Sprained Toe - Articles
Dipping a Toe in the Alternative Medicine Waters (Part I)
by
Alyson
My journey down the path of alternative medicine began due to the influence of my current doctor. She is an Internal Medicine doctor who treats many patients with HIV/AIDS or CFS. I think she is used to dealing with patients who have been marginalized or brushed off by others in the healthcare field. She has an amazing amount of compassion for her ...
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Stupid Ankle, Stupid Week
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Molly H.
So my sprained ankle and I have had a very boring week, hence the lack of posts. We had viewing and funeral to deal with, which coincided with 2 complete rest days for me and my foot, which was still killing me. It's beena sad few days, and that's all I'll say about that. By this morning, it felt better but I just did a weight set (skipping any ...
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Lincoln's Throat - Swallow Hard
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John Lacroix
What: Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Lafayette Where: Franconia Notch, NH When: Monday, October 12, 2009 Who: Sherpa John and Bryan Mazaykia ------------------------------------ As a younger hiker I'd taken many trips up the Old Bridle Path to the Greenleaf Hut or Mount Lafayette. I'd glare out across the Walker Ravine and marvel at the scoured sides of ...
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The Day I Thought Would Never Come...
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Tri Mommy
arrived today. That was the day that I laid in bed when I first woke up and said "I don't want to swim." I LOVE swimming. But I didn't go, I had grape nuts and yogurt, a v-8 and a cup of coffee in a quiet and peaceful house after the lilliputians went off to school with Mr. Darcy instead. Why? I know exactly why. Because I don't fee ...
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Active Rest Days!
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FitthisGirl
Yay! Welcome to my new followers--where did YOU guys come from? Welcome, hope you enjoy Fit this, girl!Somedays after a long run or grueling workout all we want to do is lay on the couch and take it easy -- A REST DAY! However, sometimes, what our body needs is just the opposite. Everyone knows that rest periods are important, they help rebuild mu ...
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Movin' and Groovin' - Guest blogger
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Sara G.
I'm pleased to welcome guest blogger Suzanna Adams, Physical Therapist from the OSU (Ohio State University) Medical Center. Suzanna works in the Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services, and I recently asked for her two cents on physical therapy/exercise and lupus. Here's what she has to say - all great stuff! Exercise and Lupus Everybody wants to be fi ...
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Low back pain, subluxations and Chiropractic
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Carol Grant
You probably already know that Chiropractors treat low back pain but what you may not know is that we feel the cause of the pain is a injury called subluxations. Subluxation means a vertebral joint of the spine is out of its normal position. It’s the same as a sprain because the ligaments are stretched when this occurs. But how does a joint ...
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Infected swollon toes
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heru m.
pet’s breed: chihuahua mix pet’s age: 9months pet’s sex: male previous treatment:vetrimoxin paste, fucidin, betadine ointment, icthammol paste,synulox tablets QUESTION:congenitally inward twisted toes of both hindlimbs.started to get swollen on plantar aspect and seco ...
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When Autism Behaviors Are Physical Pain
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Kim S.
By Libby Rupp When a child has a high fever or an oozy rash, doctors typically work to find the cause and end the problem. However, when a child is flapping or walking on their toes, the symptom is considered...
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QOTD 3 of 365
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Kim Botdorf
“ The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure."Sven Goran ErikssonOk admit it... how many times have you chosen not to do something for fear of failing? Fear of looking silly??? Fear of looking stupid???I don't have enough fingers and toes on my person to account for the number of times I've put myself, or shall I say allowed ...
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