http://healthreading.com Wide Range of Articles on Various Health Topics Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:27:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Autism parents don't have it easy.  You are faced with many more challenges than parents of children without autism do.  However, in all of the efforts you are making to take good care of your child, it's easy to forget that you need to maintain a healthy balance within your ... http://healthreading.com/2008/11/04/spotlight-on-autism-parents-%e2%80%93-maintaining-balance-in-your-other-relationships/ If you suffer from the condition, then you likely don’t need any additional motivation to treat gout than to simply make the pain and discomfort go away.  It is a very unpleasant sensation which can cause substantial frustration and inconvenience in your life.  However, worse than that is that it ... http://healthreading.com/2008/09/29/treat-gout-before-incurring-permanent-joint-damage/ For many gout sufferers keeping their weight in check can be challenging – but it is worth the effort. Studies providing information on gout have shown that being overweight or obese increases the risk of suffering from gout and by losing weight that risk can be reduced. Carrying extra pounds effects ... http://healthreading.com/2008/08/22/weight-loss-for-gout-%e2%80%93-part-1-vital-information-on-gout-and-your-weight/ Even without autism, puberty can be a very delicate and trying time for a family.  When autism is involved, however, things can become much more complicated.  Many parents approach this period of their child’s life with fear and trepidation.  However, it is best if you attempt to approach this time ... http://healthreading.com/2008/08/04/guiding-your-autistic-child-through-puberty/ If you suffer from heartburn or other GERD symptoms, you know how important it is to be able to shorten the acid reflux duration.  Though some symptoms can be practically unnoticeable, others can be uncomfortable or even painful.  Therefore, the longer the acid reflux duration, the more discomfort you feel. Fortunately, ... http://healthreading.com/2008/06/27/managing-acid-reflux-duration-effectively/ Non erosive reflux disease (NERD) is one of many types of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).  Typically speaking GERD causes a condition referred to as esophagitis, which is the slow erosion of the lining of the esophagus.  However, in non erosive reflux, this erosion does not occur.  That being said, it ... http://healthreading.com/2008/05/30/do-you-have-non-erosive-reflux-or-nerd/ Although you may need to take medications to help ease nighttime heartburn, did you know that there is a natural apple cider vinegar acid reflux remedy you can try to ease symptoms during the day?  Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a natural treatment that has been used to treat a ... http://healthreading.com/2008/05/05/interested-in-the-apple-cider-vinegar-acid-reflux-home-remedy/ Cranial sacral autism therapy (CST) is one of many natural treatment options used to assist autistic children.  It employs a form of light touching that is thought stimulates the natural healing powers of the body.  The process focuses on the way the craniosacral system (the head and the sacrum, five ... http://healthreading.com/2008/04/18/could-cranial-sacral-autism-therapy-help-your-child/ Autism and instruction strategies in children must be individualized in order to gain the greatest degree of success.  Children with autism frequently struggle to learn at the same rate as non-autistic children, and therefore very specific modifications must be made for autism and instruction methods to cater to the autistic ... http://healthreading.com/2008/03/13/autism-and-instruction-methods-that-work-best-in-school/ If your stomach feels queasy and you’re feeling fatigued, you could be suffering from heartburn nausea weakness.   Although it may seem strange to suffer from nausea or weakness if you have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you need to remember that there are a number of symptoms related ... http://healthreading.com/2008/03/06/how-to-stop-suffering-from-heartburn-nausea-and-weakness/