Linda Wasmer Andrews
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Abstracts of Web Articles, 2002 |
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| Here are abstracts of a few of my articles about health and psychology that were published on the web in 2002. |
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Acupuncture for the Relief of Arthritis PainArticleAllAboutArthritis.com Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. Widely practiced in Asia and Europe, it is an increasingly popular treatment for chronic pain in the United States. This article looks at the Western science behind the Chinese therapy. It also tells what to expect from a typical acupuncture session. Caregiver ResourcesSeries of articles [example]AllAboutArthritis.com You provide much-needed care and support for a loved one with arthritis—but who cares for you? This series of articles highlights the psychosocial issues faced by caregivers.
Psychology of PainSeries of articles [example]AllAboutArthritis.com Pain is not just something you feel with your body. It's also something you perceive with your mind. This series of articles explores the nature of the brain-pain connection. It also discusses ways to use this connection to achieve better pain management.
Massage Therapy for Managing Arthritis PainArticleAllAboutArthritis.com More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates wrote that doctors should be experienced in "rubbing that can bind a joint that is loose and loosen a joint that is too hard." Today, massage is still a popular way to manage arthritis pain. This article describes different forms of massage therapy and tells what to expect from a typical session. It also outlines some simple techniques for self-massage. The Exercise PrescriptionFitDV.comWhat if there were a new pill that could help prevent or manage everything from osteoarthritis and osteoporosis to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer? Chances are, you would be asking for a prescription. Of course, no such wonder drug exists, but you can get these same disease-fighting effects from regular exercise. This article tells how to get started. It includes sidebars on staying motivated to move and planning for an active retirement. All Work and No PlayArticleHealthScoutNews.com Vacations are changing: For every flip-flop, there's now a laptop, and for every palm tree, there's now a Palm Pilot. Today, people are finding it harder to get away from work, even on vacation. This article describes two surveys that bear out the trend. It also offers tips for minimizing the intrusion into your playtime. Emotional Intelligence: Series 2Series of articles, coauthored with Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D.HorsesMouth.com Success at work depends as much on EQ as on IQ. EQ, or emotional intelligence, refers to the intentional use of your emotions to help guide your behavior and thinking in ways that get you where you want to go. This series of articles explains the basics of emotional intelligence for financial advisors and their managers.
Joint Replacement SurgerySeries of articlesJointReplacement.com Joint replacement surgery is a psychological experience as well as a physical one. This series of articles explores the psychological and practical implications of the surgery.
Emotional Intelligence: Series 1Series of articles, coauthored with Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D.HorsesMouth.com If you want clients to put their money where your mouth is, good communication and emotional skills are vital. This series of articles for financial advisors and their managers tells how to use such skills to achieve your goals at work.
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