Connective Tissue Disorder - Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Conditions

Fibromyalgia Treatment - Part I - treatment tips for immediate relief for times of acute pain

Fibromyalgia Treatment - Part II - assorted tips for day to day pain prevention

Frozen Shoulders - Part II - reviews overlooked causes, treatment tips and exercises.

Exercise treatments - Covers the exercises that helped my son and me to regain full range of motion in our shoulder joints.

For shoulder blades that stick out, see winged scapula

Shoulder popping - I used to have weird popping sounds from my shoulder joint. Stretches and tips that helped.

Diabetic Frozen Shoulder - is magnesium deficiency a cause?

Cause of Knee Pain - includes information trigger point therapy and yoga.

Osteopenia - top books for building strong bones.

Osteopenia -Popular Myths

Osteoporosis Diet

Recommended Books

Exercise - Osteoporosis Videos

Pilates Osteoporosis - selected books and videos from Amazon.

Yoga Osteoporosis - books and videos.

Osteoporosis Exercise - treatment and prevention tips.

Pectus Excavatum - Genetic and Nutritional Factors

Exercises for Pectus Excavatum

Pectus Excavatum FAQ - Part I

Trigger point therapy and acupressure for sciatica - reviews the use of trigger point therapy and acupressure for sciatic pain.

Yoga for Sciatica - yoga poses for sciatic nerve pain.

Scoliosis - Can Diet and Exercise Help?

Exercises, Books and Tips for Scoliosis - Yoga and the Egoscue Method - general info

Scoliosis Exercise - How exercise specifically helped my spinal curvature.

Scoliosis Exercises - Part II - Stretching, Callanetics and Trigger point Therapy

Yoga for Scoliosis - specific yoga poses that helped reduce my curves.

Finding a Yoga Teacher to Help with Scoliosis

FAQ About Scoliosis Surgery

Complications from Scoliosis Surgery - What are the real risks versus benefits?

Scoliosis in Children - a father's email to me (reprinted with permission) about the many nonsurgical treatments options he is pursuing for his son.

Scoliosis Research - the links to osteoporosis

General Scoliosis Information

Scoliosis Treatment - Alternative Methods

Scoliosis Causes

Scoliosis & Yoga - poses that helped my spinal curvature.

Scoliosis and Back Pain in a Ballet Dancer - one mother's successful search for treatments.

Scoliosis Brace - a reader letter on why one mother chose alternative treatments over a brace for her daughter with spinal curvature.

TMJ - Diet and Exercise Treatments

TMJ Exercises

Also see: Creaky Knees, Cracking Necks and Popping Jaws - tips to prevent snap, crackle, pop, crunch and other assorted sounds from your joints.

Yoga for Back Pain - Poses, books and
videos

Yoga for Back Pain - Book review

Yoga for Osteoporosis

Yoga for Kids - Tips on getting your kids interested in a daily yoga routine.

Yoga for Scoliosis - poses that helped my spinal curvature

Nutritional and Biochemical Links

Hyaluronic Acid - is a component of connective tissue whose function is to cushion and lubricate. I suspect that HA abnormalities are a common thread in many connective tissue disorders and related health conditions.

Magnesium Deficiency - conditions that occur as a result of a deficiency of this important mineral.

Acidic Foods - lists of acidic and alkaline foods.

Low Cholesterol - the links to anxiety, depression and other health problems

Good Cholesterol - how to raise your total and especially HDL cholesterol levels.

Frequently Asked Questions About Magnesium Supplements and Epsom Salts

Magnesium Deficiency - more common in women?

The links between diabetes and fibromyalgia.

Migraine - Magnesium Link

Vitamin K Deficiency

Natural Blood Thinners include salicylates, vitamin E, fish oil and many herbs and common spices.

Blood Clot Causes - a sedentary lifestyle, lack of sunshine, an acid diet, probiotics and foods high in vitamin K may all help the blood to clot.

Zinc Deficiency  

Acidic Foods

Acid, Alkaline and Neutral Food Chart

Helpful Bacteria

High Fiber Diets and Mineral Deficiencies - why high fiber, low fat diets may not be the best choice for everyone.

Insulin resistance - natural treatments that helped get my glucose levels back to normal.

Recommended Nutrition Books

Health Conditions

Acne Diets

The Acne Zinc Link

Natural Treatments for Acne

Acidic and Alkaline Foods

pH Test Strips for Testing Urine

Acid - Alkaline Balance for Optimal Health

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety Diet

Anxiety and Depression

Links between diabetes and fibromylagia

Diabetic Frozen Shouders

Diet Changes for Dry Mouth, Anxiety, Migraines, Palpitations and Nausea

Nystagmus

Myopia (Near sightedness)

Eye Floaters

Dislocated Lenses

• IBS Diet
  
  
• Diet for IBS

• IBS Treatment

• Magnesium - Migraine Connection
  
  
• Migraine Headaches - explores often overlooked causes.
  
  
• Migraine Triggers - loud noises, stress, certain foods - very similar to the factors that can cause a magnesium deficiency.

• Migraines During Menstruation -
  low magnesium and estrogen levels may be to blame.
  
  
• Cause of Migraines - my own hypothesis - links to acid stomach and nitrites.

• Mold Allergies - helpful tips on getting rid of mold and mildew around the house.
  
  
• Mold Allergy Treatment - how diet changes helped reduce my son's mold allergies.
  
  
• Mold in the South - a lingering health risk.

• Morgellons - feeling like you are being bit all over but can't see anything? Holistic treatment ideas for Morgellons or other types of itching and fungal type infections.

• Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) - the links to nitrites and nutritional deficiencies.
  
  
• MCS Treatment Overview - what we found helpful.

• Nutrition Tips for MCS
  
  
• Environmental Control Tips for MCS

• My sons's night sweats - my son's saga and the diet treatments we found helpful.
  

• Cause of sweaty heads? - some personal thoughts.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Nose Bleeds: Is there a link between nose bleeds and eating Chinses food?

• Tinnitus Treatments - more foods rich in magnesium and vitamin B12 may help.

• My Personal Story of Tinnitus - some tips that helped me.

• Research Shows Diet May Be a Factor in Wrinkled, Dry Skin

• Diet Changes That Helped My Wrinkled Hands

Genetic Disorders

• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: My Diagnosis and Research

• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Diet Changes That Helped My Connective Tissue Disorder Symptoms

Resources and Background Information

• Finding a Holistic Doctor, Holistic Dentist or Related Practitioner
  
  
• Alternative Health: Hormonal, Digestive and Nutritional Testing
  
  
• Finding a Good Physical Therapist
  
  
• Finding a Good Doctor for Fibromyalgia and Connective Tissue Problems
  
  
• pH test Strips - for Testing Urine pH

• Frequently Asked Questions About Magnesium Supplements and Epsom Salts
  
  
• CTDS Related Health Links
  
  
• Natural Health Quotes
  
  
• Alternative Health Treatments: What Really Works?
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and Resources

• Alternative / Holistic Health Tips - Page 1
  
  
• Health Tips - Page 2
  
  
• Health Tips and Resources - Page 3
  
  
• Health Tips - Page 4

• Supplements
  
  
• Diet and Nutrition Tips
  
  
• Herbs, Oils and Aroma Therapy
  
  
• Yoga, Pilates and Bodywork