review for more details. In order to get to the lower gastrointestinal tract the probiotic bacteria have to pass through the stomach. Here they can become easily damaged by stomach acids and pancreatic bile so look for products where the probiotic is protected by a special capsule or “pearl”. Health and wellness resources: Diets that work – Clean eating – Fat burning foods – Weight loss tips – How to lose belly fat – Reduce weight naturally – Quickest way to lose weight – Low calorie recipes – Lose weight in 2 weeks – Best exercise to lose weight – Tips to lose weight Business and insurance resources: Over 50 life insurance – Commercial insurance – Redundancy insurance – Building insurance – No exam life insurance – Life insurance over 50 – Private medical insurance Travel resources: A2B transfers – Cancellation holidays – Vacation packages – Broadway travel – Travel insurance over 70 – Global late deals – Holiday insurance – Holiday villas – Travel insurance for pre existing medical ... Read More

There is much hype about taking a memory supplement to boost one’s memory. Before taking a plunge and making that decision, it is best to make an informed choice and read up on it first.  Any drug, supplement, nutraceutical or medicinal food is classified as a nootropic.  When ingested regularly and used properly, they are said to optimize certain mental processes like memory, concentration and intelligence to enhance learning and recall.  They do this by improving the flow of highly oxygenated blood through the vessels ensuring that the brain has a steady and adequate blood supply.  This simple process ensures brain efficiency on cognitive processes. Ask any health expert and the first thing that comes to mind to recommend is the intake of a substance known as ginkgo biloba.  Extracts or concentrates of this are derived from a tree known as the maidenhair tree.  They are valued not only for their culinary and medicinal properties but also for their effect in enhancing the memory.  These properties have been isolated as effects of flavonoids, terpenoids and 40 other elements that are found to be contained by ginkgo biloba. Another such cognitive enhancer is gotu kola.  They help facilitate improved mental function much in the same way as ginkgo biloba.  They assist in ensuring smooth circulation of the blood to the brain.  They have also been proven to delay the deterioration of memory and optimize mental acuity. Drinking green tea help improve brain function because they contain antioxidants that break down free radicals.  There are also vitamins for memory enhancement that duplicate this effect.  These include vitamins C and E found in certain fruits and vegetables.  The B vitamins like folic acid, B6 and B12, along with beta carotene also contain these same natural antioxidants. For more in depth information about nootropics, consult a medical professional. Health and wellness resources: Diets that work – Clean eating – Fat burning foods – Weight loss tips – How to lose belly fat – Reduce weight naturally – Quickest way to lose weight – Low calorie recipes – Lose weight in 2 weeks – Best exercise to lose weight – Tips to lose weight Business and insurance resources: Over 50 life insurance – Commercial insurance – Redundancy insurance – Building insurance – No exam life insurance – Life insurance over 50 – Private medical insurance Travel resources: A2B transfers – Cancellation holidays – Vacation packages – Broadway travel – Travel insurance over 70 – Global late deals – Holiday insurance – Holiday villas – Travel insurance for pre existing medical ... Read More

