Inflammation

Approximately four-in-ten first marriages result in a divorce. A divorce is a stressful process for just about anyone, but when you add children into the mix, it intensifies that stress exponentially. When parents divorce, it can weaken the child’s sense of security and lead to distrust and emotional instability. To add insult to injury, a ...click here to read more

Most of us are probably familiar with the inevitable swelling that comes after stubbing a toe, or the hot, puffy patch of skin that made contact with a hot pot, or the red, sore, and tender muscle aches that follow intense exercise or a day of heavy lifting. As painful and uncomfortable as these bothersome ...click here to read more

If you suffer from arthritis, reaching for pain killers or anti-inflammatory medication may be the only thing on your mind when it comes to a pain or  inflammation flare-up. But what if you could access natural pain relief without any of the nasty side-effects of traditional pain killers?  New research is showing that ginger extract ...click here to read more

For decades, people have been unsuccessfully trying to fight against the ravages of time.  But researchers now believe that a small section of the brain may hold the key to everlasting youth.  Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University  discovered the main pathway of the aging process in mice, leading to hopeful advancements ...click here to read more

Most people think of bones as hard, permanent structures that support us day in and day out, yet the truth is that bones are constantly changing. They become dense as we grow from birth and then as we get older they have the potential to become weaker. Bone health is something many people don’t think ...click here to read more

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 ...click here to read more

Joint health problems can be painful and even debilitating. There are many things that can cause inflammation, pain, arthritis and other joint health problems and your job may be one of them. Below is a list of the top 5 worst occupations when it comes to the health of your joints. The Joint Health and ...click here to read more

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, ...click here to read more

Neck pain can make us feel uncomfortable and even miserable at times, and it can come at the most inconvenient times; when there is no one around to help us get relief. Fortunately, there are ways we can help ourselves The American Academy of Pain Medicine has gathered statistics on pain for several years. Their ...click here to read more

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 ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis pertains to the inflammation of joints, resulting in joint stiffness and pain.  This musculoskeletal disorder has been reported to affect almost 40% of the elderly population across the globe.  Health organizations have been concerned about the growing number of cases of osteoarthritis because it is well known that this condition associated with inflammation, pain, ...click here to read more

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. It is no wonder that most people are familiar with the disease. The joint pain and inflammation that comes with arthritis can be debilitating. Many of us have seen someone suffer these symptoms. At the same time we have likely been exposed to ...click here to read more

Reduced mobility is arguably one of the toughest parts of aging and sadly almost 40 % of Americans over the age of 84 require a mobility device in order to get around. Immobility is problematic not only because it reduces a person’s independence and freedom but also because it opens the door to a host ...click here to read more

The process of aging is generally associated with changes in various parts of the body, including that of the bones, which may cause pain. For some adults, changes in bone health during aging could result in joint pain, attributable to inflammation of specific areas that are commonly involved in movement. In addition, this pain could ...click here to read more