| How to Erase Old Marks off a Dry Erase Board Posted: 13 Sep 2016 05:00 PM PDT Have you ever noticed that if a message or drawing is left on a whiteboard too long, it becomes permanent? While getting those stains off isn't as easy as swiping a paper towel, there is a simple way to make your white board white again... Solutions have been listed in order of greatest likelihood for success. Note that there are three types of eraser boards: Everwhite, Melamine, and Porcelain. The primary difference is that one uses dry abrasion for erasure while the other requires a liquid such as alcohol. The following solutions are suggested for use with the type of board requiring a dry erase marker, not liquid. - Keep in mind that liquids clean wet erase boards while abrasives clean dry erase boards. If you try any of the suggested methods below, first test the method on a small part of the white board before placing the substance on the entire board. This will allow you to see the effect before approaching all of the dry erase board.
Edit90% + isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) - Use the correct rubbing alcohol for this to work. You must use 99% or 90% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol). The more common 70% does not work anywhere as well. It is well worth hunting for the stronger stuff. But the 70% will work if it's all you have.
- Wipe the board and tray clean and free of marker dust with an eraser, followed by a soft dry cloth or a vacuum.
- Using a sponge or a soft cloth thoroughly wetted with alcohol, wipe a small section with the sponge and while still wet wipe with a clean dry cloth. Rinse the sponge in warm water and wring dry. Repeat process until the entire board is done.
- Repeat the above using a cloth thoroughly soaked with the alcohol followed by a dry cloth. (This gets the last of any remaining marker. If any stains remain use a Magic Eraser and alcohol.
- If there are pieces of tape stuck to the board, use a little mineral spirits and a cloth to remove and follow with an alcohol wipe. If there are any scratches in the board surface, not much can be done but you can try mineral spirits followed by alcohol to get most of the residue out.
- Lightly spray the surface of the board with Turtle Wax "Express Spray Shine." (This is one of the synthetic "spray and wipe" types of waxes--other similar brands should work too.) You can put several applications over any scratches to help them clean easier.
- Buff with a soft dry cloth, wait a minute or two and buff again with another clean dry cloth, now your whiteboards should look and work like a brand new board!
EditDry cleaner fluid - Try to avoid using any abrasive, since the surface will become microscopically rough and retain that ghost look next time after erasing and become harder to clean next time. Clean it with chemical similar to dry-cleaning fluid (such as hairspray or carpet spot remover), then condition the board for next time by rubbing a thin film of mineral oil (baby oil) over the surface.
- Use "Spot Shot" spray cleaner and a "Mr. Clean Eraser" sponge. Together they will not only take the ghost marker off, but any permanent marker accidentally used. Let the "Spot Shot" soak a while first.
EditMarker or artist's eraser - Get a dry erase marker (yes, you make marks to take marks away) and a dry eraser. The darker the color of marker you use, the easier the marks will disappear!
- Draw over what you want to erase (make sure you draw slowly to fill it in better).This takes a few times in each spot and so it takes a while and wears out markers.
- Erase what you've written over as you normally would. Surprise! It erases. This is also a great method when you've accidentally used permanent marker instead of dry erase!
- Use an artist's eraser on your board. Just make sure you don't rub so hard the finish comes off. This works very effectively.
EditKitchen cupboard remedies - Use vinegar and water. This is the undisputed champion for removing old dry erase marker.
- Use baking soda and a small amount of water added. This works well on marks from permanent marker.
- Use coffee. Rub the grinds on the board. The permanent marker comes right off.
- Hunt around the house. Many items can clean a whiteboard. Find such items as lighter fuel, aerosol hairspray, soft scrub, coffee, sunscreen, WD40, Bon Ami powder, brass polish, diet soda, shampoo, or Simple Green on a paper towel. Use the chosen item to wipe the whiteboard.
- Use old dryer sheets on older formulations of dry erase markers. The rough surface and the softener left in the sheet are what's responsible for removing the marks. New dryer sheets will not work.
- Use peroxide. Peroxide easily cleans clogged ink jet heads, which use a similarly permanent ink. It does a fair job of removing dry erase marker.
- Try Oxy Clean or any of the generic brands of this cleaner. These work almost as well as peroxide. This powder should be made into a paste and then rubbed in a circular motion using a soft cloth. Rinse the residue away with water.
