Antibiotics got us in this mess, so how are they likely to get us out of it? Integrated doctors have been saying for decades that we prescribe too many antibiotics, with dire consequences. Now even the Chief Medical Officer says so — but she goes on to urge newer, more powerful antibiotics as the […]
Read More...Category Archives: Pelvic pain
We need new antibiotics like another hole in the head – writes Dr Damien Downing.
posted on 12th March 2013 by Dr Damien Downing
Stefan Chmelik on Urinary Problems & Cystitis
posted on 8th September 2012 by Stefan Chmelik
I have been shocked at how many women (and some men) regularly suffer from pain or difficulty related to urination.
Read More...Dr Brian Kaplan on Pelvic pain
posted on 8th September 2012 by Dr Brian Kaplan
The New Medicine Group has taken an interest in this particular group of problems for the past few years. Our conclusion at the moment is that every case of this group of problems is different and needs a tailor-made approach.
Read More...Stefan Chmelik on Pelvic pain
posted on 8th September 2012 by Stefan Chmelik
Although sometimes easy to cure, these problems can be complex and require longer-term treatment, particularly when a lot of interventions have already been given.
Read More...Dr Brian Kaplan on Endometriosis
posted on 8th September 2012 by Dr Brian Kaplan
Endometriosis is a condition that is caused by the tissue that normally lines the uterus (called endometrium) growing in any area of the body besides the lining of the uterus.
Read More...Physiotherapy and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
posted on 15th March 2012 by Maria Elliott
Increasingly, sufferers of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) are turning to physiotherapy to help relieve their pain symptoms and are finding real benefit.
Read More...BBC reports that Mindfulness Meditation changes your brain and stops pain
posted on 4th January 2012 by Stefan Chmelik
There are now around 40 peer-reviewed papers being published on Meditation and Mindfulness training (MBSR) EVERY MONTH! Mindfulness practice has been demonstrated to reduce pain, to alleviate depression and anxiety and to stimulate the immune system.
Read More...Definitions of chronic pelvic pain terminology
posted on 17th September 2011 by Stefan Chmelik
Chronic pelvic pain: Non-malignant pain perceived in structures related to the pelvis of either men or women. In the case of documented nociceptive pain that becomes chronic, pain must have been continuous or recurrent for at least 6 months.
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