Links and Resources - Physical Health
Articles
- Stop Your Sneezing - Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergies, is like having a cold. During the hay fever season, the tissues lining your nose become inflamed, causing a stuffy feeling. You may also have sneezing, runny nose, scratchy throat and red, itchy eyes.
- Are You Stressed - Stress has become an epidemic in life. Everyone has it; everyone needs it. Does that surprise you? Without stress, life would be dull and unexciting. Stress adds flavor, challenge, and opportunity to life. Stress is with us all the time.
- At Work Workout - Millions of Americans spend most of their workday behind a desk. Taking an exercise break can ease muscle tension and get the blood circulating. Here are some at-your-desk exercises from the Hope Heart Institute that you can use when you don't have time to walk or the weather isn't cooperating.
- The Benefits of Quitting - What happens to your body the moment you stop smoking? Within 20 minutes of smoking the last cigarette, the body begins a series of changes that continues for years. Look at what happens after...
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Links
Cardiac Disease
- American Heart Association - www.americanheart.org
- National Library of Medicine
- 800-242-8721 American Heart Association
Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center: 800-438-4380
- Alzheimer's Association: 800-272-3900
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
- 800-342-2437 (24-hour hotline)
- 800-458-5231 (Information and publications)
- 800-243-7012 (Voice TTY)
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- CFIDS Association of America: 800-442-3437
Chronic Pain Syndrome
- National Chronic Pain Outreach Association: 540-997-5004
Crohn's, Colitis, and Irritable Bowel
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America: 800-932-2423, 212-685-3440
Diabetes
- American Diabetics Association: 800-888-1734
Asthma, Emphysema, and Chronic Bronchitis
- American Lung Association: 800-586-4872
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: 800- 7ASTHMA (800-727-8462)
Cancer
- American Cancer Society: 800-227-2345 or 404-320-3333
Fibromyalgia
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: 301-496-8188
- USA Fibromyalgia Association: 614-851-9177
- Fibromyalgia Network: 520-290-5508
Headache/Neck Pain
- American Council for Headache Education: 800-255-ACHE
- National Headache Foundation: 800-843-2256
Parkinson's Disease
- National Parkinson's Foundation: 800-327-4545; 800-433-7022 in FL
Stroke
- Courage Stroke Network: 800-553-6321
- National Stroke Association: 800-STROKES (800-787-6537)