- Use ammonia. Ammonia does a great job when used on the correct type of dry erase ink. It does not work on the dry erase board, but rather on the type that uses liquid for erasure. Use extreme caution with this chemical, which can irritate the lungs or other mucous membranes.
- Use margarine. Smear on margarine. Massage the margarine into the stain and you will notice that the margarine will slowly change to the color of the stain; indicating that it is starting to work. Massage the margarine, walk away, repeat. Wipe the margarine away with paper towel. Try your board with a dry marker. If it wipes clean; you are good to go.
- If the stain is years old, put some plastic wrap over it and wait 24 hours.
EditPersonal care products - Use toothpaste. The toothpaste method appears to be the leading alternative way for removing dry erase marker. Use ordinary white toothpaste. It contains a very mild abrasive and is water soluble. Plus, it will leave your whiteboard minty fresh! This method will also remove permanent marker marks from most smooth, non-porous surfaces. Any brand will do.
- Use baby wipes. Regular baby wipes work well to clean marks off liquid erase white boards, not dry erase.
- Use deodorant. Deodorant works well. Just spray a bit on the desired spot, then wipe off with a tissue.
- Use hand sanitizer. Any cheap brand of hand sanitizer (Purell, Germ X, etc) works great on any dry erase surface.
- Spray a film of hairspray, let it soak in for a couple of minutes, then clean off with a good paper towel or cotton rag. You can use just plain soap and water to clean any stickiness left over, or better yet use a shampoo & conditioner combo with water to clean the hairspray off and lubricate the board for next time.
- Use muscle cream, such as Ben-Gay. This is similar to the toothpaste method, and removes permanent marker stains with only a few medium pressure wipes. Its less abrasive than toothpaste, and the alcohol acts as a better cleaning agent.
- Use neutral shoe polish. Apply neutral (no color) shoe polish to clean, and buff with a clean cloth. It works wonderfully and provides a smooth like-new surface.
- Use acetone (nail polish remover). Place acetone (a generous amount) on a paper shop towel. Wipe about a 6 square feet area. Add another generous amount of acetone (plenty) on a new paper shop towel, wipe the same 6 square feet area again. While still wet, dry the 6 square feet area with a dry paper shop towel.
- Acetone is combustible. Dispose of the paper shop towels responsibly.
- Try shaving cream. Spray it on and ensure a light coat on all marks you want to erase. Then wait a minute. Wipe off with a paper towel - vigorous little circles ought to do it!
EditCommercial cleaners - Use lava soap with a damp cotton swab or washcloth. This works almost as well as toothpaste but requires a second cleaning for total erasure.
- Use Cameo kitchen cleanser /Bar-keeper's friend. Cameo, a gentle powdered cleanser intended for use on stainless steel sinks, contains a very fine abrasive, which will not mark or score surfaces. Bar-keeper's Friend is a similar non-abrasive cleansing powder product. This may work for you if other methods aren't successful.
- Use orange goop. A close runner up to lava soap and Cameo is Orange Goop, the hand cleaner sold at automotive stores around the country. Orange Goop contains a mild abrasive and should be used with care. Do a spot test first to make sure you don't remove the shine.
- Use Windex. Spray on, wipe off. Wipe with a paper towel or old newspaper.
- Use Comet with bleach soft cleanser cream. This is a counter top, kitchen sink, tub and tile cleaner.
- It works perfectly on any dry erase board; it will turn out to look and even feel perfectly new.
- Consider using Murphy Pure Vegetable Oil Soap (wood floor cleaner). While it usually cleans finished wood, laminates, non-waxed floors and tiles, since it contains no oils, ammonia or bleach, using it on whiteboards also works a charm. Simply put a little on paper, rub a light coat over the marks you wish to erase and wait a minute. Then wipe off the marks with a new paper towel.
EditGarage products - Spray and wipe with WD-40. The lubricant will condition the board for future use.
- Use ordinary car wax. Simply use the applicator in circular motions and wipe off with a clean cloth. This will remove very stubborn stains and leaves your white board like it was the day you bought it!
EditDealing with really tough marks If none of the suggested methods above have proven useful, try some of these approaches for the remaining stain. - Put some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel or spray some deodorant spray on the board and rub vigorously for a couple of seconds, then wipe dry. (Commercial Dry-Erase cleaners are often just formulations that contain rubbing alcohol.) If the stains remain, then...
