The 5 Major Factors of Psychological Adjustment to Multiple Sclerosis By Javed Anwar

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a major cause of neurological disability in young adults. There are at least five major factors of psychological adjustment to MS.

1. The personality of the patient
The first factor of psychological adjustment to multiple sclerosis is the personality of the patient. Some patients adapt quickly to new life whereas others are trapped in the stage of disbelief and continue to be depressed for a long time after the diagnosis.

2. The quality of family support
The second factor of psychological adjustment to multiple sclerosis is the quality of support available to the patient within his family. All stakeholders should have an idea about the family dynamics before, during and after diagnosis. They should ask the following questions: Does the patient have a life together? What kind of relationship the patient has with his close relatives (children, spouse, and extended family)? The answers to these questions are important because the psychological suffering of a patient may result from tensions within his family (rejection, stigma, exclusion, indifference). Often a psychological maltreatment develops between the patient and his relatives; they feel unable to bear the daily progress of the disease.

3. The skills of social openness
The skills of social openness are the third factor of psychological adjustment to multiple sclerosis. They in fact correspond to how the patient is able to seek support and mental peace in his surroundings especially his family and friends. It helps the patient feel supported in the unhappy moments. Continuing his or her job helps the patient cope up with the new realities associated with the disease because continuing work lifts up the spirit of the patient and fills him with the feeling of productivity.

4. The quality of the relationship with the doctor
The quality of the relationship of the patient with the doctors (in the broadest sense, which also includes paramedical workers also) plays as a factor in psychological adjustment to multiple sclerosis. The patient has a high level of dependence on his doctor for psychological support as well as for the management of the disease.

5. The disease
The disease and its prognosis play an important role in the psychological adjustment of patients with multiple sclerosis. If the disease progresses slowly, the patient gets accustomed to his newly acquired disabilities gradually but if the disease has a rapid progression, the patient can not adjust and his life is compromised both physically and psychologically.

These factors play a vital role in the quality of life of the patient with multiple sclerosis. Obviously the most important factor is the personality of the patient who can adjust with the development of the disease as it progresses.
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The Importance of a Healthy Diet For Migraine Sufferers By Claudio Corneliani

It's significant for us to be able to perform at our best, while having as little as possible standing in our way. Migraines are something that can be a real pain and a huge problem if not addressed in the proper fashion. They can become a huge annoyance for a person, especially if they happen to be active or have a lot of things going on in their lives, such as - physical activities or sports, a job, taking care of their family, or many other things that can require some kind of focus or effort on your part. That is why it's crucial to find a solution to your migraine problem so that you will be able to reduce your migraines or headaches and make them disappear permanently.

Part of the problem for many people is the amount of nutrition they are lacking and not getting in their every day diet. Not eating the proper and healthy foods can leave the body weaker, and less able to heal as fast and efficiently that it has the potential to.

Consuming food that is full of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can assist the body in not only fighting off disease and sickness, but other issues that are going on within, including migraines and other health problems that may be going on within the body. Most people may not realize just how important not receiving the proper about of these elements that are so crucial to our health and overall well being. But fortunately, there is something that can be done to ensure that a person can get the proper amount of nutrients, as well as how to maintain that way of healthy living so that you can keep building your body and it's strength up.

Having a wholesome and healthy diet will provide your body with the extra and necessary tools that it needs to function properly, which is key for the body to work at maximum performance and heal faster than you have probably ever thought that it could.
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Shocking Details Concerning Used Exercise Equipment By Bill R Jones

Used exercise equipment isn't on most individuals minds until they are working out at the gym. Plus even at that point they just get on the machines and workout, never really thinking much about where the fitness equipment was manufactured or much less how it was purchased.

Now given our current economic environment we still want to stay healthy but the idea of having to shell out a monthly membership fee month in and month out isn't the most attractive idea but now there is an alternative.

There is an underlying marketplace that is emerging that gives health clubs and more importantly individuals, the opportunity to own commercial used exercise equipment without having to mortgage the home.

