This probably accounts for more Australian health complaints than any other source of chronic pain. It affects literally millions who may wake up one morning and clutch at some tender area either in the neck or shoulders or in the lower back and continue to feel that spot for the rest of their lives. Back [...]

Understandably, chronic pain and marriage don’t mix well. The divorce rate for chronic pain patients is remarkably high and is possibly related to the avoidance of sexual activity by many chronic pain sufferers.This, understandably, places relationships under great stress — particularly if there are existing problems. Pain is a great magnifier. Tolerance levels are already [...]

Stress can lead to physical as well as psychological disturbances. These are most commonly treated by medication such as tranquillisers, muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, stimulants, antidepressants and mood-enhancers. Stress may be congenital, muscular, immunological, environmental — including accident and trauma situations — or infectious, neoplastic (associated with cancer),chemical, degenerative, emotional or psychological. Typical stress reactions [...]

Statistics are vague about the common chronic pain ailment — repetitive strain injury (RSI), which was so prevalent in Australia in the 1980′s that it was known as ‘kangaroo paw’. RSI is now the commonly used phrase used to describe a variety of soft tissue injuries or ailments. It is commonly seen in keyboard operators [...]

Other problems that can follow on from rhinitis are allergic sinusitis and nasal polyps. The sinuses are air-filled cavitities in the skull which are lined with delicate membranes that link up with those lining the nose. Most cases of sinusitis – inflammation of these membranes – result from an infection in the nose that spreads [...]

Use Symphosan externally and take Aesculaforce orally for good results in cases of phlebitis. Leg ulcers respond to a local application of Symphosan. First, dab the affected part, but if it stings too much, just dab the surrounding area until the pain subsides, for this too has an alleviating effect. Additionally, healing can be accelerated [...]

The peritoneum is so well designed that it does not easily become ruptured, even if it is subjected to exceptional strain once in a while. The healthy body is equipped with such good reserves of strength that one really wonders how it is possible for the abdominal wall to rupture in so many different ways. [...]

Our skin is like living leather, with a built-in automatic lubrication system in the sebaceous glands that becomes active in accordance with the skin’s needs. Dry skin (lacking oil) is extremely sensitive, making one much more susceptible to colds and infections, and also to radiation damage. When washing with soap, not only is the dirt [...]

Bacteria are very tiny, but are discernible under a microscope. Even though they have been thoroughly researched, they are still as dangerous as ever. Just think of the bacteria that at one time caused such dreadful diseases as the bubonic plague, cholera, typhoid fever and tuberculosis. Improved sanitation has helped to eradicate the epidemics that [...]

If you wish to regain your health, you will have to pay special attention to what is natural and follow the advice already given. This implies that you should beware of the many patent medicines that claim to be able to cure or improve your condition quickly. For a permanent cure, more is required than [...]