I'm being induced December 2nd. and NO IM NOT PLANNING ON TRYING THIS NOW! i know it's to early to go into labor blah blah blah trust me I KNOW. i havent started dilating at all, and if this continues to be the case i was just wondering if anyone had acupressure work to help them dilate or go into labor? if so, what did you do? where? how long? any info is greatly appreciated. i would love to avoid a c section and am just looking into all my options. thanks!

I have fibromyalgia and the pain has become so debilitating that I am on the verge of quitting my job as a nurse and selling my house for a smaller one story. My whole way of life has desinigrated into nothing but severe and exruciating pain. I am seeing a pain management dr but it takes an act of congress to get pain meds, and finally she did write me an rx, but it's not enough. I didn't get out of bed all weekend because of the pain. I have had trigger point injections, prolotherapy, accupuncture, phys therapy etc. Can anyone recommend a Dr who specializes in fibro/pain in the Va/Nc area?

If you're suffering from chronic lower back pain and want to treat it without medications, Iyengar yoga may be a right choice for you. Iyengar is a particular style of yoga that is quite effective for lower back pain. In some cases depression is seen to go along with the back pain, and fortunately, depression is also relieved with the help of Iyengar Yoga.

Iyengar yoga was created by using particular movements of the muscles while focusing on body alignment. It differs from other styles of yoga because it uses wall ropes, chairs and blocks. These supports are used to help support the body during postures and asanas. They help decrease any pain in the muscles and joints.

As per a study, Iyengar yoga group was helpful in reducing pain and greater function and significantly reduced their symptoms of depression more than those who took pain medications. It helps in attaining the maximum degree of comfort and relieves them from stress, strain and other health hazards. The props are considered perfect for getting in to shape. This reduces the lower back pain and strengthens the pelvis by improving the blood circulation inside the body. Fatigue is greatly relieved by this posture.

Iyengar yoga is easy to learn and can be done at home. In a study, just the twice a week sessions over the six months showed significant improvement in the patients. So it's well worth the effort. Once you take a class in Iyengar yoga, you can do most of the postures at home with your own supports. If you've been suffering from chronic lower back pain, it's certainly worth a try. It's always good to find avoid possible dependence or addiction.

Why not try Iyengar yoga and experience the benefits yourself. Make sure you consult with your doctor to know the cause of your pain before starting any new exercise or treatment program.

Divine Wellness is an interactive and leading health portal that provides instructions and advice related to Iyengar yoga, Ayurveda and alternative medicine treatment to you for complete health and wellness.

Different cultures and nationalities have different methods in treating various illnesses. Something that is interesting to note is that Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Acupuncture are becoming more and more popular in helping to control menopausal symptoms.

Traditional Chinese Medicine views menopause as a time for a woman's body to shut down the natural reproductive cycle in order to conserve her life energy, so that while she ages, she can retain all her resources.

A difference in Eastern culture, in comparison to Western culture, menopause is quite uneventful. The reason it is so different between cultures is that western women live a more fast-paced life, have more stress, and eat a poorer diet, thus exacerbating the symptoms of menopause.

Another believes in Traditional Chinese Medicine is that menopause is not a syndrome, but that the imbalance of hormones is wreaking havoc on the female body.

Acupuncture works through the belief that there are over 2000 acupuncture trigger points in the body. These triggers are all linked together in a group of 20 different pathways. Each pathway is responsible for conducting life force between the surface of the body, and the internal organs. It is believed that once the pathway is able to keep the life force flowing between these links, the body and the mind stay healthy.

Using acupuncture to control menopause symptoms varies from woman to woman. The acupuncturist will access which of the symptoms of menopause the woman is suffering from and then use the pathways to relieve her symptoms. Only certain pathways are used to relieve the individual symptoms a woman is experiencing. Every menopausal woman is treated as unique based on her symptoms.

