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Health Encyclopedia: Premenstrual Syndrome Other Treatments

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Acupuncture and Acupressure

Some women have reported relief from pelvic pain after acupuncture or acupressure (a needleless approach). Of particular interest is reflexology, a variant technique that uses manual pressure on acupuncture points on the ears, hands, and feet. In one study comparing this technique to a sham procedure, those who had true reflexology had significantly fewer PMS symptoms than women who received a sham treatment.

Acupuncture, hypnosis and biofeedback are all...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Combat High Blood Pressure with Essential Herbs and Vitamins
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...pressure will ensure that you are receiving the maximum benefits for your body.    For more on... Read more »

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Diabetes and Drinking - Part I: If You Choose to Drink
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...for part II: Choosing NOT to drink-all the great benefits and how to deal with friends who... Read more »

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There's always more to know...
By GingerVieira , Health Expert

...methods of storing your meter and insulin, learning the benefits of different insulins, or the... Read more »

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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux & GERD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...there is not enough information on its safety and benefits to warrant its use across the board.... Read more »

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ASK GINGER - There's so much to learn, but where/how can I learn it???
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...swim team etc.), the average diabetic athelete will benefit from a lower carb/higher protein... Read more »

Health Guide

Ayurveda
...that self-understanding is the ultimate goal, the foundation of life. To understand yourself can only benefit your health and life. In knowing your dosha, you can better understand what makes up... Read more »
MIndfulness Part 5: Bipolar Disorder
...prevents us from moving forward.  My mind races way too fast and is far too wayward to achieve the full benefits of meditation, but my first attempt produced a mind-popping insight: I was... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Natural Remedies
...have been marketed alone and in combinations (Wobenzym, Phlogenzym). They are not painkillers, and any benefits derived from them may take several weeks.Ginger (Zingiberaceae). A 2001 study of... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...the eyes and lungs may be considerable, such as the citrosa plant. To date, no evidence shows much benefit but such methods are not harmful.Motion SicknessAbout a third of the population is... Read more »
Vitamins: Healthy Foods
...Examples of Healthy FoodsFoodsPhytochemicals and CarotenoidsVitamins and other valuable food componentsBenefitsApplesFlavonoidsMay have activity against certain cancers (lung). Also may help... Read more »

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Medications

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... medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use... Read more »

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