Encyclopedia - Pain: Encyclopedia Ii - Pain - Physiology
Pain - Pain receptors. All pain receptors are free nerve endings. There are mechanical, thermal and chemical pain receptors. They are f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gate Control Theory Of Pain: Encyclopedia Ii - Gate Control Theory Of Pain - Physiology
Afferent pain-receptive nerves, those that bring signals to the brain, comprise at least two kinds of fibers - a fast, relatively thick, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pain: Encyclopedia Ii - Pain - Types Of Pain
Pain can be classified as acute or chronic. Acute pain is defined as short-term pain or pain with an easily identifiable cause. Acute pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pain: Encyclopedia - Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensation which may be associated with actual or potential tissue damage and which may have physical and emotional ...   » Read the article

Article - Meditation: Meditation Faq
An FAQ on Meditation including: What is meditation? How is meditation different from relaxation, thinking, concentration or self-hypno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Catalepsy: Encyclopedia - Catalepsy
Catalepsy is a condition characterized most often by rigidity of the extremities and by decreased sensitivity to pain. Professionals once...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclooxygenase: Encyclopedia - Cyclooxygenase
Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme (EC 1.14.99.1) that is responsible for formation of important biological mediators called prostanoids (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vivisection: Encyclopedia - Vivisection
Etymologically, vivisection refers to the dissection of, or any cutting or surgery upon, a living animal. More generally, it is used to d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Electric Shock: Encyclopedia - Electric Shock
An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human or animal body with any source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient current flo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gate Control Theory Of Pain: Encyclopedia Ii - Gate Control Theory Of Pain - Consequences
In his paper The Tragedy of Needless Pain, Melzack further asserts that pain is a fundamental human experience, and requires an integrati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Local Anesthesia: Encyclopedia Ii - Local Anesthesia - Uses In Acute Pain
Acute pain may occur due to trauma, surgery, infection, disruption of blood circulation or many other conditions in which there is tissue...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motivation: Encyclopedia Ii - Motivation - Types Of Motivation
Some would argue that the two best types of motivation are fear and desire. Motivation can be viewed as either extrinsic or intrinsic. M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paolo Mantegazza: Encyclopedia Ii - Paolo Mantegazza - Works
Mantegazza's published works also included Fisiologia del Dolore (Physiology of Pain, 1880); Fisiologia deli Amore (Physiology of Love, 1...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guided Imagery: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery: This technique concentrates on using images or symbols to train the mind to create a definitive physiological or psych...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guided Imagery: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery: This technique concentrates on using images or symbols to train the mind to create a definitive physiological or psych...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Refractory Period: Encyclopedia Ii - Refractory Period - Refractory Period In Sex
In sexual intercourse, the refractory period is a recovery phase after male ejaculation during which it is physiologically impossible for...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Deep Tissue Massage
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Techniques which utilize deep tissue/deep muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Red Lead: Encyclopedia Ii - Red Lead - Physiological Effects
When breathed in, lead tetroxide irritates lungs. In case of high dose, the victim feels metallic taste in mouth, chest pain, and abdomin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pregnancy Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Prenatal Pregnancy Massage
PRENATAL MASSAGE / PREGNANCY MASSAGE Performed by a trained perinatal specialist, many methods of massage and somatic therapies are bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Electric Shock: Encyclopedia Ii - Electric Shock - Description
An electric shock is usually painful and can be lethal. The level of voltage is not a direct guide to the level of injury or danger of de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bradykinin: Encyclopedia Ii - Bradykinin - Physiological Role
Bradykinin - Effects. Bradykinin is a potent endothelium-dependent vasodilator, causes contraction of non-vascular smooth muscle, incre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Libido: Encyclopedia Ii - Libido - Physiology
Physicians and psychiatrists consider reductions in libido to be a type of sexual dysfunction and treat it as a medical problem. For exam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Electric Shock: Encyclopedia Ii - Electric Shock - Description
An electric shock is usually painful and can be lethal. The level of voltage is not a direct guide to the level of injury or danger of de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Encopresis: Encyclopedia Ii - Encopresis - Causes
Encopresis is commonly caused by constipation, various physiological, psychological, or neurological disorders, or from surgery. Typicall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Psychology Of Torture: Encyclopedia Ii - Psychology Of Torture - The Torture Process
Although torture induces both physiological and psychological effects, the psychological impact is often greater and tends to remain with...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Restoration Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Restoration Therapy
RESTORATION THERAPY Restoration therapy has been practiced in Japan for more than 1,500 years and has proven successful in the treatme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - Diseases And Treatments
The study of diseases of the heart is known as cardiology. Important diseases of the heart include: Coronary heart disease is the lack o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Muscle: Encyclopedia Ii - Muscle - Role In Health And Disease
Muscle - Exercise. Exercise is often recommended as a means of improving motor skills, fitness and muscle strength. Exercise has severa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge: Encyclopedia Ii - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge - Plot
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the story of a man who is sentenced to death by hanging at the Owl Creek Bridge of the title. When...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Urinary System: Encyclopedia Ii - Urinary System - Role In Disease
Kidney diseases are normally investigated and treated by nephrologists, while the specialism of urology deals with problems in the other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orc Warhammer: Encyclopedia Ii - Orc Warhammer - Orc Biology
Physiologically Warhammer Orcs are taller and broader than humans, with short legs and long arms much like an ape. They have massive head...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blob Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Blob Comics - Powers And Abilities
Though now depowered, the Blob's mutant physiology granted him a number of advantages. He had vast superhuman strength and his resistance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bdsm: Encyclopedia Ii - Bdsm - Various Practices
BDSM may encompass practices such as erotic spanking, flagellation, such as flogging, paddling or whipping, or medical submission (i.e. a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bdsm: Encyclopedia Ii - Bdsm - Physiological
On a physical level, BDSM "sensation play" often involves inflicting pain, even if without actual injury. This releases endorphins, creat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stopping Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Stopping Power - Biological Effects
Permanent and temporary cavitation cause very different biological effects. The effects of a permanent cavity are fairly obvious. A hole ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Craniosacral Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Craniosacral Therapy
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, noninvasive method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Aromatherapy
AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy has been practiced in one form or another since the beginning of civilization. Almost every part of the worl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Music Therapy  : Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Music Therapy  
Music Therapy   Music therapy is a scientific method of effective cures of disease through the power of music. It restores, maint...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Music Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Music Therapy  
Music Therapy   Music therapy is a scientific method of effective cures of disease through the power of music. It restores, maint...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aston-patterning: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Aston-patterning
ASTON-PATTERNING Aston-Patterning is an educational process, developed by Judith Aston in 1977, combining movement coaching, bodywork,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abdomen Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Abdomen
Abdomen Dream Symbols: Associate the feelings of pain in the abdomen with tension in your life. Can you 'stomach" some person or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pain: Encyclopedia Ii - Pain - Survival Benefit
Despite its unpleasantness, pain is an important part of the existence of humans and other animals; in fact, it is vital to survival. Pai...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iii - P
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages III - P . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article