Whether you are an Obama supporter or not, I think that this news has to be a bit sad for many. Barack Obama has been making  history and could be the first African-American president of the United States, but his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who broke her hip not too long ago, died of cancer today – one day before that historic election.
It’s known that a broken hip in seniors can speed up a disease process, like that of cancer. The pain and disability can cause the most independent of seniors to become weak and frail.
I can only hope that she …read more

I know, that was a sick headline, wasn’t it? But it’s true. Anyone who has had an anal fissure will tell you that it’s not pleasant and it can be very painful.
What is an anal fissure? It’s an opening or tear in the anus (rectum), usually from the anal opening and the middle of the anus. They’re not uncommon and anyone can get one.
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 It isn’t anywhere near a treatment yet, but researcher may have put their finger on something that may help people who suffer from painful cold sores.
The researchers found that curcumin, a component of the curry spice turmeric, blocks herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) infections. This is the virus that causes cold sores.
You can read more about this in the article, Common Spice May Offer Relief To Cold Sore Sufferers
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Hop aboard and read about what’s happening around the Health & Wellness channel here at b5media. Sometimes, we couldn’t be more different, but then there are times when a few of us find we’ve blogged about the same things. As I say in other posts like this – just because I don’t include all the blogs, that doesn’t mean they’re not interesting. Go check them out too!
Mark, over at A Dozen Steps, has a thought-provoking and sad story: A Child Is Not A Weapon! It’s so sad when the children get mixed up because of adult problems. Speaking of alcohol …read more

Someone asked me an interesting question the other day. When she found out that beside my regular freelancing, I write for a few blogs. She didn’t ask me why I wrote the blogs – a question many people ask – but why she should read my blogs? So, after thinking about it, here are the 10 reasons I think that people should read Help My Hurt. Please add your ideas if you have any.
1- If you don’t live with chronic pain, a blog like Help My Hurt may help you understand what it is like to live with pain and …read more

I don’t have it in my possession yet; I just bought it on ebay, for a very decent price, and am waiting for delivery.
For those of  you who don’t know, I really wanted a Wii Fit. I bought the game system in January and enjoy playing the tennis game that came with it. I have long wanted to try yoga and don’t have the persistence to use a book or DVD, nor do I like to go to classes. I am, however, convinced that I will do it with the Wii Fit. As well, I’m looking forward to trying the …read more

Military personnel like a soldier who was flung in the air when a grenade went off near him, can sustain head injuries even if they don’t lose consciousness. Unfortunately, many of these injuries go unnoticed and unreported.
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For those of you who like to use or who want to try homeopathic remedies for those itches, aches and pains that come along with summer time fun, here is a press release that outlines what types of products may be able to help you:
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — Summer vacations are in full swing and travelers are packing up the first aid kit in their suitcase. The big question is what should they bring to help with all scrapes, bug bites and irritated skin? The Vitamin Shoppe’s Homeopathic Expert, Carrie Plumley, has some suggestions for travelers this summer.
“Homeopathic products are …read more

… is worth a pound of cure.
I’m constantly preaching safety and education to prevent injury and pain as much as possible. Here are five of the most popular Help My Hurt posts that talk about prevention and safety:

Bare feet – fun but be careful
Lawn mowers terrify me and (2 for 1) Video: Lawn mower safety
A helpful tip – taking night time pills
5 ways to prevent injury outside the home
The shooting pain in your heart might not be Cupid’s arrow.

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French Open tennis champion and top ranked Olympic seed Ana Ivanovic has pulled out of the Beijing Olympics because of a thumb injury she sustained after Wimbledon.
Canadian tennis player Frederic Niemeyer withdrew from his singles competition, complaining of a sore right elbow. Hopefully he will be well enough to participate in the doubles competition.
While it’s not an injury, it’s likely just as devastating. Canadian swimmer Victoria Poon has come down with the chicken pox. She missed the team relay yesterday and her status for her individual event on Friday is unknown right now.
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