The last thing that any traveler needs is to be plagued by mosquitoes throughout their journey. Just as there are sure-fire ways to reduce the incidence of these pests in the home environment, definite steps can be taken to stave them off when you're away from the home front. This is especially important in a society that's been afflicted by the va...
One of the main issues that parents must deal with when raising a kid is their self-concept and self-esteem. Teaching our kids to value themselves and their talents can be a tricky thing to do as parents must be able to achieve a balance between allowing their kids enough independence to be able to decide for themselves and act on their own and the...
We often spend a great deal of time contemplating the various components of our home theater systems but rarely give much thought to how the décor of the room affects our ability to enjoy our home theaters and movies without the added distraction of the walls in the room or other decorating features. In order to get some great ideas, go to the expe...
When planning and purchasing a home theater you may find that in addition to a wide range of choices you are also faced with an extreme and vast array of pricing options for your home theater needs. Whether you are seeking a system that is simply a good means of watching your favorite sporting event on any given Sunday or you are hoping to find a h...
Arthritis is among the leading cause of disability; there are about hundred types of arthritis. It is connected with the pain of joints. There is swelling, redness, stiffness and heat in joints. It is a chronic disease, which can cause pain and inflammation that cannot be avoided as body ages. It can be predicted through blood tests and x-ray. The ...
The word “Reiki” is composed of two Japanese words. Rei means Universal spirit and Ki means Life energy. The Japanese physician Mikao Usui revived the process of using the universal life energy for human benefit. It is claimed that it is 2500 years old. Hawayo Tokata initiated it to the West in the 1930s. It is believed that all the universal life ...
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...
Wherever two bones connect each other and move, Joints exist. Joints have ingredients which protect the ends of the bones, absorb the shocks and avoid the erosion of the bones. For many people there is no understandable cause of joint pain.
Types of Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of the hip can cause pain majorly when the hip has to bear w...
Most people would never do less work because of an illness like arthritis. On the converse, they might have a high regard for the person more if he or she seemed to meet the challenges of arthritis with particular grace and guts. Yet it is not uncommon for those affected people to judge themselves cruelly. For them, personal struggles with illness ...
Nicotine, which is inhaled during smoking, has a definite effect on arthritis. Arthritis involves inflammation of the joints. The inflammation in joints remains for a longer time. Exposure to nicotine postpones muscle to bone healing. Many surgeons do not carry out some operations on individuals who are affected by arthritis and smoke, as there is ...