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Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot condition that causes inflammation and pain in the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes. If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become a chronic condition and put strain on other parts of your body.

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About 83% of active adults, ages 25 to 65, will suffer from plantar fasciitis. While it is most common in runners, those who are overweight or frequently wear unsupportive shoes also have an increased risk of plantar fasciitis.

Before you start going through a list of head massages to get rid of your headache, it’s important to determine what type of headache you are suffering from to know which massage will help. In some cases, a head massage can make your headache worse. Here are 5 common types of headaches and a complimentary massage to help you find relief.

Being able to think clearly and carry on with day-to-day life can quickly be destroyed with a strong headache. Many people have occasional headaches, but frequent headaches that affect your ability to sleep or take care of simple tasks can be very frustrating.

When you breath in airborne agents like pollen, grass, mold, cedar, or ragweed, your immune system mistakes them as a danger and releases antibodies that attack the allergens. Your immune system also releases a chemical called histamine into the nose, eyes, and lungs to attack and remove the allergens from your body. This causes inflammation, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes.

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Just like that, Spring is here and ready to bring warmth, growth, and unwelcome allergies. Some of us will have little to no allergy symptoms while others are already anticipating the dreadful watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and coughing.

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There are many ways to naturally alleviate low back pain, all of which will help reduce medication intake and reliance. We recommend trying the following 7 natural remedies to get rid of low back pain:

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Your lower back can withstand tremendous forces without injury. However, if your back is out of alignment or has weakened supporting muscles, something as simple as picking up a bag of groceries can cause a low back injury.

In 1979, the World Health Organization listed respiratory tract disease—including asthma and bronchitis—among diseases that are benefited from acupuncture. From strengthening muscles to releasing blockages, acupuncture can be quite beneficial for those suffering from asthma and bronchitis.

Shortness of breath and wheezing are common symptoms of patients with asthma, acute bronchitis, and chronic bronchitis. From a Western medicine perspective, it is an immune-system-related disorder of the respiratory system in which the breathing passages are inflamed, narrowed or blocked. Reasons for asthma can be extrinsic such as an allergic reaction to pollen, animals, dust, mold or food additives. Intrinsic asthma can be caused by emotional stress and often occurs after a severe respiratory infection.