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...
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...
Exercise has important health benefits for everyone, regardless of age and physical condition. For few people with arthritis, working out regularly and within their limits is critical task. Regular, moderate exercise offers a host of benefits to people with arthritis as per experts. Exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness, builds strong muscle ar...
There are several traditional care options available that are the first line of treatment to help improve the pain and stiffness caused by arthritis. Most treatment plans will include a combination of these options, based on assessing several factors for the individual patient like severity of the arthritic, which joints are affected, nature of the...
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...
History Aborigines have been using Emu oil to overcome pain due to inflammation of joints for a long time. In a survey it was noticed that arthritis was absent in Aboriginal tribes while 10% of modern Australians had it. Dr. Peter Ghosh is mainly responsible to convert Emu oil from a folk cure to a medical wonder.
Arthritis is one of the most enveloping diseases and is the leading cause of the disability. It is estimated by the researchers that one out of three has arthritis. Arthritis is a chronic disease that lasts for a long time and there is a possibility for it to remain for the rest of your life. The treatments will probably change the over time and th...
Illness of arthritis is associated with joints and bones. The ailment causes pain and swelling in the joints of the bones. Further it also leads to inflammation and stiffness of the joints. The stiffness other joints can lead to serious consequences such as a faulty posture. Several medicines and treatments have developed to cure this painful disor...
Arthritis is a very old disease. In an effort to overcome it, many ancient remedies have been in existence.
Remedies
The Romans, French and the British used paraffin wax as a heat-inducing introduction to massage. Paraffin therapy provides lubrication and removes the excess fluid from surrounding tissue. In this way it reduces p...