Thanks to this industry now you can save over 50% or more on such pieces of equipment as the stairmaster stepmill 7000 pt or the lifefitness treadmill or Precor elliptical. You see these big manufacturers don't want you to know that you can get these fitness machines very inexpensively by buying used.

Even the health clubs and medical rehabilitation centers may not realize that you can sometime outfit your entire gym with quality gym equipment for the price you would have paid for just one or two brand new fitness machines.

You just need to make sure that you are dealing with reputable used exercise equipment companies. You don't want to invest money in faulty workout equipment no matter how much money you may be saving.

Here are a few tips you should pay attention to and they are first that the company has been around for awhile and has references that you can contact. Second, they have a full-time exercise equipment repair service team and a large inventory of gym equipment parts in stock.

Third tip would be that the company hand inspects all the gym equipment before they are shipped out. They need to replace any defective parts and insure that the pieces of used exercise equipment are as close to or better than buying these pieces brand new.

By following a few or all of these tips you will arm your company or yourself with the knowledge that you made a wise choice by buying commercial used fitness equipment.
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What is the Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? By Ric Alexander

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a cumulative trauma disorder (CTD), which is also called a repetitive strain or repetitive stress injury (RSI). Cumulative trauma disorders are currently the number one job related ailments in the United States. They cause almost all lower back and neck problems, as well as the majority of shoulder, knee, foot, and other joint pains. The wrist is the most common injury with the hand being second.

By 1995, Carpal tunnel syndrome had increased to 50 percent of all reported job-related injuries. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the forearms or hands. Pain is often felt in the wrist, thumb and first two fingers. This is the area of the hand supplied by the median nerve. No matter what your job or how you developed it, carpal tunnel syndrome can be very debilitating.

There are eight bones in your wrist known as carpal bones. They form a U-shape that has a wide band-like ligament across the top (palm side) known as the flexor retinaculum (a.k.a. transverse carpal ligament). Together they form what is known as the carpal tunnel. When someone uses their hands and wrists excessively, the wrist flexor, forearm pronator and numerous finger muscles receive repetitive stress.

This causes a build-up of fibrotic adhesions or scar tissue that makes the muscles shorter and tighter. It is sort of like adding straw to a camel's back until his back eventually breaks. Of course, a severe injury to the muscles can add a lot of scar tissue at one time. When the tightness in the muscles reaches a certain level it leads to misalignments of the wrist, hand and forearm bones. The tightness also causes tendinitis of the wrist and finger flexor muscles. The increased stress causes the muscles to build up more scar tissue at an ever-increasing rate.

As the tendinitis progresses and the misalignments worsen, there is eventually enough inflammation and swelling to put pressure on the median nerve that goes through the carpal tunnel. This pressure causes neuritis (nerve inflammation) and neuralgia (nerve pain) in the palm side of the wrist and hand. It also affects normal nerve flow to the muscles that the median nerve innervates (controls). These key muscles involved in carpal tunnel syndrome are now weaker and more easily over-stressed. As they accumulate more damage and become tighter, the CTS progresses more rapidly.
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Five Toning Exercises to Die For! By Walter Derksen

Ever thought of exercising? How about exercising with your spouse or partner in life? This could be challenging yes but it could also be very rewarding indeed. Think of all the advantages and positives here. Let your imagination run wild. Just think, you and your spouse doing toning exercises together and doing them anywhere.

We all need to exercise. Being fit allows you to live longer and as we all get older we need to exercise to build muscle as well as gain strength.

I think we all have an idea as to what to do when it comes to exercising our bodies. The problem finding the time to do them. We are all so busy these days and just making time to exercise is a challenge.

We can all do exercises and weight training. This is not just for those big lugs in the gym every day. As we get older we lose muscle mass and so we must compete against that. With exercise you build muscle as well as gain strength and dep down we all want to be the next Mr. Universe.

