Arthritis is among the oldest known afflictions of human beings. It has
been found in the mummies of Egypt and in skeletons in excavations of other
ancient civilizations. The word arthritis means joint inflammation, but it is
often used more broadly to indicate rheumatic diseases. Such disorders can
affect not only the joints but also other...
Cartilage is made up of protein and acts as a cushion, in between the bones at the joints. Degeneration and loss of cartilage at the joints is called “Osteoarthritis” or “Degenerative arthritis.” It happens at the hands, feet, spine, hips and knees. If the cause is unknown, it is called “Primary arthritis”. It can be attributed to aging and heredit...
Joint pain is one of the major problems that almost all the people in this world are suffering. The majority of people who are affected by this problem are the older ones. This is because of the laziness that grows with age. Amongst the older people and the rest of the people, another group that is most affected are the females. We all have a conce...
Correct posture is simple but very important way to keep the many complex structures in the back and spine healthy. It is much more than cosmetic, good posture and back support are dangerous to reducing the incidence and levels of back pain and neck pain. Back support is especially important for patients who spend many hours sitting in an office ch...
Arthritis can be a severely debilitating illness. Many who suffer from arthritis succumb to a deadlier disease, depression. The combination can be literally lethal. The best way to obviate the feelings of despair and helplessness is to seize arthritis by the collar and subject it to a frontal psychological assault. This goes by the rubric of a bett...
Cartilages are present inside the body to provide a smooth surface for the movement of bones. Normal cartilage consists of substances called Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfate. They rouse the body to prepare more cartilage. When the amount of these elements decreases, cartilage is damaged and the person develops Arthritis. Natural Arthritis supple...
Acupuncture has become one of the most popular and accepted as unconventional therapies. An estimated 15 million people have tried this needle therapy. It is offered in many chronic pain clinics and is covered by some insurers and managed heath organizations too. The World Health Organization recommends it for more than 40 conditions as diverse as ...
Nearly all of us have grown up with the same kind of medical treatments, and go to the doctor when we have a sore throat or a sore foot. American doctors, and in general, western medicine, have always been interested in the structure of the body, and how each individual organ structure should look when it is healthy. The tools western medicine have...
Most Americans know that acupuncture has something to do with healing diseases by using needles. These needles are used to redirect and restore optimal circulation of the life force, known as "Qi", within the body. A person with a mental, physical, or emotional problem has the flow of Qi hindered at one or more points, and effective use of needles ...
Acupuncture was developed in China many centuries ago. The Chinese call acupuncture Zhue Jiao, which means "needle heat". The needle regulates an inner force called "Qi", which is responsible for the health of the body. The regulation of Qi using acupuncture can restore physical health, give a release from stress, or improve physical or mental heal...