Physical Therapy Rehabilitation

Cystitis is an agonizing and very common condition. Four out of five women suffer from it at some stage in their lives. Telltale symptoms are an urgent need to pass urine, even when there is little in the bladder, and a severe, scalding pain when urinating. Other symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen and back.

Cystitis is caused by an infection of the bladder and urethra (the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body) by E.coli bacteria.

E.coli is naturally present in the intestinal tract. It can be easily transferred to the urethra during sexual foreplay and intercourse or in the course of a hurried visit to the washroom.

You can take simple preventative measures at home to avoid cystitis or help put an end to recurrent attacks. Recurrent attacks must be treated by health professionals because a more serious infection may result.

However scrupulous your day-to-day hygiene routine, it is surprisingly easy to contract cystitis. All sorts of everyday habits and activities–from wearing panty hose to swimming in a pool treated with chlorine–can add to your vulnerability to attack.

If you suffer an attack, make an appointment to see your physician as soon as possible and take a mid-stream urine sample with you. This will be tested to check for infection. If cystitis is strongly suspected, many physicians will prescribe antibiotics before getting the results. Antibiotics provide pain relief fairly quickly.

At home, stay warm and rest. You may find a hot watter bottle eases abdominal and lower back discomfort. Keep a large jug of water beside you, and drink one cup every 1/2 hour to flush out stagnant urine.

Adding 2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda to the water may help counter acidity in the urine and prevent the bacteria from multiplying.

To prevent or help eliminate the condition, try the following:

Prepare an herbal tea. Herbs that help flush the bladder and act as urinary antiseptics include Irish moss, shepherd’s purse and buchu. Or try aloe vera for its anti-inflammatory properties. Make the tea with 1 tsp. herb to 1 cup boiling water, and drink three times a day. Alternatively, stir 1 tbsp. marshmallow root, which has soothing and healing properties, into 1 cup boiling water until it becomes gelatinous. Drink three times a day before meals.

Drink at least 5 cups of liquid a day–water, diluted fruit juices (but not citrus juices) and vegetable juices can reduce your vulnerability to attack and help relieve early symptoms. Try cranberry juice or a homemade broth of parsley, dandelion, spinach and carrot.

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is able to induce very excruciating symptoms for the patient. The affliction is caused by inflamed temporomandibular joint. There are an assortment of different symptoms that the sufferers might experience. In this article we will mostly focus on them.

Generally, the first indication of TMJ is jaw pain indicating that there is some kind of dental issue. This is the reason why people normally determine to meet a dentist as an alternative of a physician. However, TMJ causes typically many additional symptoms too.

Often, there is agonizing headaches, which accompany this ailment as well. Actually what they’re experiencing is TMJ symptoms.

Dizziness, neck discomfort, and, of course, jaw pain are additional common symptoms of TMJ. It is not uncommon that TMJ sufferers experience back discomfort. Sometimes the patient could think that he or she has some kind of back complication, even though the real cause is the swollen temporomandibular joint. It is possible that this inflammation affects to the musculoskeletal system.

Other individuals are astounded to learn that their earache or tinnitus, or ringing in the ear, is also caused from this affliction. Because the temporomandibular joint is so close to the ear, the person is not actually having an earache, but it appears that way.

Hearing loss is also possible due to the pressure from the swelling in the location. While this might be the scariest symptom of all, generally it is reversible when the inflammation is gone.

While the symptoms of TMJ appear to be simple, there can also be some complex ones also. Because the temporomandibular joint impacts many parts of the body, it is not uncommon for additional symptoms to happen.

The inflammation in the temporomandibular joint can easily impact to a lot of tendons, mucles, and nerves in the human body. Nerves in the swollen region can send signals to other parts of your body. This is the reason why some TMJ sufferers have also musculoskeletal pains and even arthritis.

The symptoms for each individual may be different, but a couple classic TMJ symptoms are generally always noticeable. Dealing with TMJ might be difficult, yet there are lots of TMJ treatment possibilities which are able to effectively handle it.

Looking for medical attention at the 1st notice of any of these indicators is imperative for a good prognosis. The pain can be debilitating and only a specialist is able to assist a patient recognize what is going on and get the help they need.

There are also many TMJ exercises to relieve pain. Read more about TMJ treatment and exercises visiting at TMJexercises.info today.

Hugs have been part of being human for many thousands of years. They offer comfort and healing. Even recent studies have shown the power of hugging. Grewen, K.M., et al. (2005) showed that when couples engage in 10 minutes of hugging, the kind that is deep, caring and loving. The study found that oxytocin was released which leads to a calming feeling, contentment and stress reduction. This is the hormone that bonds relationships. Additionally, the stress hormone, cortisol, was reduced.

Years ago, Lee Shapiro (aka: The Hugging Judge), used to go around giving hugs because he realized the power of hugs. It aids in growth and self-esteem as well. Healing through hugs also will happen. I remember reading a study on how animals that had no physical contact when they were young ended up with deep emotional problems as adults and withdrawn.

“We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.”-Virginia Satir

I would follow the advice of Virginia Satir and start giving at least 8 hugs a day. If you have children, make sure you go for 12 or more. It is vital and helps in developing a stable and secure mindset. Further in the study, it was found that blood pressure dropped too.

I realize that many in the United States consider hugs to be taboo. And yet, we know the health implications of not hugging. My own family grew up as non-huggers. It is understandable since my mother was from Japan and my father grew up in the Ozarks. I went from not hugging to becoming much like Lee Shapiro, giving out hugs wherever I go.

Some cultures tend to be heavy huggers, like those in Latin cultures (Latin America, Mediterranean, France, etc…). Many Eastern and other Western cultures are low on the hugging scale.

Here are some suggestions regarding hugging:

· A good hug of at least 20 seconds will do our whole being good. This is about the right length of time to release oxytocin. Make the hug a heart-to-heart one.

· Give out hugs frequently. This will help establish a bond in relationships. That includes in all relationships. Space out your hugs throughout the day. Go for 12 hugs each and every day.

· Add a smile when you give out a hug. This implies that you are doing it willingly and will help the person you’re giving it to feel at ease and happy.

· Hugs are the ultimate stress-buster. When you hug someone, both of you will benefit from lowering of cortisol and norepinephrine. This is especially true in women.

· Be culturally aware regarding giving out hugs. Some will not respond and may be taken aback. Others will be against it from a religious standpoint. And still others may have had a traumatic event happen and a hug may trigger it.

· Children especially need hugs. Give it to them. Parents really need to hug in order help develop a healthy and happy child as well as an adult. In one Greek study, babies who were never touched died from a disease called Marasmus. It is essentially a muscle/protein wasting disease. Children in orphanages in Eastern Europe that were not hugged and left alone ended up with major behavioral problem as well as being violent.

I wish you the best as you start your journey in hugging for health, growth and happiness. Your relationships will improve as well as helping those around you. BTW, January 21st is National Hugging Day.