Chronic Illness

Did you now that the largest of our 12 cranial nerves is the vagus nerve? Did you also know that this autonomic-nervous-system related nerve, if stimulated in the right way, can reduce our body pain stress, inflammation, trauma, depression and abdominal plains? If you never heard about vagus nerves, which are usually referred to in the singular, they are the longest and maybe the most important autonomic nerves in human body. Approximately 80 percent of its nerve fibers drive information from the body to the brain.

Vinh Pham is a world-class physical therapist who has worked with a broad range of clients. Early in his career, he discovered a disappointing truth: most of his patients came to him already in pain. They had lifestyle habits that misaligned their joints and tightened their muscles. And the recent epidemic of prolonged sitting—which represents an all-day assault on the body—has only made things worse. A precise and simple toolkit for tweaking the way we move (or refuse to move), Sit Up Straight outlines a process that starts with a daily posture regimen.

¿Te acaban de diagnosticar “EPOC” y no tienes muy claro qué significa? ¿A veces te parece que el médico y tú habláis idiomas distintos? ‍¡Este manual de divulgación es justo lo que necesitas! En él entenderás por fin qué es la EPOC, qué pruebas te pedirán y qué tratamiento necesitas ¡Y todo con palabras accesibles y lenguaje del día a día!Ideado para transmitir información fundamental a pacientes con EPOC y sus familiares, desde una perspectiva cercana y humanizada.¡Implícate en tu enfermedad y aprende a vivir más y mejor!

If you are suffering from dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropathy, attention deficit disorder, cognitive decline, depression or psychosis you could be suffering from B12 deficiency. Inadequate and deficient vitamin B12 status is quite common. The problem is most people don’t know it. The reason? They are not tested throughly. Their doctor is not connecting their symptoms with a lack of B12. Others get testing that does not fully reveal their true B12 status. Still another subset get tested and are told their level is normal (when it is not). Detecting B12 deficiency is not ...

Do you want to enjoy the life you are living, even as you face significant life challenges? Are you grieving the loss of the life you planned? Is your body or mind failing you? Can you ever find joy, peace, or fulfillment in these challenging situations? The answer is a resounding yes. Cristy Maddox searched for answers that were not coming; for a diagnosis to explain her symptoms. For nearly 10 years Cristy and her husband Greg researched and learned about an illness they had never previously heard of, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome....

The vagus nerve is becoming the dominant focal point as a potential "off switch" for aggravation-related sicknesses, for example, epilepsy, rheumatoid joint pain, and provocative inside disorder. The guideline of the vagus nerve likewise assumes a colossal job in psychological well-being care, enabling you to viably react to the enthusiastic and physiological manifestations of sadness, nervousness, and PTSD.

Wandering from the base of the brain and then branching through your lungs, heart, digestive tract, and all the way to your abdomen, the vagus nerve is the longest and most powerful of the cranial nerves in your body, making it the most important nerve you never knew you had. It works as some sort of a "superhighway" that carries all manner of information to and from the organs and organ systems connected in its complex network.

Z-Health is the amazing new system that integrates many fields of science: from neuroscience to physical therapy to orthopedics. Z-Health improves physical performance and reduces or eliminates chronic pain.

Research over the last few decades shows that many of us – sufferers of chronic pain and health practitioners alike – are victims of a trick of the nervous system. Where we believe that pain has its root in a damaged body, it is the brain that prolongs the hurting after the body has healed. Paul Biegler, a science journalist and former doctor who has been on his own pain journey, investigates the true source of chronic pain – our brain’s so-called neuroplasticity – and emerging therapies that take advantage of that neuroplasticity to rewire the brain and end the suffering.

A Still Life is a story of illness and pain that rarely sees the light: illness and pain with no end or resolution; illness and pain that we must meet with courage, joy, ingenuity and hope. Against a world which values ‘feel good’ progress and productivity above all else, Josie sets out a quietly radical alternative: to value and treasure life for life itself, with all its defeats and victories, with all its great and small miracles.

If you have autoimmune disease, live with terrible fatigue, constant pain, and you need to take back your health, then you're going to want to hear Heidi's story. Many of us are told: But you don't look sick, or Get up, you're being lazy. Or perhaps dismissed - as I was - with: Come back when you're worse and I'll put you on steroids. Fortunately, there are better solutions available!

Allie Cashel has suffered from chronic Lyme disease for 16 years - but much of the medical community refuses to recognize her symptoms as the result of infectious disease. In Suffering the Silence: Chronic Lyme Disease in an Age of Denial, Cashel paints a living portrait of what is often called post-treatment Lyme syndrome, featuring the stories of chronic Lyme patients from around the world and their struggle for recognition and treatment.

Are you exhausted from constantly battling chronic pain without any lasting relief? Do you struggle daily to manage flare-ups, feeling isolated and misunderstood by those around you? Do you long for a path that allows you to live a balanced, fulfilling life despite your pain? You're not alone. Millions struggle with chronic pain every day, desperate for solutions that go beyond medication and doctor visits. They seek knowledge, empowerment, and a holistic approach to reclaim their lives.

Discover the transformative power of the vagus nerve—a key component of the parasympathetic nervous system, known as the "rest and digest" system. This remarkable network plays a crucial role in regulating vital functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion, while also unlocking pathways to better health, reduced stress, and improved mental focus.

After helping hundreds of patients and publishing several research articles, Dr. Sherman decided to team up with one of his most accomplished clients, Katy Cabbage, to give people access to these revolutionary weight-loss techniques. In Weight Lost: 5 Steps to Achieving Your Ideal Weight and Gaining the Life You Always Wanted, you will learn how to achieve and sustain your ideal weight by following a five-step process.

By making a few simple, manageable changes to your diet, you may be able to reduce or fix your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Many foods contain powerful, natural anti-inflammatory properties to alleviate your RA symptoms. Because inflammation is the root of all pain, by reducing it, you will reduce the pain. This can ease swelling in your affected joints, allowing normal movement of your body part, and even help boost your brain function and improve circulation.

This short, informative audiobook gives you all the details you need to know about sleep apnea, how it can affect you, and most importantly, how you can beat it!

In this audiobook, Karen shares the encouragements, miracles, and revelations God poured out to her, believing that they will speak to you and reassure you in your own hard time.

This book is everything I wish I had known years ago and could tell my younger self. I am sharing this with you, so it helps you to avoid what I went through, to save you time, pain, and anguish. To provide you with a natural recovery method that works, so you no longer have to experience that terrible mummy guilt, fatigue and endless brain fog, and be able to enjoy precious quality time with your kids and finally feel your normal self with energy and vibrancy!

The vagus nerve is an essential part of our body, connecting our nervous systems, respiratory systems, stomachs, and even our brains. A damaged vagus nerve can wreak havoc in our bodies, leading to a host of relentless problems. But now, this audiobook breaks down the fundamentals of the vagus nerve, arming you with the knowledge you need to identify, understand, and heal this vital system. Covering everything from the functions of the vagus nerve to a wide range of powerful stimulation therapies, now you can supercharge your health, no matter your level of medical understanding.