The Effects Of Massage On The Cardiovascular System
Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Treatment
- Fibromyalgia - Treatment
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious condition whose causes are still largely unknown, as is how it inflicts damage. There is no strong evidence that any single treatment (or combination of treatments) has any significant effect for most patients. Treatment must involve not only relieving symptoms but also changing the patients' attitudes about their disease. Treatment should also teach patients behaviors that help them cope.
Treatments usually use a trial and error, many-sided approach:
- Patients...
Expert & Community Posts
Spend Your Rebate Check On Something That Will Last - Your Body
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert...you fitness walk or jog, you are investing in your cardiovascular system. When you strength... Read more »
Alternative Treatment: Massage Therapy
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertMassage therapy not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, but it can help reduce pain, reduce... Read more »
Massage Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...done in 2004 at a Hong Kong hospital looked at the effects of slow-stroke back massage on... Read more »
Massage and Body Work for the Diabetic Body
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert...abundant for Type 1 diabetes. If hardening of the cardiovascular system is without question... Read more »
Massage Therapy: The Gift of Touch
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...help push an elder along that downward spiral. Enter massage therapy. One of my column readers... Read more »
Health Guide
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...NSAIDs does not actually reduce osteoarthritis pain and may increase patients risk of experiencing side effects. High dosages of NSAIDs can cause heart problems such as increased blood pressure,... Read more »Stress: Resources
...-- National Alliance for the Mentally Illwww.nmha.org -- National Mental Health Associationwww.amtamassage.org -- American Massage Therapy Associationwww.cognitivetherapynyc.com -- American... Read more »Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...which has been associated with a lower risk for heart disease and stroke, may blunt some of the harmful effects of mental stress on the heart.In one 2002 study, high doses of vitamin C reduced... Read more »Stress: References
...for major depressive episode(s). Psychol Med. 2005;35:865-871.Hammerfald K, Grau M, et al. Persistent effects of cognitive-behavioral stress management on cortisol responses to acute stress in... Read more »Other Asthma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
...techniques, such as acupuncture, hypnosis, breathing relaxation techniques, the Alexander technique, massage therapy, and meditation practices. There have been very few well-conducted studies... Read more »Images
Related News
Preemie Pampering
May 05, 2008ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The smallest baby ever to survive was born just a few months ago, weighing in at just under 10 ounces --... Read summary »
Simple Exercise Eases Tennis Elbow
August 07, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People with pain in the elbow or forearm from playing sports or just from common everyday activities might use a simple bar and... Read summary »
Secondhand Smoke Affects Toddlers Most
March 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents: you may want to think twice before you light up in front of your little ones. A new study reveals children between the... Read summary »
Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease
January 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients suffering from both coronary heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of cardiovascular events by... Read summary »
Diabetes Drug Lowers Risk of Heart Problems
October 31, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common diabetes drug may help keep patients from dying from one of the complications of the disease. A new report from Johns... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyHeartCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