Belief in a universal force that energizes the body is central to Thai massage practice.  As a matter of fact, the effects of massage on the human energy system or Sen lines take precedence over its physiological benefits. While it is labeled as “bodywork” in the west, Thai massage is still regarded as energy work in Thailand. Considering this, one can see that a traditional Thai massage therapist deals with more than just the physical body of his or her client, but also this vital force.  Yet regular contact with other people’s energies can have an adverse effect on the healer, especially people who are sick or in pain.  It is only right for the massage therapist’s own health to keep pure and make sure his or her own energy system stays balanced. Yoga practice combined with a healthy lifestyle and adherence to massage ethics helps ensure this. Different forms of hatha yoga are popular, but the lesser-known Thai yoga is also very beneficial and perhaps safer.  Also going by the name Ruesri Dat Ton, Thai yoga is based in Indian hatha yoga.  Yet it is gentler and easier to do.  Thai yoga synchronizes breathing with yoga postures.  It is normal to perform about a dozen or so poses in one session everyday. In all there are about 200 Thai yoga poses. Besides practicing Thai yoga daily, a masseur should also do some yoga stretches after every massage.  This will restore energy balance in his or her body.  It may also help to take a bath and relax for about half an hour prior to doing massage again. Whether you use Thai massage only at home or in your profession, some kind of spiritual exercise like yoga would be beneficial to you. In Thai massage, one deals with the very energy that sustains life, known as “chi” or “prana” in the east.  Manipulating this energy without preparation or adequate protection can be harmful to the practitioner. Health and wellness resources: Diets that work – Clean eating – Fat burning foods – Weight loss tips – How to lose belly fat – Reduce weight naturally – Quickest way to lose weight – Low calorie recipes – Lose weight in 2 weeks – Best exercise to lose weight – Tips to lose weight Business and insurance resources: Over 50 life insurance – Commercial insurance – Redundancy insurance – Building insurance – No exam life insurance – Life insurance over 50 – Private medical insurance Travel resources: A2B transfers – Cancellation holidays – Vacation packages – Broadway travel – Travel insurance over 70 – Global late deals – Holiday insurance – Holiday villas – Travel insurance for pre existing medical ... Read More

The aloe vera plant has been a medicine cabinet staple since the ancient Egyptians named it the “plant of immortal powers” and offered it up as a burial treasure for deceased pharaohs. Ever since then, its uses have grown to become more specific and therapeutic, and it’s one of the main treatments for sunburn. Aloe vera is derived from the leaves of the aloe plant, which is native to Africa and has been utilized medicinally for 1000’s of years. The leaves of the aloe plant ooze a transparent gel when they are broken open and can be used topically to treat soothe skin and treat wounds, as outlined by the National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The green section of the leaf that encompasses the gel can be utilized for making a laxative juice referred to as aloe latex. The aloe plant is sub-tropical and can grow outdoors or indoors as long as it receive lots of sunshine and has no possibility of freezing. So why is aloe vera good for you and your skin? Aloe Vera Benefits for Burn Relief Aloe vera is mainly used for soothing sunburned, blistered skin. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, and it supports the regeneration of skin cells. Aloe vera also features active substances that might reduce pain, as outlined by Maryland University Medical Center, and for that simple reason supplies a refreshing, cooling feeling when place on the skin. Since aloe vera is mostly composed of water, it quickly evaporates and should be re-applied as often as needed. Aloe Vera for Skin problems Aloe vera features 19 of 20 amino acids needed by the body for great health, and for that simple reason it’s a powerful therapeutic agent. As well as the treatment of burned skin, aloe is useful for moisturizing flaky, dry skin. It has shown some promise too for treating more severe and chronic conditions like genital herpes, psoriasis, dandruff, skin ulcers, canker sores and others. Making Use of Aloe Vera Aloe vera is available in a number of forms and can be bought at just about any pharmacy. Pure and/or organic aloe vera can be bought as a gel, powder or juice, and should be lightly rubbed into your skin as often as needed. It is likewise regularly put into products like ointments, cosmetics and shampoos. Aloe vera plants can easily be grown in the home and the gel can then be extracted from its leaves and placed directly on your skin. Aloe vera plants can be bought at just about any plant nursery. For more information visit aloe vera juice benefits. Health and wellness resources: Diets that work – Clean eating – Fat burning foods – Weight loss tips – How to lose belly fat – Reduce weight naturally – Quickest way to lose weight – Low calorie recipes – Lose weight in 2 weeks – Best exercise to lose weight – Tips to lose weight Business and insurance resources: Over 50 life insurance – Commercial insurance – Redundancy insurance – Building insurance – No exam life insurance – Life insurance over 50 – Private medical insurance Travel resources: A2B transfers – Cancellation holidays – Vacation packages – Broadway travel – Travel insurance over 70 – Global late deals – Holiday insurance – Holiday villas – Travel insurance for pre existing medical ... Read More