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Where Can I Turn for Support?

With the millions of American citizens that suffer from chronic joint pain and its painful symptoms, any patient can take some small comfort in realizing that they are not alone.

Because joint pain affects young and old in a number of ways that are often times passive, often when at home. To fight the loneliness and depression that comes with a chronic joint pain, there exist organizations that have been formed to assist those who suffer from joint pain.

Often times hospitals will create and sponsor therapeutic support groups for those suffering with arthritis, as well as senior centers and senior organizations. Check local newspapers for information on when and where these groups meet and how to join them.

 
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Root Relieves Back Pain

The British Journal of Sports Medicine has releases findings that an ointment made from the comfrey root has medicinal properties that aid in the relief of back pain.

The study included more than 120 participants who had chronic back pain yet were all able to feel marked improvement in regards to the amount of pain they felt.

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Migraine Link to Breast Cancer

According to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, women who experience chronic migraine headaches are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

Because of the hormone related triggers, there is a direct correlation between migraines and breast cancer, said Dr. Christopher Li.

Women that have a history of migraines are at a 30-percent less risk of cancer.

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Environment Affects Sleep

In a study conducted at the Sousze Sleep Center in Hamburg, Germany, it was found that the root cause of more than 40-percent of all sleep related disorders or problems had an environmental cause.

"This was a progressive, three year study in which we asked a hundred patients to keep accurate logs and record their sleep experiences, including what would disturb them," said Dr. Sousze.

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