Physical Health

greytigertx · greytigertx

The DEA and FDA with input from the CDC have just stepped solidly between the doctor and patients with chronic pain. As of October 6th, "standard" pain medications will be elevated to higher schedules making it very difficult for doctors to continue prescribing pain medication. Mainte...

sharksintank · sharksintank

I want to mention a great way to keep your muscles strong and your bones solid like rock. Go walking to stay sleek and lean and to keep bone and muscle from deterorating as you age you MUST do weight resistance or weight bearing exercise. May I suggest you get a NYKNYC weight walking vest. They are made for...

Robteach49 · Robteach49

I had a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted in October. Anyone 9n here that also has one.

mrmoore · mrmoore

Audrey Grimaldi · Audrey Grimaldi

My name is Audrey Grimaldi. I am a health scientist. Currently I am conducting research to measure the self-reported knowledge of shingles risk and attitudes towards vaccination for people age 50 and older. I am trying to determine if more education and promotion about shingles is needed! To co...

Smarty · Smarty

Our family believes in taking a quality Vitamin Supplement every day. It should be a vitamin that is soluable, and absorable in the body. Most vitamins on the market crystallize in the small intestine, and create free radicals. We use Oligo vitamin supplements, which help to keep us healthy. Al...

old black dog · old black dog

I joined AMAC thinking it an alternative to Leftist AARP. I need a Medicare Supplemental insurance policy BESIDES Human Gold which i now have. Humana changed copays and deductables after the first of the year. I want to compare plans. Lstraw@comcast.net

stockman · stockman

Does anyone here have any remedies for arthritis that actually work for you? I am referring to the non-drug therapies. Please share. Thanks.

stockman · stockman

I was in to see the doctor yesterday for a tick bite. I am now on antibiotics. First one I have ever had in my life, at least from a deer tick. As a child I practically lived in the woods, but never got a deer tick bite before now. Just a reminder to check yourself if you have been outdoors in an area where deer fr...

stockman · stockman

http://www.alternative-medicine-digest.com/dmso.html

stockman · stockman

I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in my hip. It causes pain in my hip area, groin, lower back, and sometimes in my leg. I went through physical therapy and it did little to help. It still is painful enough to prevent me from doing many things I would like to do. Just a long shot..... but has anyone here had...

stockman · stockman

Have any of you here heard of using Boron (Borax) to relieve aches and pains associated with arthritis? I heard about it on another forum that I frequent. They were saying how 1/4 Teaspoon per day would help a great deal. I was skeptical, but I tried it, and to my surprise it really did help, in fact outs...

Smarty · Smarty

Steve - from what I have read, when your system is too acidic, that is when you can have problems with gout. If you want to check the PH in your body, there are kits available. I think you can ask for them in the pharamceutical area of a store. Some other health food stores have them, such as Sprouts. The...

Smarty · Smarty

Foth - how is the Turmeric supplement that you take? Is it in capsule form? It is great that it has helped you so much. We were introduced to the Aim Company in January, 2012. They manufacture a number of whole food items that help people to enjoy better health. One in particular is remarkable, and...

Smarty · Smarty

Foth - funny that you should mention cod-liver oil. My husband remembers his Mother giving him that as a youngster. She would put the spoonful in his mouth, and he would run to the back yard, and spit it out. She finally figured it out that it was a waste of her time. It spoiled my husband's taste for fis...

stockman · stockman

Did anyone here recently get a steroid injection in the spine for back pain? I am referring to the fungal meningitis that is happening in many parts of the country, due to tainted steroids. Unfortunately I received an injection about a week and a half ago. So far I have had no symptoms, but they say it ca...

Old Eagle · Old Eagle

The Magic of Vinegar1. Make your own cough syrup: Mix ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; pour into a jar or bottle that can be tightly sealed. Shake well before each use. Take 1 tablespoon every 4 hours. If cough persists for more than a week, see a physician.2. Ease a headache by lying down...

Old Eagle · Old Eagle

Subject: Mayo Clinic on Aspirin - PASS IT ON Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one duri...

Old Eagle · Old Eagle

Some Healthful Tips You Might Not Have Heard Of:Be SillyIndulging in a little silliness may have serious health benefits. Cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center found a stronger sense of humor in people with healthy hearts than in those who had suffered a heart attack. They co...

Old Eagle · Old Eagle

WHY LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR? Sudden heart failure is a major cause of death these days. Approximately 4000,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S. Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public....

