Severity and Treatment
The severity of the scoliosis is measured by degrees of curvature, which can range from extremely slight at 5 degrees, to extremely severe at 90 degrees. Slight curves do not send up warning flares to doctors. However, Carissa Havrilko’s curve reached 71 degrees, which is a very noticeable and progressing curve.
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When Carissa Havrilko leaned over, her mother saw a barely noticeable hump.
“If she hadn’t been bending forward, I wouldn’t have noticed it at all,” said Cindy Havrilko from Shelton, Conn., who is thankful that her daughter’s pediatrician at the time noticed the scoliosis and suggested a specialist. He fitted her for a brace, and Havrilko even sought help from a chiropractor.
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Complicating factors the ACS listed include:
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Scientists estimate that about one-third of the more than 500,000 cancer deaths that occur in the United States each year may be attributable to dietary factors. It is often suggested, therefore, that individuals can reduce their risk of getting cancer by increasing or decreasing their consumption of certain foods. Continue reading »
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Nothing can compare to the human touch when it comes to pain relief and stress reduction. No longer considered a luxury for the elite, massage therapies and bodywork have become powerful tools for physical rehabilitation and have proven beneficial in the treatment of many conditions such as arthritis, bursitis and back pain. Continue reading »
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What is it?
Both the small and the large bowel are subject to inflammatory diseases. Many are caused by infections like E. coli, but the cause of others is not yet known. The two most common are ulcerative colitis (UC), which affects your large bowel, and regional enteritis or Crohn’s disease (CD), which affects mostly your small bowel. Together, these are referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Continue reading »
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Although witch hazel is an extremely old-fashioned remedy, it is still very popular. Witch hazel has been known to assist one with stopping excessive bleeding during menstruation, and hemorrhage from the uterus, stomach, lungs or bowels. It will also restore poor circulation. Women can benefit from this plant if they have a bout with vaginitis when used as a douche. Continue reading »
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The berries, flowers and root are used for medicinal and cosmetic benefits. An ointment made of bee wax and the elderberry flowers can be exceedingly beneficial in applying to scars from burns or scalding, in order to heal up potential scars. This herb is known to soothe the respiratory tract, lower fever and stimulate circulation. Continue reading »
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As the leaves begin to change color, and the sun sets earlier in the day, with cooler temperatures, it becomes the time of year for many people to enjoy more frequent cups of hot herbal tea. Herbal teas offer an enjoyable and highly beneficial alternative to that second cup of coffee, black tea or soda pop. Continue reading »
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