March 2006
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Why Do My Hands Go Numb When I Ride My Bicycle?
Because you’re putting pressure on the nerve that runs down your arm to your fingers. This can easily be prevented by buying a good pair of bicycle riding gloves. Also, consider shifting your hand position when you ride.
Numb hands are a common problem for cyclists, and there are many brands of gloves to [...]
What is a Bible Cyst?
Recently, I had a strange lump on my wrist. It did not hurt, but it did concern me. I learned I had a ganglion cyst.
A Ganglion cyst — also known as a Bible cyst — is a tumor or swelling on the top of a joint or the covering of a tendon. [...]
Why do my shoulders hurt when I ride a bicycle?
Probably because your bicycle is either too long or short for you from the handlebars to the seat, or your handlebars need adjusted up or down.
Check the handlebars. The handlebars can actually be adjusted up or down. Unfortunately, this is one of the more difficult adjustments to make since everyone has different back [...]
How Can a 28 Year Old Woman Have Osteoporosis?
As a 28 year old woman, I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am often asked how this could happen to someone so young.
Not Absorbing Calcium in the Teen Years
The teenage years are prime bone building years. As a teenager, I had prolonged Amenorrhea — that is, I didn’t have a regular period each [...]
Is It Safe to Take Actonel With St. John’s Wort?
I spoke with my doctor about taking St. John’s Wort and assumed she’d recommend against taking an herbal supplement. To my surprise, she supported it, and was glad I was up front with her about it. One thing I was really concerned at the time was if St. John’s Wort would interact with [...]
My Experience: Perika St. John’s Wort
I have been taking the Perika brand of St. John’s Wort for a few months. I can say without question, I believe it to be the best brand of St. John’s Wort to take for Depression.
I had taken St. John’s Wort in the past with little effect, and this brand seems the only one [...]
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Bicycle?
More than likely, your seat (called a saddle in cycling speak) is too high or low. Literally, a centimeter or less up or down can make all the difference in the world.
Where It Hurts Determines How You Adjust Your Seat
If you hurt in the back of the knee, your seat is too high. [...]
Music to Train Your Brain: An Alternative ADHD Treatment
Alternate ADD/ADHD Treatment
I took a class about ADHD for adults, and my instructor, who was also a licensed therapist told me about brainwave music engineered and created by Dr. Jeffrey D. Thompson. His claim is that his music ‘entrains’ the brain to certain frequencies, thus making you more sleepy, more productive, or more relaxed [...]
Holistic Relief for Panic Attacks that Actually Works
I have dealt with panic attacks for several years. I’ve changed everything from my lifestyle to my diet with few results. I have finally found one thing that works very well for me. It takes only a few minutes each day and the best part of it is that it doesn’t require [...]