Pain

The most rigorous and detailed analysis of acupuncture to date has found that the treatment can help to treat your arthritis, migraines and any other chronic pain that may affect your wellness. The new research, which was published in…

An erection that won’t quit probably doesn’t sound like a wellness concern to you, but for some men, a prolonged erection is an unwanted occurrence that’s actually very painful. Known as priapism, a prolonged erection isn't caused by sexual…

Yoga is a fitness fad that everyone loves – both men and women alike. It takes care of your overall wellness without putting your wellbeing at too many risks, but what if one sex was more at risk than others? Yes, the battle of the sexes…

You don’t need a sexual health expert to tell you that sex feels good and puts you in an amazing mood, but did you know that sex also benefits your wellness in a number of not-so-obvious ways? Scientists have found that, during lovemaking,…

There are many different disease that people have to live with, some of which are quite common and well known, while others are little known and sometimes not well understood. These six diseases commonly occur in human populations around…

Three new studies have confirmed the value of three traditional features of Chinese medicine - ginseng, ginger and acupuncture. In the clinical studies, it was found that ginger can be used to reduce nausea that is often attributed to…

Appendicitis is a major health concern, as your life could be at risk if your appendix bursts before surgeons have the chance to remove it. However, Michael Payne, MD, a gastroenterologist with Cambridge Health Alliance, in Cambridge,…

Fibromyalgia affects your wellbeing with widespread, unexplained pain in your muscles and joints and although the symptoms are often triggered by emotional stress, an illness or a physical trauma, the causes of this health concern are not…

Although most people will retain their natural hip throughout their life, there are approximately 120,000 patients in the U.S. each year that need to undergo hip replacement surgery. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the warning…

Though complementary remedies aren’t backed by a wealth of research, it doesn’t mean that you have to dismiss all of them as ineffective. There are some holistic treatments that work extremely well for a variety of women’s health concerns.…

A condition that could be affecting a small number of women, vaginismus is an uncontrolled and involuntary spasm of the vaginal muscles. These spasms could lead to sex being painful, leading to both physical and psychological damage. It is…

If you’re working on your fitness or training for a big event, your wellness is guaranteed to be affected by an injury. You might want to put up with the pain, but you may put your wellbeing at risk by doing so. In that case, your options…

There are many sexual health problems that can affect your wellbeing, but so often we sweep them under the rug. Research scientist Debby Herbenick, author of Because It Feels Good: A Woman's Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction,…

Now you’ve got a new little person’s wellbeing to watch out for, sex after pregnancy might be the last thing on your mind. However, at some point you will start to think about your sexual health again, and you need to understand…

Your body is a mysterious thing; sometimes you get pain or aches for no apparent reason, but your wellness is completely secure. However, sometimes there are pains which occur as a warning that something has gone seriously wrong, and you…

According to the latest stats, back problems affect the well-being of 80% of us at some point in life. However, because of this, everyone thinks they’re an expert on the subject, and this has led to a number of wellness myths that simply…

The degenerative disc disease is normally the reason why a person suffers from lower back pain. Although such disease may trigger the symptoms of lower back pain, there is still good news to this. That is- the pain is normally…

Alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in recent years, helping people who are lacking in energy and wish to restore the balance in their body. There are two camps of alternative therapies - those which use touch to soothe…

Most of the people who get pain during sex are women - painful intercourse rarely affects men. A study carried out in Sweden found that 9.3 percent of women suffer with painful sex, and this is higher in young and inexperienced women, and…

Angina is a common symptom of coronary artery disease, also referred to as simply chest pain. The signs of angina are an aching in the chest, a burning sensation, fullness, squeezing, or discomfort - many people mistake it for indigestion.…

By Dixie Somers Gum pain can be one of the most excruciating and obnoxious pains you will ever feel in your life.Since your gums are such a sensitive area of the body, the slightest irritation can cause significant…

Acupuncture is a popular choice for those looking for complementary wellness therapies, but what if you don’t like needles? According to Song-Hwi Chi, who has been practicing acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for more than 20…

It is never too late to start getting healthy. The elastic band that isn't stretched dries up and breaks. Are you gearing up to start getting healthy a few months from now, when you have more time? Don't! Don't Wait For The…

If your joint wellness is affected by osteoarthritis, reflexology may be as effective as painkillers. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, which found that reflexology…

You wouldn’t think that something called Devil’s Claw is beneficial to your wellbeing, but the complementary wellness therapy has long been used in native African medicine. Its fruit is covered with sharp curved spines, hence the name, and…

Whether you suffer from aching arthritis or from serious symptoms of Fibromyalgia, chronic pain can become the bane of a person's life right from the beginning. You have to make a lot of sacrifices in order to deal with the pain – and for…

Neck and spine pain can be common occurrences for many individuals, and you’ll find a number of factors contributing to the pain and discomfort. Treatment can be as simple as a chiropractic realignment and inflammation medication or as…

There are many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact, but which ones are the major STIs that threaten your sexual health? Let’s explore the…

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, or other wellness concerns caused by chronic inflammation such as asthma, mindfulness meditation can help to reduce your symptoms. This is according to a new study from researchers at the University of…

For some, joint pain is as natural and normal as waking up and hitting the snooze button for the third time. The discomfort and aches that sit hand-in-hand with problems like osteoporosis and arthritis are not uncommon. As you age, so…