Tendonitis – Essential Oils Tendons Tendons and ligaments are the dense connective tissue that is formed into tough, rope-like bands. Much of the strength of tendons and ligaments is due to the densely packed, vertically stacked arrangement of collagen fibers. Some tendons, such as those that support the relatively…
Generosity and Abundance Perhaps, at first glance, this title seems to be saying that one can only be generous – or live generously – if one has an abundance of this world’s goods. This idea is certainly not what I want us to come away from this article…
Shingles Overview Shingles is a viral infection. The varicella-zoster virus causes shingles. This virus also causes chickenpox. Shingles is also sometimes referred to as herpes zoster. As many virus strains do, the varicella-zoster virus can, after it has run its course in the original illness, lie dormant in…
#17 -TCM Headaches – 6 Small Intestine/Heart The Triple Warmer/Pericardium and Small Intestine/Heart – are, generally, thought of and worked with together. The season of summer describes these meridians. The explosiveness and heat of fire are also descriptive of the energy of these meridians. The first 2…
#15 -TCM Headaches – 4 Stomach/Spleen The Stomach/Spleen Meridian pair will be the topic of the next part of this article. When we speak of “earth” people, we are speaking of those who are strong in the characteristics of this meridian. This Meridian, #4 – Earth…
Eating Disorders Dying to Be Thin Eating disorders are not fads. They are not a simple phase that a teen will, eventually, grow out of. Reasoning with the person, discussing and teaching them about nutrition and health, has no lasting effect on their disorder. Severe eating disorders are mental disorders…
#8 – Headaches -Sinus & Allergy Designation – Allergy vs Intolerance When we hear the term allergy, most people think of such symptoms as a runny nose, red and watering eyes, swelling of some tissues somewhere, rashes, hives, or some other form of itching. With no distinction made, the term…
Self-Esteem What exactly is self-esteem? Why do some people seem to have confidence in themselves and other people do not? Is there a pattern for developing self-esteem in oneself? Are there actions parents can take to help their children have confidence in their own abilities? I have…
#4 – Headaches – Dehydration Why Does Dehydration Cause Headache Pain? The body requires proper fluid and electrolyte levels in and around every cell. Cells simply cannot function properly without adequate fluid levels. Improper fluid levels impede, for example, the body’s ability to move nutrients to the cells…
#3 – Headaches – Endocrine System I was surprised to learn, as I began looking for ALL of the possible causes of migraines, how many possibilities there are. One of the most intriguing to me was the connection between the thyroid and additionally, the adrenal glands to an oncoming migraine…