The right words matter when talking about pain
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Words are neurological events. They are meaning-laden puffs of air that our brain transforms into knowledge, opinions, emotions or danger signals.
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Beastie Boy John Berry died of frontal lobe dementia – but what is it?
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"John Berry, a founder member of the Beastie Boys, has died of dementia at the age of 52. Berry’s father told Rolling Stone magazine that his son died from frontal lobe dementia, a rare form of dementia more properly referred to as fronto-temporal dementia."
Read MoreMyofascial Triggerpoints: What has changed?
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As healthcare professionals, I think that it is important that we continue to strive for explanations that are in line with the current scientific understanding of how the body works. So, I was surprised to find out that nearly three decades after the publication of The Trigger Point Manual by David Simons and Janet Travell, there are still many questions about myofascial triggerpoints and the role they play in myofascial pain syndrome, that remain to be answered.
Read MoreWhat role can acupuncture play in concussion recovery?
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There is actually a larger body of scientific evidence of efficacy than most people are aware of, when it comes to neck pain and headaches, this is why acupuncture is often recommended as a non-pharmacological management of chronic post concussion headaches.
Read MoreWhat exercise does to your bones
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"When we think of bones, a lifeless skeleton usually comes to mind, but our bones are a living organ that grows and changes shape throughout our life. Much of this shaping results from forces which press, pull and twist the skeleton as we move, and the biggest of these forces is caused by our muscles."
Read MoreCan a detox cleanse your liver?
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"The human adult liver weighs about one-and-a-half kilograms, making it one of the largest organs in the body. It is responsible for a range of functions. It helps break down fats, carbohydrates and proteins into substances the body can utilise."
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