Conditions + Treatments

A shoulder injury, no matter its cause, can seriously impede normal shoulder joint function and cause significant pain. Using appropriate treatment strategies to treat a shoulder injury is necessary to ensure proper healing.

Trauma to the brain is a serious medical condition that can result in temporary or permanent disability, as well as death. The severity of brain trauma depends on the location of the injury, amount of swelling and the force of impact, and any type of injury to the head should be evaluated by a doctor to avoid potentially life threatening complications.

Scars form naturally as part of the healing process after the skin is injured. Your scar will heal differently based on a number of factors. First of all, the severity of the wound plays a major role. The location on the body is significant as well, as some areas have more taut or resilient skin. Other factors include age, sex, ethnicity and heredity. Depending on the nature of your scar, you may need to use one or more treatment methods.

Dry eyes can be more than an itchy nuisance, they can pose serious problems, particularly to those who suffer from chronic dry eyes. The treatments for dry eye depend on a number of factors.

Considering its exposure to sun, wind and pollution, as well as all the colorings, perms, blow-drying and straightening we do to our hair, it’s no wonder that so many people have dry and damaged hair. If your hair is dry, and you don’t have the money for a salon treatment, you might be interested in some home remedies.

Magnesium oil is considered by many in the field of alternative health to be the most important mineral for detox. It helps by promoting the healing and regeneration of the body’s cellular structure. However, the benefits in addition to this detox agent include increased energy relief from aches and pains, better sleep, healthy skin (and teeth as well), and stress relief. But all of these benefits come from the detoxification properties of the oil, which serve to eliminate unhealthy cells, build new ones and protect the ones you have.

Children may develop a cough for a number of reasons: choking on food or toys, asthma, inhaling smoke or chemical fumes. But upper and lower respiratory tract infections during the winter months are the most common cause. Fortunately, most coughs can usually be treated with home remedies or over-the-counter cough medicines.

In piriformis syndrome, the piriformis muscle is tight and compresses the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and often down the back of the leg. Massage can relax the piriformis muscle so that it no longer compresses the nerve.

Humidifiers can help you and your family breathe easier, especially in drier weather. When choosing between warm and cool mist humidifiers, many opt for the cool mist because of its health benefits.

Pinched nerves are often caused by vertebral subluxation, a condition in which the spine has become misaligned, causing pain and pressure to the nerves in that area. The degree of pain caused by this condition can range from easily manageable to disabling. Many cases can be treated successfully with several chiropractic methods involving spinal adjustments.