- Lay the board flat on a table and put a few drops of the rubbing alcohol onto the board, rubbing it around with your finger. (Use enough alcohol to leave a thin layer.) Allow it to soak for a few seconds, then wipe dry. And if all else fails, try the next step.
- Use "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser" or a white board cleaner on the marks and rub vigorously to get the stains off.
- If that still doesn't work, try toothpaste. It's been reported to work when 70% alcohol solutions have not.
- Another mild abrasive that may work when nothing else will is glass-ceramic cook top cleaner such as Cerama Bryte.
- Baking soda and alcohol mixed together well can also work to rub off old marks.
- Do not use too much pressure and strength when wiping off.
- When using a towel to wipe, fold and make a corner. Then wipe with the corner for more precision.
- Use rough material to wipe off old marks.
- If you have old marks that wouldn't erase, use nail polish remover.
- Don't try using hand sanitizing wipes to clean the board. They can eat the enamel off the surface of the board.
- Don't scratch it with a coin as this can damage the board permanently.
- Never mix household cleansers, as they may produce toxic fumes or cause other dangerous reactions.
- Don't try multiple cleaners like Windex, Comet, coffee pot cleaner, etc., as they can set the stain.
- Use caution when trying nail polish remover or acetone, because it may ruin the surface of your board.
- Make sure there are no possible ignition sources (electric on/off switches, toaster, smoking, etc.) around if using flammable cleaners.
- Use caution with Ammonia since this chemical is extremely irritating to the sinuses. Ammonia when mixed with other chemicals emits toxic fumes.
- When using the "Artist's Eraser" suggestion above, do not use a kneaded eraser, as this just coats the board with a sticky substance that is harder to get off than the original marker.
EditThings You'll Need - Dry erase board with old marks
- Dry erase marker
- Dry erase eraser
- Cotton cosmetic rounds or cotton swabs
- Rubber glove
- Cleaning agent of your choice
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| How to Deal With Difficult People Posted: 13 Sep 2016 09:00 AM PDT Difficult people are everywhere. Perhaps you too can be difficult. Many people go through periods where they don't act their best. If you want to maintain a relationship with a difficult person, you will need to develop some coping and negotiation strategies. EditApproaching a Difficult Person - Choose your battles wisely. When butting heads with a difficult person, decide when it is worth your efforts to discuss the problem.[1] Not every fight needs to be fought. The sooner you realize this the happier your life will become. Ideally, you and this difficult person would be able to set aside your differences and compromise. Sometimes, this is impossible.
- Ask yourself if the situation is causing you enough distress that it must be addressed.
- Consider your relationship to this person. If it's your boss or another authority figure, you have to accept some things you don't like (unless it's abusive behavior).[2] If it's a friend or family member, think about whether choosing not to engage is enabling bad behavior or simply saving you time and grief.
- Pause for a moment. Take a deep breath before responding to collect your thoughts and calm your emotions. If your conflict is happening via email or texting, try to avoid sending digital text messages when upset. Take a bit of time to let your stress level decrease. Then you will be able to approach the person more reasonably.[3]
- If possible, discuss your issue somewhere neutral or in a place with an activity. For example, you could talk while walking. This can limit negative face-to-face interactions.[4]
- State your needs clearly with assertive communication. Don't give the person the opportunity to manipulate you or twist your words.[5] Aim to use "I" statements rather than "you" accusations. For example:
- "I understand that you are frustrated by my lateness. I would feel the same way. Unfortunately, the subway line was down this morning and we were stuck in the station. I am very sorry for making you wait!"
- Do not say: "You are unreasonable for expecting me to be punctual when the subway system was broken down. If you really cared, you could have googled my line and checked."
- Continue being polite. No matter the response of the other person, keep your cool. Do not resort to name-calling. Take breaths before your responses. The key is to not let yourself sink to the other person's level. Also, the calmer you remain, the more likely the other person will notice and reflect on his or her behavior.[6]
- Stick to the facts. Keep a short clear narrative that is not bogged down with too much detail or emotion. It is very possible you won't be able to get the person to see your point of view and you don't need to try to convince them. State what happened and don't feel you need to explain yourself.[7]
- Avoid trigger topics.[8] For example, if you always fight about holidays with your sister-in-law, don't discuss them! Have someone else do the mediating.
