Monthly Archives: October 2007

Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling

 Reference from A.D.A.M. Alternative Names Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - [...]

Arthritis

  What is arthritis?   Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where [...]

Osteoporosis Prevention – Who is at Risk?

  Multiple myeloma Multiple sclerosis Organ transplants Parkinson’s disease Poor diet Post-polio syndrome Premature menopause Prostate cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Severe liver [...]

Traumatic brain injury

 What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, occurs when a [...]

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin, to various depths at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture [...]

Rett syndrome

 What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by normal early development followed by loss of purposeful [...]

Shiatsu

 Shiatsu is an old, traditional, Japanese healing method. Shiatsu means "finger pressure." But unlike the massages of the West, where kneading [...]

Reflexology

   What is reflexology? Reflexology is the holistic understanding, study and practice of treating points and areas in the feet and hands [...]

Aquatic therapy

 Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form [...]

Batten disease

What is Batten disease? Batten disease is a fatal, inherited disorder of the nervous system that begins in childhood. Early symptoms [...]

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