Acupuncture is administered by the use of thin, solid needles that are inserted in targeted trigger points. The purpose of the needle is to help stimulate the pathways to encourage life force production. This could be done by placing the needles to the shoulders, arms, legs, and even the feet. When the needles are inserted correctly, there should be no pain, or bleeding, however, you may experience a slight tingling, or numbness that dissipates quickly. Treatment is known to be very relaxing and usually lasts about thirty minutes. It is also wise to remember that each woman and her symptoms are different. Using acupuncture as a means of treatment is usually a long, ongoing therapy. You may feel the effects right away or it may take months for you to feel the advantages of using acupuncture to treat your symptoms.

If you plan on using acupuncture to treat your symptoms of menopause, make sure that you visit a licensed acupuncture therapist to determine the most realistic, and productive course needed to treat your symptoms.

Can acupuncture help relieve the symptoms of Menopause? Yes, it can. It has been proven to relieve symptoms of hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, stress, and anxiety.

As with any treatment, make sure you research every method available and speak to your physician to make sure that you are getting all the treatment needed to maintain your hormonal imbalance during the transition of menopause.

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Its a Chinese acupressure type of appetitive suppressant. They're called SLIMMERBEAD (chinese beads) and they are suppose to curb your appetite and if you do get cravings, you just press down on them firmly an your craving supposedly go away. Do these really work? Does anyone know if they have been successful?

When the pain of a sore back becomes nearly unbearable, what works best to control it? Here are a few different techniques I am trying, to make myself as comfortable as possible as I struggle to recover from a severe case of sciatica, in which my last lumbar disk has herniated and hit my sciatic nerve, making everyday life, well, really difficult.

After going to my orthopedic doctor, I tried physical therapy. It felt good in traction, when the body is pulled to take the pressure off the spine. Little did I know, that the next day, my whole body would go into major spasms. Being practically paralyzed from the pain, I knew that if I didn't do something to help myself, then I'd most certainly end up in a hospital bed. With limited insurance, I decided to fight going, until exhausting my options. I called the doctor, and he changed my medicines to new ones, since the former kinds didn't have an effect on the pain whatsoever.

Now, on muscle relaxants, narcotics and steroids, the pain subsides some. The only place I can find comfort is on the floor, as my bed, couch and recliners aggravate my spine right now. It is so touchy that I have to be careful how I get up, walk, turn, and I cannot bend or twist at all.

With a slab of memory foam on the floor, and a sleeping bag over top of it, the back pain forces me to work my computer from the floor. Not being able to sit up hardly at all, I am propped up by pillows only slightly, with a wedge under my knees and another behind my back for firm support. If I lie still, the pain subsides somewhat. Other people would have given up and gone to the hospital, but I am being gentle with my back, in hopes of recovery. I gave myself a time limit, if there is no improvement in two weeks, then I will go to the hospital as the doctor advised. I don't recommend this for everyone, but when money is tight and work must be done, for me it's worth a shot.

The steroids seem to be helping. I am now able to do more than a few days ago. I can sit up a little longer, and walk to the bathroom without doubling over in severe pain. I can get up just enough to get my food, and and feed my cats. They are concerned and sleep at my side at all times, wondering why their normally energetic owner isn't moving much.

I have stopped physical therapy for now, to avoid more strong muscle spasms, my body is too touchy right now. Thank goodness the pharmacy has someone deliver my medicines to me. I have bottles of different meds all over my desk. It looks like a pharmacy in here. I take pills to sleep, for the pain, to relax muscles, and to keep calm during all of this. I am mellow as a marshmellow. Slowly, there is improvement. The floor is quite comfortable, and when I tried to sit up in my recliner, I realized that I'm not ready for it yet. It is a long and slow process.