- Avoid being defensive.[9] You might want to argue your point but with difficult people, it is best to bypass these kinds of arguments. Do not waste your time trying to prove that you are right. Instead, keep the situation as neutral as possible.
- Minimize your interactions. Although hopefully you can deal with your problem person, if not, limit your time with her. If you must interact, try to keep things short by excusing yourself from the conversation or bringing a third party into the conversation. Stay as positive as possible and make sure to calm down afterwards.[10]
- Accept that this person will likely never become the friend, colleague, or sibling you want.[11]
- Talk to allies. If you are not making headway with someone and need to do so, speak with a potential mediator. Perhaps your boss can help improve the situation. If your conflict is within the family, find a mutual party who can negotiate. Strive to share complaints only with people you trust.
EditChanging Your Mindset - Realize there will always be difficult people. No matter where you live or work, you will encounter people who seem like they are out to hurt others. The key is to learn how to deal with these sorts of people. Because they are impossible to avoid, it may help you to identify some of the different types of difficult people so you can decide the best way to interact with them. They include:[12]
- "Hostile" people tend to react violently. They can be cynical, argumentative, and have trouble being in the wrong. These people thrive in power roles or as cyber bullies.
- "Rejection-Sensitive" folk look for insults. In other words, it's very easy to offend them. They often use textual means (email, texting) to express their dismay.
- "Neurotic" types are yet another breed. They might be anxious or pessimistic and often are very critical of others.
- "Egoists" prize their own interests first. They loathe compromise and also are hyper-sensitive to personal affronts.
- Increase your frustration tolerance. The other person's behavior is beyond your control, but you get to decide how you will react and whether or not to engage them. One way to do this is by increasing your frustration tolerance, which involves challenging irrational beliefs that may lead you to become stressed, angry, or lose your cool.
- When interacting with someone difficult, you may be thinking, "I can't deal with this person anymore!" Before you react based on this irrational thought, take a deep breath and question it's validity.
- The reality is that you can deal with it. You won't die or go insane because your mother-in-law is trying to micromanage Thanksgiving, or your boss is going on a rant. You are strong and you can take it. Your choice lies in how you take it: will you stress until your blood pressure begins to soar, or will you take some deep breaths and hand your mother-in-law some carrots to chop so she's occupied?
- When you find yourself using words like "must," "can't," "should," "have to," "always," or "never," take a moment to reassess that thought.
- Examine your own behavior. If people continually attack you, it could be that you are attracting the wrong types of people. For example, if you are overly negative, other pessimistic people might flock to you. Try to find friends who are engaged in positive behaviors.
- When you had negative experiences in the past, what was your role? What were your actions in response to the behavior. For example, let's say your friend Liz constantly picks on you. Do you respond to her? Do you stand up for yourself?
- It's helpful to recognize your own strengths and weaknesses. This way, when you confront difficult people in the future, you will be better equipped to handle them.
- Be aware of your perceptions of others. One of your friends might seem difficult but she could be going through a rough time. Instead of judging others' behaviors immediately, practice empathy by stepping back and reflecting on how you would feel in his or her place. If you are sensitive to personality differences, you will be better able to hand diverse conflicts.
- Practice acceptance by taking a deep breath and looking at the person with as much compassion as possible. Say to yourself: "I see that you are suffering. I accept that you are anxious and scared, even if I don't understand why. I accept that you are making me anxious, too."[13]
- When you accept that something "just is," acknowledging and accepting that the person is difficult, you release some of the tension created by resistance or trying to fight.[14]
- Imagine a sympathetic reason for their behavior.[15] You may not understand why a customer just blew up at you for no apparent reason. Instead of becoming angry yourself, consider that she might suffer from severe, chronic pain, which gives her an extremely short fuse. It doesn't matter if the reason is true or even very realistic – it helps you stay calm and not feed into the negativity.[16]
- Never curse. Cursing will only make the other person angry and show that you've lost control.
- Always stay calm and if you feel the need to get angry just walk away.