Olemanart · Olemanart

Monday morning, a week ago, I woke up with the subject afirmity, right out of the blue. Emergency visit to my opthamalagist - followed by emergency visit to my regular doctor - followed by a stat MRI (negative) - now referred to neuro-opthamalagist - waiting for him to call back (8 days now). Anyon...

maxhonda · maxhonda

August 4th 1996 was my transplant day, 16 years and counting. I never miss a dose of my pills, I try to eat right, not always easy. I still enjoy a cold beer with my dinner and during a sporting event. I try to exercise daily. Someone died to give me this chance to live. I respect their life, I thank them often...

Old Eagle · Old Eagle

RECOGNIZING A STROKENow doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S*Ask the individual to SMILE.T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. Is it sunny out today?)R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY...

jyoung07424 · jyoung07424

I've been a Member of AARP for a long time. When I discovered their Left Leaning Agenda, my first reaction was to leave immediately. Then I thought wait! Better do some checking as to comparison of services between AARP and AMAC. Everything lined up pretty well until I got to Dental Coverage. When I che...

stockman · stockman

I have just learned that statins can cause diabetes or make it worse, along with some causing other problems. Perhaps others here have already discovered this information. Here is some of an article about it: In treating thousands of patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, an...

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	OBAMA ADMIN STABS OLD PEOPLE IN THE BACK (Preview) The DEA and FDA with input from the CDC have just stepped solidly between the doctor and patients with chronic pain. As of October 6th, "standard" pain medications will be elevated to higher schedules making it very difficult for doctors to continue prescribing pain medication. Mainte...	greytigertx	3	2683	Nov 6, 2019 by Stop Elder Cleansing
	keep your muscle and your bones intact as you age ! keep bones strong stay young and healthy looking (Preview) I want to mention a great way to keep your muscles strong and your bones solid like rock. Go walking to stay sleek and lean and to keep bone and muscle from deterorating as you age you MUST do weight resistance or weight bearing exercise. May I suggest you get a NYKNYC weight walking vest. They are made for...	sharksintank	2	2887	May 6, 2019 by Mravui99
	Spinal Cord Stimulator (Preview) I had a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted in October. Anyone 9n here that also has one.	Robteach49	0	1547	Dec 10, 2018 by Robteach49
	A little help for diabetes, high blood pressure and bad cholesterol (Preview)	mrmoore	0	2554	Jun 24, 2015 by mrmoore
	Shingles (Preview) My name is Audrey Grimaldi. I am a health scientist. Currently I am conducting research to measure the self-reported knowledge of shingles risk and attitudes towards vaccination for people age 50 and older. I am trying to determine if more education and promotion about shingles is needed! To co...	Audrey Grimaldi	4	2722	Jun 27, 2014 by budwizer
	Vitamin Supplements (Preview) Our family believes in taking a quality Vitamin Supplement every day. It should be a vitamin that is soluable, and absorable in the body. Most vitamins on the market crystallize in the small intestine, and create free radicals. We use Oligo vitamin supplements, which help to keep us healthy. Al...	Smarty	2	2520	Jun 27, 2014 by gstift
	Does AMAC have a Medicare Supp insurance plan? (Preview) I joined AMAC thinking it an alternative to Leftist AARP. I need a Medicare Supplemental insurance policy BESIDES Human Gold which i now have. Humana changed copays and deductables after the first of the year. I want to compare plans. Lstraw@comcast.net	old black dog	1	8195	Feb 24, 2014 by Dan L
	Arthritis Pain Solutions (Preview) Does anyone here have any remedies for arthritis that actually work for you? I am referring to the non-drug therapies. Please share. Thanks.	stockman	1	2488	Aug 16, 2013 by Bob Cash
	It's Tick time again (Preview) I was in to see the doctor yesterday for a tick bite. I am now on antibiotics. First one I have ever had in my life, at least from a deer tick. As a child I practically lived in the woods, but never got a deer tick bite before now. Just a reminder to check yourself if you have been outdoors in an area where deer fr...	stockman	2	2307	May 24, 2013 by SteveT
	Has anyone here tried DMSO for arthritis or other pain relief? (Preview) http://www.alternative-medicine-digest.com/dmso.html	stockman	0	7036	Apr 30, 2013 by stockman
	Pinched Nerve Question (Preview) I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in my hip. It causes pain in my hip area, groin, lower back, and sometimes in my leg. I went through physical therapy and it did little to help. It still is painful enough to prevent me from doing many things I would like to do. Just a long shot..... but has anyone here had...	stockman	5	2936	Apr 3, 2013 by stockman
