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christmas presents?

Author — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:24:55 +0000

hi! money is tight this christmas, but i still want to get some nice things for my family and friends. i was thinking of getting candy canes for my not so close friends and making cookie mix in a jar for my close ones. however i don't want to carry seven 1-quart jars to school haha. also, what are some not to expensive but nice gifts i can give to my parents and sister? my mom- works most of the day, enjoys sleep and any time she can find to relax. dad- likes sports, classical music and playing golf. they've been starting to have a gym routine now and i want to maybe get something that will help inspire them to keep this healthy habit. sister- junior in high school, loves food, soccer, cute clothes/accessories, girly girl but sporty too. i wish i had the money to get her a nice charm bracelet or something. thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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Why would a married man who has apparently been honest for more than 30 years start to tell odd little lies?

Author — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:54:05 +0000

Recently my husband lied to me so much.When I asked why I couldn't get him at work,he said he was away from his desk & later said he'd been golfing with a man he knows I don't like.He came home the next day with my sapphire bracelet he'd left for repairs months ago first saying he had it for a while & forgot it in his car for weeks,then later,after telling me about golf,said he'd picked it up when he'd gone to play near the jeweler's.Later that afternoon I found a fast food place credit card receipt he'd dropped in the driveway.When I asked him if he &his friend had lunch he said he'd skipped lunch.When I asked if he'd been to that food place recently he said he hadn't been there in months.Over the last few days I've found ways to casually mention this place.He's had chances to tell me he was there. I've never known him to lie before.Is he just losing his memory?Should I be worried about the lies?He knows I cried in bed,put his arms around me but never asked why I was upset. What's up?
We did make love last night then I started to cry & couldn't sleep-was up past 4 am!I tried to stay in bed until at least 2-he couldn't sleep either-VERY unusual-nothing ever keeps him awake.He never asked what was wrong, just held my hand tightly,put his arm around me.I've asked so many times about this food place that he'd have to be an idiot(He's not)to not think that I know he was there.As for alzheimer's,his father has it but my husband has shown no signs of it at all & sees his doctor regularly.I don't know if I'm making mountains out of molehills or if I really should be as worried as I am.I never thought I'd be thinking what I'm thinking.He's always said he'd never cheat,had absolutely no tolerance for Bill Clinton's antics...but he is only human & maybe protests too much? We had several really rough years-we fought a lot & weren't very close,but I thought last year we fixed that,went away for a 2nd honeymoon & all.Talking about those years,we both said we'd never cheated.

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Studying How To Cope With Sleep Bruxism To Eliminate The Throbbing Away.

Author — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:39:33 +0000

About eight to 10 percent of the adult population have a secret malady referred to as sleep bruxism, a sleep problem characterised by the grinding or clenching of teeth. Some folks do it unconsciously even when they're awake. Stress usually has something to do with it, but the origins of the disorder are quite varied. The consequences of bruxism are seldom wherever near as dangerous as during sleep when the body’s protective mechanisms are turned off. With out correct treatment, the situation could cause critical injury to the teeth and surrounding tissue, in addition to set off complications and jaw pain.

Bruxism is usually a real nuisance. “It’s very like having a big soccer participant standing on the tooth,” stated Dr. Noshir Mehta, Chairman of Basic Dentistry at Tufts College School of Dental Drugs and Director of its Craniofacial Ache Center.

Beneath regular circumstances, a person's teeth make contact for about 20 minutes a day with solely 20 to 40 pounds of pressure to be able to chew. During sleep bruxism, nonetheless, the upper and decrease enamel come into direct contact in as a lot as 40 minutes per hour, and with a force of about 250 kilos on the first molar.

Sleep bruxism is just not a illness, however it's the third most typical sleep problem after sleep speaking and snoring. This situation is extra prevalent in youngsters, who typically outgrow it, and causes behind adult circumstances are very totally different from those of the younger age bracket.

In the 1960s, Dr. Gilles Lavigne, a Professor of Dentistry and Medication on the College of Montreal, and President of the Canadian Sleep Society explained that bruxism was thought to be the body's response to “malocclusion” --- an issue that arises when the higher and decrease enamel do not fit together. As a result of lack of clinical evidence, the theory was not accepted within the medical and dental community.