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| How to Heal Broken Bones Posted: 13 Sep 2016 01:00 AM PDT Fractures, or broken bones, are a common injury in the United States and around the world. In fact, the average person in a developed country can expect to sustain two fractures during their lifetime.[1] Nearly 7 million fractures are reported each year in the U.S., with wrists and hips the most affected areas.[2] The vast majority of fractures need to be casted by a health professional to heal properly, although there are many things you can do to help the healing process along. EditGoing to the Hospital - See a doctor immediately. If you experience significant trauma (fall or car accident) and feel severe pain — especially in conjunction with a cracking sound or swelling — then head to the nearest hospital or walk-in clinic for medical attention. If a weight-bearing bone is hurt, like in the leg or pelvis, then don't put any pressure on it. Instead, get assistance from someone nearby and get a ride to the hospital, or call for an ambulance to come pick you up.
- Common signs and symptoms of a broken bone include: intense pain, a visibly deformed or misshapen bone or joint, nausea, limited mobility, numbness or tingling, swelling and bruising.[3]
- X-rays, bone scans, MRI, and CT scan are tools that doctors use to help diagnose broken bones and their severity — small stress fractures may not show up on x-ray until the related swelling abates (up to a week or so). X-rays are most commonly used for the diagnosis of traumatic fractures.
- If your broken bone is considered complicated — there's multiple fragments, the skin is penetrated by the bone and/or the pieces are grossly misaligned — then surgery will likely be necessary.[4]
- Get a cast or support. Before a broken bone can be casted, sometimes it must be put back together and straightened to its original shape. In many cases, the doctor will use a simple technique called "reduction", which involves pulling on the ends of the bone (creating traction) and manually fitting the pieces together.[5] With more complicated fractures, surgery is required and often involves the use of metal rods, pins or other devices for structural support.
- Cast immobilization with a plaster or fiberglass cast is the most common treatment for a broken bone.[6] Most broken bones heal quicker when properly repositioned, compressed and immobilized. Usually the doctor will initially put on a splint, which is like a partial cast typically made of fiberglass. A full cast will usually be put on in 3-7 days after most of the swelling is improved.
- Casts are made of a soft padding and a hard covering (such as plaster of Paris or more commonly, fiberglass). They usually need to stay on for between 4-12 weeks, depending on which bone is broken and how badly.[7]
- Alternatively, a functional cast (such as a plastic boot) or a supportive brace may be used instead of a hard cast — it depends on the type of fracture and its location.
- Take medications. Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin can be short-term solutions to help you deal with pain or inflammation related to your broken bone.[8] Keep in mind that these medications can be hard on your stomach, kidneys and liver, so it's best not to use them for more than 2 weeks at a stretch.
- Kids under the age of 18 should never take aspirin, as it's associated with Reye's syndrome.
- Alternatively, you can try over-the-counter pain killers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), but don't take them concurrently with NSAIDS without talking to your doctor.
- Your doctor may give you a prescription for more powerful medications while at the hospital if your pain is severe.
EditManaging a Fracture at Home - Rest your injury and ice it. Once you're discharged, you'll be told to elevate your broken bone and ice the area, even with the cast or splint on, in order to help decrease swelling and inflammation.[9] Depending on your job and which bone is broken, you'll likely have to take some time off to recuperate. You might also need crutches or a cane for support.
- Total bed rest is not a good idea for most stabilized fractures because some movement (even in surrounding joints) is needed to stimulate blood flow and healing.
- Ice should be applied for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours for a couple of days, then reduce the frequency as the pain and swelling subside — never apply ice directly to your skin, wrap it in a thin towel first.
- Put some weight on it. In addition to some light movements in the joints surrounding your broken bone, putting some weight on it after a week or so can be beneficial — especially for weight-bearing bones of the legs and pelvis. Make sure your doctor lets you know when to begin weight bearing. Lack of activity and complete immobilization, in proportion with the time spent healing, will induce loss of bone mineral, which is counterproductive for a broken bone trying to regain its strength.[10] Some movement and weight bearing seems to attract more minerals to the bones, which makes them stronger and less apt to break in the future.
- There are three stages to bone healing: reactive stage (a blood clot forms between the two ends of the fracture), repair stage (specialized cells begin to form a callus, which spans the fracture), and remodeling phase (bone is created and the injury is slowly resculpted into its original shape).[11]
- Broken bones take several weeks to several months to heal, depending on the severity and your overall health. However, the pain usually disappears before the fracture is stable enough to cope with the demands of normal activity.