There are many different and effective exercises for toning a person can do. Here is a list of five that can be done at home, at the office, or anywhere you choose and at any time. They are easy but effective.

1. Bridge Butt Lift - This is really an effective way to tone your buttocks. Lay down on your back with feet flat on the floor and knees bent. Legs are shoulder width apart. Place your hands palms down beside your butt on either side of your body. Push on your feet, and squeeze your glutes and lift your butt off the floor. Hold this position for 15 seconds and slowly come back down to the floor. Relax for 15 seconds and do again. Do exercise five times before moving on to the next exercise.

2. Squats - Squats are great. In fact some say this is the best and most important exercise you can do. Squats work the butt, hamstring and quadriceps muscles. If not sure of the proper form you can use a chair. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and feet firmly planted. Push your butt back like sitting in a chair. Keep your abs tight and your upper body straight. Once you reach chair level stop and hold the position. Hold for two to five seconds and go back to starting position. At the lowest point before standing up again put all your weight on your heels for balance and maximum toning.

3. Reverse Lunges - Lunges are good as they work the quadriceps muscles. If you have knee problems these exercises can be difficult. A reverse lunge still tones the correct muscle but there is less pressure on the knees. Stand with feet together and arms at your sides. Take one leg and step backwards until you are in the lunge position. The front leg should be bent at a 90 degree angle and the back leg should be back far enough to be standing on the ball of your foot. Make sure your back is straight. From this position lower yourself down until the back knee almost touches the floor. Hold for the count of two and return to starting position. Alternate each leg and do sets of five with 30 seconds rest between. Exercise each leg once is one rep.

4. Pushups - Everyone knows this exercise. It is a classic that works all the muscles in the arms as well as the chest and shoulder muscles. This is a great upper body toning exercise. If you are not comfortable or strong enough to do pushups from your toes than you can bend your knees and do it from that position. Lying face down all stretched out with your feet together and back straight your hands are palms down under your shoulders. While breathing in a relaxed manner keeping your entire body straight push your body up extending your arms. At the top hold the position for two seconds and then come slowly down to starting position. Try and do ten pushups. If you cannot do ten then start with a number you can do and over time work your way up. Rest for 30 seconds and do again. Do three sets of ten.

5. Crunches - Your ab muscles are working all day whenever you are doing any kind of movement at all. These along with your lower back muscles are your core muscles and are key to an overall fit body. Lie on the floor on your back. Bend your knees and have your feet flat on the floor. Lace your fingers behind your head with your elbows pointing out to the sides. Squeeze your abdominal muscles and without jerking on your head lift yourself up six inches off the floor. Be sure your head is straight and looking up. Hold position at the top for two seconds and slowly come back to start position. When back at start quickly lift up again for your second lift. After 10 - 15 crunches rest 30 seconds and do again. Start with three sets of 10 and work up.

These five exercise can be done whenever you have time. The best thing about exercise is that it makes you feel better about yourself. Just three workouts a week to start will work to your advantage.

So grab your partner (spouse) and start to exercise and tone up together. You can keep each other company and accountable and even just make it a game and have fun. Do this with a combination of good eating habits and your life will begin to change before your eyes.
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A Simple Childhood Obesity Prevention Strategy That Really Works By Rick Osbourne

While it's true that childhood obesity (and related issues) is an extremely complicated, multi-legged monster that's costing American taxpayers over $100 billion annually, it's also true that preventing childhood obesity is quite simple if you know how to push the right buttons.

In the words of US Senator Chuck Grassley (Republican from IA) "Kids can immunize themselves against obesity, and they can do that by learning to do pull ups." Furthermore he adds, "As long as young people maintain the ability to do pull ups, most can naturally immunize themselves against obesity for life without ever having to resort to pills, shots, or special diets." (Congressional Record 6/08/09)

How Kids Learn to Pull Their Own Weight

So how do we help kids learn to physically pull their own weight? "Actually it's not all that hard either," said family practitioner Dr. Jacob Egbert of Columbia MO who's also a proponent of Grassley's simple pull up strategy. "If you combine a height adjustable pull up bar with a technique called leg assisted pull ups in which kids jump and pull at the same time, lower the bar to a level where your child can easily do 8 leg assisted pull ups, and gradually raise the bar one inch every week or every other week, you'll be amazed at the results. Eventually they run out of leg assistance and suddenly they're doing conventional pull ups."

