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

How I Freed Up My Frozen Shoulder - reviews overlooked causes, treatment tips and exercises.

For shoulder blades that stick out, see winged scapula

What keeps shoulders from popping out of place? - I used to have weird popping sounds from my shoulder joint. Stretches and tips that helped.

Preventing Osteopenia - top books for building strong bones.

Osteopenia -Popular Myths

Osteoporosis Exercise - treatment and prevention tips.

Osteoporosis Diet

What Causes Pectus Excavatum? - Genetic and Nutritional Factors

Exercises for PE

PE FAQ - Part I

Helpful treatments for sciatica - Reviews the use of trigger point therapy and yoga for sciatic pain.

Can Diet and Exercise Help?

My Personal Story - Yoga and the Egoscue Method - general info for spinal curvature.

Part I - How exercise specifically helped my spinal curvature.

Part II - Stretching, Callanetics and Trigger Point Therapy.

Yoga Postures - specific yoga poses that helped reduce my curves.

FAQ - Part I

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

Treatment - Alternative Methods

Causes - no one may have a definitive answer, but there are cluse from associated conditions.

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

Is there effective physical therapy? Check it out - before and after pictures are worth a thousand words.

TMJ - Diet and Exercise Treatments

TMJ Stretches and Exercises

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

Back Care Basics - Book review

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

Migraine - Mg Link - Relief for migraines may be as close at hand as your refrigerator.

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

Beneficial Bacteria - not all bacteria is bad.

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

Recommended Nutrition Books

Health Conditions

Acidic and Alkaline Foods

pH Test Strips for Testing Urine

Acid - Alkaline Balance for Optimal Health

Anxiety Diet

Anxiety and Depression

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

Nystagmus

Myopia (Near sightedness)

Eye Floaters

Dislocated Lenses

• Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Mg - 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.
  
  
• Our Family's Mold Allergy Changes - how diet changes helped reduce my son's mold allergies

• 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.

• Nutrition Tips for Chemically Sensitive
  
  
• Environmental Control Tips for MCS

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

• 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.

• 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

• Frequently Asked Questions About Magnesium Supplements and Epsom Salts
  
  
• Alternative Health Treatments: What Really Works?
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
  
• pH test Strips - for Testing Urine pH