Special Health Alerts
Inflammation is a protective attempt by the body to remove whatever is injuring or trying to injure you. In some ways inflammation is good because it is trying to initiate the healing process; however, chronic inflammation can lead to many different diseases. Today there is a lot of discussion in the medical community about whether or not inflammation is at the root of all disease.
It used to be that inflammation was a physical response associated with …
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Osteoarthritis pertains to the inflammation of joints, causing stiffness and difficulty in movement. This form of inflammation is often observed among the elderly and has caused millions of dollars worth of medical tests and medications. Osteoarthritis has also affects the quality of life of an individual because it decreases one’s capacity to perform routine activities, including the simple of act of walking and standing.
To relieve the symptoms associated with inflammation, over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and paracetamol could …
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Inflammation can present itself in a variety of ways. For some people it creates muscle soreness, pain, a burning sensation or even an itchy feeling. It can also be accompanied by other symptoms such as tightness and swelling in the skin.
What is interesting about inflammation is that we need it to stimulate the healing process when something goes wrong within the body; however, too much inflammation can end up creating a lot of discomfort, as well as a variety …
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Muscle soreness and pain in our joints can be the result of injury, infection, illness or normal wear and tear. For some people discomfort and chronic joint pain make it hard to enjoy life. Rheumatologists say millions of sufferers do have control over the condition of their joints; in many cases they believe there are 3 things stopping people from having healthy joints.
According to John Hopkins researchers, if you are just 10 pounds overweight you …
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