An Ounce of Prevention VS a Ton of Cure

The key to success according to those who are most familiar with this strategy is to start young, i.e. pre-school or kindergarten, before supersizing starts to take root, and allow them to make regular progress over a period of several months. In other words the key is to be pro-active and work in the preventative mode instead of the rehabilitation mode. "Once the problem takes root, it becomes significantly more difficult to root out," Egbert said.

The Decision is Simple

In the view of educational administrator Dr. Larry Woods of Newburgh, New York, "The real question is, do taxpayers want to pay hundreds of billions of dollars trying to salvage young lives that have been sucked into this poisonous sewer? Or do we just want to prevent the problem in the first place? If kids in schools across America were learning to physically pull their own weight, the childhood obesity epidemic would be eliminated in one decade or less. It would become like polio or the black plague, something to read about in history books. And since the cost of doing nothing is about $124 billion annually, I'd say the choice is pretty easy."

Spinal Orthopedic Procedures - What Are These Procedures? By Steve Manik

Orthopedic surgeons perform procedures related to Spinal orthopedic regularly. The purpose of undertaking these tasks is to provide adequate relief from symptoms caused due to compression of spinal nerve. Spinal nerve compression can occur due to compress of nerves exiting the spinal column just between the vertebrag through an intervelebral disc. Due to this compression of nerves, you tend to face sensory symptoms such as numbness, pain, motor symptoms, tingling, weakness, bowel control, loss of bladder etc.

The primary motive of Spinal orthopedic is to relieve the pressure sensed on the spinal nerve.

In the past years, the only Spinal orthopedic available was in the form of surgery. Since, the cervical and lumbar spine are more vulnerable to injury, most of the surgeries were focused on those areas.

The thoracic spine is not much vulnerable but you may require some sort of surgeries in order to rectify common deformities including kyphosis and scoliosis. Laminectomy or disectomy including spinal fusion are very common procedures.

Spinal orthopedic in detail:

a) Laminectomy / Disectomy:
The procedure involves removal of disc portions in conjunction with bony parts of vertebrag that compress the nerve. In this procedure, the surgeon works towards eliminating extraneous material. Thereafter, the opening is enlarged in order to relieve nerve pressure. In case, the disc is damaged badly, it can easily be replaced with an artificial one.
b) Spinal fusion:
In case of instability or misalignment in the vertebrag, resulting in recompression of the nerve spinal fusion is performed with the use of bone grafts from different parts of the body, hardware or a rod. The process tends to immobilize the some portion to avoid compression or injury to the nerve.
c) Minimally invasive procedures:
This is an alternative surgery in certain cases for open surgery. The surgeon does not prefer cutting through the muscle and exposing the spine here. Instead, he uses a thin and flexible tube that has a microscopic camera attached to it. Just a tiny incision in the back is required to push muscle fibers aside. The surgeon can also run surgical instruments or laser down the tube in order to eliminate excess tissue so as to open up the area existing around the nerve. Minimally invasive procedures are known to be quite safe as compared to traditional spinal orthopedic procedures. Minimally invasive procedures are also known to be excellent options for a lot of people.

As already discussed, spinal treatment and procedures are safe and effective. There are also a lot of choices for people when it comes to opting for a safe procedure for spinal treatment. These spinal treatment procedures may cost a lot but ensure cure at the end.

The market for Spinal orthopedic is going strong with the advent of a lot of private healthcare facilities such as Malaysia, India and Thailand. A lot of affluent patients are catered and taken care of for spinal implant procedures. This will help this market to grow.