Lumbar fusion is surgery in which your surgeon fuses two vertebrae in the lumbar region -- the lower back. If you have a spinal misalignment, tumors or weakness that is causing pain or discomfort, your doctor might recommend a lumbar fusion to treat the problem.
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You have over 72,000 nerve endings in your feet, and each one corresponds to a different area of the body, says certified reflexologist Jennifer Saraswati Moulden.
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Flower essences are alternative medicines that purportedly impart the healing energies of specific flowers. Proponents say that they heal on an emotional level, allowing the physical body to heal as well by rebalancing negative emotional states related to tension, stress and anxiety.
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If you have a sore throat due to cough, cold or allergies, a combination of ginger and honey may help relieve your symptoms and may also treat the root cause of your sore throat. The medicinal use of ginger and honey dates back to ancient times.
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Conventional cough medicines can cause drowsiness, grogginess and may be too strong for some individuals. If you are looking for a natural alternative to treat your cough, ginger may be just the thing. According to "The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants,"
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According to certified aromatherapist Amy "Durga" Finnegan, a cyst forms when a duct under the skin gets clogged with waste substances. To treat a cyst with essential oils, apply a warm compress infused with bergamont, chamomile, lavender or tea tree essential oil.
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"Brahmi" means "that which gives supreme knowledge," and is the main ayurvedic herb for healthy brain function, according to Dr. Vasant Lad and David Frawley, co-authors of "The Yoga of Herbs." Brahmi may also help clear toxins from the blood and kidneys, and support the nervous and immune systems, among other uses.
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Despite the advertising and claims from supplements and fad diets, weight loss requires burning more calories than you consume. Your net calories burned means how many more calories you burn than you eat in your food.
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Due to sedentary lifestyles and air conditioning, most people in the modern world don't sweat much. As a result, the pores of the skin may become clogged from not sweating out enough toxins.
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Hair loss is commonly associated with aging, but it can also happen because of other reasons. Pregnancy, stress, infection, chemotherapy, severe illness with fever, syphilis and excess vitamin A may all contribute to the loss of hair.
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