- Take proper care of your cast. Don't get your plaster or fiberglass cast wet, as it will weaken and no longer properly support your broken bone.[12] If need be, use a plastic bag to cover the cast when you bathe or shower. If you're wearing a plastic compression boot (commonly recommended for stress fractures of the foot), make sure you keep it pressurized properly.
- If your cast makes your skin itch, don't poke anything underneath it, as a sore could form and then develop into an infection. See your doctor if your cast becomes wet, cracked, or has a bad odor or drainage around it.
- Exercise the joints that aren't covered by the cast (elbow, knee, fingers, toes) to promote better circulation. Blood caries oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
- Consume the necessary nutrients. Your bones, like any other tissue in your body, need all the appropriate nutrients in order to heal properly. Eating a balanced diet rich in minerals and vitamins is proven to help heal broken bones [13] Focus on eating fresh produce, whole grains, leans meats and drinking plenty of purified water and milk.
- Minerals such as calcium and magnesium are important for bone strength. Rich food sources include: dairy products, tofu, beans, broccoli, nuts and seeds, sardines, salmon.
- Avoid consuming things that may hamper your healing, such as alcohol, soda pop, fast food and food with lots of refined sugar.
- Consider taking supplements. Although it's best to obtain essential nutrients from a well-balanced diet, supplementing with key bone-healing minerals and vitamins will ensure you meet your higher requirements without increasing your caloric intake. More calories combined with less activity usually leads to weight gain, which is not a healthy outcome after your bone heals.
- Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium are the primary minerals found in bones — so find a supplement that contains all three. For example, adults need between 1,000 - 1,200 mg of calcium daily (depending on age and gender), but you may need a little more due to your broken bone — consult with your doctor or nutritionist.[14]
- Important trace minerals to consider include: zinc, iron, boron, copper and silicon.
- Important vitamins to consider include: vitamins D and K. Vitamin D is crucial for mineral absorption in the gut — your skin produces it for free in response to strong summer sunshine.[15] Vitamin K binds calcium to bones and stimulates collagen formation, which aids healing.
EditSeeking Rehabilitation - Seek out physiotherapy. Once your cast is removed, you may notice that the muscles surrounding your broken bone look shriveled and weak. If that's the case, then you need to consider some form of rehabilitation. A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches, mobilizations and strengthening exercises for your injured area.[16] Physiotherapy is usually required 2-3x per week for 4-8 weeks to positively impact an area that's experienced a broken bone. Often the physical therapist can give you exercises to do at home, and you may not need to return many times.
- If need be, a physical therapist can stimulate, contract and strengthen your weak muscles with electrotherapy, such as electronic muscle stimulation.
- Even after your cast or brace is removed, you may need to limit your activities until the bone is solid enough for normal activity.
- See a chiropractor or osteopath. Chiropractors and osteopaths are musculoskeletal specialists who focus on establishing normal motion and function within joints, bones and muscles.[17] Manual joint manipulation, also called an adjustment, can be used to unjam or reposition joints that are misaligned or stiff due to the trauma that caused your broken bone. Healthy joints allow bones to move and heal properly.
- You can often hear a "popping" sound with an adjustment, which is not at all related to the sounds related to a broken bone.
- Although a single adjustment can sometimes completely restore a joint to full mobility, more than likely it will take 3-5 treatments to notice significant results.
- Try acupuncture. Acupuncture involves sticking thin needles into specific energy points within the skin / muscle in efforts to reduce pain and inflammation (helpful for the acute phase of a broken bone) and to potentially stimulate healing.[18] Acupuncture is not commonly recommended for healing broken bones, and should only be considered as a secondary option, but anecdotal reports suggest it can stimulate healing for many different types of musculoskeletal injuries. It's worth a try if your budget allows for it.
- Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture reduces pain and inflammation by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin.
- It's also claimed that acupuncture stimulates the flow of energy, referred to as chi, which may be the key to stimulating healing.
- Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of health professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists — whoever you choose should be certified by NCCAOM.
- Always keep follow-up appointments with your doctor to make sure your bones are healing properly, and always let your doctor know if you are worried about anything during the healing process.
- Don't smoke, as it's proven that smokers have more difficulty healing broken bones.[19]
- Osteoporosis (brittle bones) greatly increases the risk of broken bones in the limbs, pelvis and spine.[20]
- Reduce repetitive motions because it can fatigue muscles and place more stress on bone, resulting in stress fractures.
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