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- Hydrotherapy: Not Just A Lot Of Hot Air
Hydrotherapy, the use of water for therapeutic treatment, has long been recognized for its benefits to those suffering from arthritis, inflamed and swollen nerves, and other chronic conditions. In recent years, however, the benefits of hydrotherapy have been clinically proven as beneficial to health and general well-being.
For example, a study by the Health Psychology Clinic at University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis found that after 10 minutes of bathing in either still or moving warm water, healthy adults experienced increased feelings of well-being and a decreased state of anxiety. - A Natural Alternative For Adhd
As families get back in the swing of another academic year, some face extra challenges as their children try to cope with the added stress of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The real challenge for their parents is often deciding which treatment and medication are right for their ADHD child. - Massage Therapy: A Hands-on Approach To Pain Relief
Once viewed mainly as a way to relax and relieve stress, massage therapy is being recognized for its effectiveness in helping to relieve pain and other medical conditions. In fact, a recent survey by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) found that while 26 percent of respondents get massages to relax or reduce stress, 40 percent have had a massage for pain relief.
"The medical community is increasingly recognizing the benefits of massage," says Mary Beth Braun, president of the AMTA. "As this trend grows, massage will become an even more common component of people's regular health and wellness practices." - Alternative Treatment For "leaky" Heart Valves
There could soon be good news for the estimated 4 million Americans who suffer from a condition known as mitral regurgitation, or MR. They might be candidates for a clinical research study to evaluate a new device that may treat the MR.
Commonly called a "leaky valve," MR occurs when the heart's one-way mitral valve does not close properly. With each heartbeat, blood flows backward in the wrong direction through the valve's leaflets (or "swinging doors"), causing the heart to work harder.
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