	Natural Pain Reliever (Preview) Have any of you here heard of using Boron (Borax) to relieve aches and pains associated with arthritis? I heard about it on another forum that I frequent. They were saying how 1/4 Teaspoon per day would help a great deal. I was skeptical, but I tried it, and to my surprise it really did help, in fact outs...	stockman	3	2772	Mar 1, 2013 by SteveT
	PH in the body - acidic or alkaline (Preview) Steve - from what I have read, when your system is too acidic, that is when you can have problems with gout. If you want to check the PH in your body, there are kits available. I think you can ask for them in the pharamceutical area of a store. Some other health food stores have them, such as Sprouts. The...	Smarty	7	2701	Feb 28, 2013 by SteveT
	Turmeric (Preview) Foth - how is the Turmeric supplement that you take? Is it in capsule form? It is great that it has helped you so much. We were introduced to the Aim Company in January, 2012. They manufacture a number of whole food items that help people to enjoy better health. One in particular is remarkable, and...	Smarty	5	3459	Feb 16, 2013 by SteveT
	Cod - Liver Oil (Preview) Foth - funny that you should mention cod-liver oil. My husband remembers his Mother giving him that as a youngster. She would put the spoonful in his mouth, and he would run to the back yard, and spit it out. She finally figured it out that it was a waste of her time. It spoiled my husband's taste for fis...	Smarty	1	2377	Feb 15, 2013 by FOTH
	Steroid Injections (Preview) Did anyone here recently get a steroid injection in the spine for back pain? I am referring to the fungal meningitis that is happening in many parts of the country, due to tainted steroids. Unfortunately I received an injection about a week and a half ago. So far I have had no symptoms, but they say it ca...	stockman	4	2817	Oct 9, 2012 by stockman
	The Magic of Vinegar (Preview) The Magic of Vinegar1. Make your own cough syrup: Mix ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; pour into a jar or bottle that can be tightly sealed. Shake well before each use. Take 1 tablespoon every 4 hours. If cough persists for more than a week, see a physician.2. Ease a headache by lying down...	Old Eagle	0	2527	Sep 11, 2012 by Old Eagle
	Mayo Clinic on Aspirin (Preview) Subject: Mayo Clinic on Aspirin - PASS IT ON Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one duri...	Old Eagle	0	13151	Sep 3, 2012 by Old Eagle
	Healthful Tips definitely different! (Preview) Some Healthful Tips You Might Not Have Heard Of:Be SillyIndulging in a little silliness may have serious health benefits. Cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center found a stronger sense of humor in people with healthy hearts than in those who had suffered a heart attack. They co...	Old Eagle	1	2484	Aug 17, 2012 by Tom
	Learn to Save a Life (Preview) WHY LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR? Sudden heart failure is a major cause of death these days. Approximately 4000,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S. Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public....	Old Eagle	1	2477	Aug 9, 2012 by Tom
	Sixth Optic Nerve Palsey (Preview) Monday morning, a week ago, I woke up with the subject afirmity, right out of the blue. Emergency visit to my opthamalagist - followed by emergency visit to my regular doctor - followed by a stat MRI (negative) - now referred to neuro-opthamalagist - waiting for him to call back (8 days now). Anyon...	Olemanart	0	2514	Aug 4, 2012 by Olemanart
	Transplant of human organ (Preview) August 4th 1996 was my transplant day, 16 years and counting. I never miss a dose of my pills, I try to eat right, not always easy. I still enjoy a cold beer with my dinner and during a sporting event. I try to exercise daily. Someone died to give me this chance to live. I respect their life, I thank them often...	maxhonda	3	2599	Aug 5, 2012 by Tom
	RECOGNIZING A STROKE (Preview) RECOGNIZING A STROKENow doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: SAsk the individual to SMILE.T Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. Is it sunny out today?)R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY...	Old Eagle	0	2295	Jul 30, 2012 by Old Eagle
	I'd Like to ask about Dental Plans Through AMAC! (Preview) I've been a Member of AARP for a long time. When I discovered their Left Leaning Agenda, my first reaction was to leave immediately. Then I thought wait! Better do some checking as to comparison of services between AARP and AMAC. Everything lined up pretty well until I got to Dental Coverage. When I che...	jyoung07424	2	11003	Jul 6, 2012 by Tom
	Statin Drugs and Diabetes (Preview) I have just learned that statins can cause diabetes or make it worse, along with some causing other problems. Perhaps others here have already discovered this information. Here is some of an article about it: In treating thousands of patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, an...	stockman	0	2617	May 6, 2012 by stockman
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