Every so often I talk to my doctor, or one of his nurses. I avoid seeing friends much and rest most of the time. Work has been difficult, and I've had many days off (though I work from home, it is hard to work on the phone and use the computer efficiently). Thank goodness my bosses understand. As I lay here on my back, surfing the net from a horizontal position, I am learning a lot about dealing with lumbar spine problems, spine anatomy and what not to do to make the condition worse. Surfing orthopedic supply sites, I shop for a tens unit (muscle stimulator, to help control the pain) and all sorts of contraptions meant to help with back pain. I have already bought a few supplies meant to help my back, such as a hand held massager, massage recliner, back belt, ice packs, wedge pillows and memory foam. How glad I am to have them, they all have gotten quite a bit of use lately and make the situation more bearable with their convenience. Using the massage chair or the vibrating massage wand can aggravate the swelling in my back if used too much so I just use them briefly as needed. I apply heat then ice packs.

I'm doing gentle leg exercises to keep my muscles from wasting, too, when I get a momentary reprieve from the pain. Slowly, steadily, there is improvement. The pain is there but there is light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. It is a slow process, and I am encouraged but impatient.

So far, so good. I have new appreciation for my spine. Carelessly twisting, bending and otherwise abusing my back on a daily basis has probably gotten me into this position so now, newly learned habits will get me out of this mess. No more contorting my spine into a pretzel as I fall asleep on the couch in front of tv. Those days are over. This is an unfortunate but necessary learning experience. Take care of your spine and get it checked, it never hurts to be preventative, than come in later with a bad case of back trouble. Some conditions aren't preventable, so if you get one of those, read up on the condition so you know what to expect from your treatment. It will make the whole situation less scary, the more you know.

Could someone email me a decent meridian chart if u have one? i've searched everywhere online and can't find good free ones. PLEASE help out!!

Migraine is a medical condition that involves chemicals in the body. These chemicals, such as serotonin, when present in high levels, causes blood levels to constrict. Sudden drop in levels of these chemicals causes the blood vessels to suddenly dilate and enlarge resulting to a migraine. Although much is known about migraines, doctors still do not know how to cure it. This makes it very complicated to deal with. What most doctors and migraine patients do is to use remedies in the forms of medicines and therapies that help people deal and cope up with migraine and its accompanying symptoms.

The most common form of dealing with migraines includes medicines, such as analgesics, non-steroid anti inflammatory medicines. These give instant relief. But there are cases wherein it causes more pain than relief; as a result, some people opt for other forms of remedies.

Some forms of home therapy and physical process can be considered as alternative home remedies for migraines. One is acupuncture. This procedure involves inserting needles into specified points to influence the balance of the body. The aim of this procedure is to stimulate the release of endorphins, influence the sympathetic and autonomic nervous systems and to stimulate and improve blood circulation. Acupuncture has shown to be effective for helping people deal with pain and injuries as well as preventing headaches, muscle stresses and spasms. Another one is biofeedback. Biofeedback allows a person to consciously change and control the body's vital functions that are normally unconscious. After much training, processes such as breathing and the heart rate can be controlled with the mind. Other forms include message therapy and hydrotherapy, external application of water in various forms to a part of the human body. It can be done using materials found at home such as hot and ice water. These materials help in blood circulation. These alternative home remedies deal mainly with the physical state of the person.

Another alternative remedy considered by plenty is taking in herbs. These remedies mainly deal with the intake of the person suffering migraines. In some ways, it serves as supplements to people so as to decrease the symptoms they feel and to further lessen the chances of migraines occurring the future. One such herb is cayenne. It contains capsaicin which is believed to block a chemical that is involved in pain transmission in the nerves. Some studies have shown that patients who take in cayenne experienced a significant decrease in the intensity of pain during their migraines. Ginger, a herb commonly found in the kitchen, reduces pain because of its anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been observed that ginger decreases the tendency of blood platelets to clump together, reducing the head pain present in migraines.

These home remedies or treatments can be effective with migraines. But most doctors and specialist have to be consulted when considering with these alternative remedies. It is always possible that these alternative remedies, instead of helping a person deal with migraine, can further aggravate the situation by means of allergies and added headaches, etc.