Later on, stress was cited to be the cause of the sleep problem proponents of this concept failed to clarify why not everybody with sleep bruxism was stressed and never everyone with stress floor their teeth. Some latest research research also reveal the connection of sleep bruxism to neurochemicals like dopamine, however its significance continues to be being questioned. Dr. Lavigne’s latest research have recognized a pattern of activation in the autonomic nervous system that correlates strongly with sleep bruxism. He emphasized that sleep bruxism will not be an indicator of neurological disease. No matter what science eventually discovers as the reason for sleep bruxism, current medical literature level out to stress, smoking, alcohol, caffeine as the principle “triggers” of the disorder.

Rest methods like yoga, meditation, or even acupuncture could assist promote general heath and wellness. Doctors, however, say that these different therapeutic methods will not cure or relieve sleep bruxism.

For remedy, anti-nervousness medications and other pharmacological therapies may be prescribed by doctors to assist deliver bruxism to a halt. Patients, nonetheless, should concentrate on that these drugs are probably behavior-forming. “It works too nicely,” stated Dr. Michael Gelb, a scientific professor on the New York College School of Dentistry. The drug “working properly” also entails the potential of substance abuse if the affected person is left to use the drug with out physician supervision.

Within the meantime, dentists counsel that sufferers might use a mouth guard. The mouth guard is a small plastic machine that covers some or all of the enamel to protect them towards damage, however does not likely stop the grinding or clenching itself. The momentary reduction could be fairly expensive, because the gadget is customized to fit the user. However a extra reasonably priced version can be bought at over-the-counter drugstores which are often better than nothing.

Dr. Charles McNeill, director of the Heart for Orofacial Ache on the University of California, San Francisco agrees that mouth guards might protect the enamel however should solely be for temporary use as it may even be extra more likely to induce a chewing response and increase bruxism. They will additionally trigger irreversible damage to the bite, or arrangement of the teeth. Personalized mouth guards made by a dentist last longer, fit higher and are generally designed to distribute the power of grinding to cut back jaw pain.

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How to relieve arthritis of the arms during the night time?

Author — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:06:34 +0000

My mom suffers from severe arthritis from her hands all the way to her elbows, she can't sleep comfortably. Is there a way to relieve these symptoms so that she can get a good nights sleep??
Maybe a heated sleeve??

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I have been thinking I want to try acupuncture for pain in my back & legs. Also have nerve issues to deal with. Two surgeries in two years; want to look for alternatives as I do not want to have surgery again & I cannot deal with the pain on a constant battle. It interferes with my activity, exercise, job, sleep, etc.

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Author — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:44:45 +0000

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Author — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:12:14 +0000

I have a 9 year old Rottweiler (named Belle) who is having some trouble with arthritis. She is becoming more stiff as the nights get colder, I'm doing what I can for her. I let her sleep on my bed, and on the couch when she's in the living room. I am also giving her Bayer Asprin (I asked my vet about the appropriate dose), but she is still limping a bit through out the day. Is there anything else I can do the ease her arhritis pain without having to put her on a perscription medication?

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Should I see a chiropractor or a pain management doctor?

Author — Wed, 12 May 2010 09:35:20 +0000

A few weeks ago I was in a weird position lying in bed and something startled me causing me to jump, hurl myself forward, and leave my Left arm and shoulder behind! In other words, I dislocated it for a minute then it popped back into place. I cried out in pain. Ever since then, I cant sleep with my Left arm up under the pillow, and sleeping is pretty much a difficult task now. My boyfriend says there are many large "knots" in my neck so he rubs them out and that is the only way I can get relief. Hes not here now, its 6 am, and I cant sleep!

Plus.......

When I was younger I had a bike accident that gave me a concussion and whiplash. Should I see a chiropractor or do they really know what they are doing? Would a family doctor, pain management doctor, or nurse practitioner be better?

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Author — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:39:15 +0000

I adopted a 13 year old dog from the pound (they were about to put her to sleep) and she has mild arthritis. I give her soft pillows to lie on and let her be on the couch but she still seems to move stiffly and lies around a lot. Is there any special food I can give her or anything? I have never had an old dog before.

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Author — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:06:11 +0000

I had a serious wreck 10yrs ago and fractured my hip in several places and had to have major surgery. The doctor told me that I would be more suceptable to arthritis. I am now 32 and have been having for the last few yrs or so pain in my arms and legs but only at night when I am trying to sleep. Could this be the onset of arthritis? What are the signs? Thanks!