Is Ginger an Enemy of Arthritis?
This is part of a series of herbal remedies for arthritis; check out last week’s article on cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. It’s not a phenomenon of modern medicine that a number of household spices and sweets are being used to fight inflammation and arthritis. Like cinnamon, ginger is a spice that’s been used for […]
The Most Common Knee Injuries: Part II
This is a continuing series on knee injuries, highlighting the most common and introducing you to the best treatment options; check out Part I. Knee pain mostly affects athletes, but really it can hit anyone for a number of reasons. However it happened, you’ll want to know what’s ailing you so that you can properly […]
Simple Back Stretches after a Long Day at Work
The computer desk is the work station. That’s our reality. from 9 till 5, most of your time will be in a chair unless you make it a habit of getting up, walking around, taking a water break, refocusing your eyes or doing other small things to keep you awake and comfortable. Regardless, you’ll probably […]
Can Cinnamon fight off Arthritis?
Effects on Alzheimer’s and Inflammation Besides the evidence from a June 2011 report from Tel Aviv University about its effect warding off neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, it reduces pain linked to arthritis: The research team at Tel Aviv University tested CEppt on mice that were raised with five aggressive strains of Alzheimer’s-inducing genes. When given […]
Common Knee Injuries and Treating Them
This is part of a series on knee pain. Knee pain mostly affects athletes, but really it can hit anyone for a number of reasons. However it happened, you’ll want to know what’s ailing you so that you can properly treat the injury. Here’s a list of the most commonly injured parts of the knee. […]
Is Weightlifting Changing?
Is the nature of weightlifting changing? That question’s starting to seem mute considering how obvious it is. It’s common thought that you need to lift heavy for it to be effective or that endurance athletes don’t need to spend any time in the weight room themselves. Neither idea pans out: minimal workouts can put your […]
Back Arthritis and Treatment Techniques
Some 5% of all lower back problems is due to inflammation from arthritis rather than spinal injuries like hernia or slipped discs. One form, axial spondyloarthritis, impacting the junction between the pelvis and the spine known as the sacroiliac joint and typically first impacts people in their mid 20s. There are a number of helpful techniques, or […]
Stretching for Bike Injuries
IT Band Syndrome IT band injuries typically affect cyclists and runners. The band runs up the entire outside of each leg. Injuries tend to occur in the thinnest spot of the band by the knee joint, making the joint feel loose or ’empty.’ Sometimes the routine itself can cause the injury, such as running on […]
3 of the Best Computer Ergonomics Products
The best computer ergonomics products aren’t necessarily the most innovative. They will be modifications of common commodities for the work place. The following three items should be at the top of your shopping list when optimizing your office – they take some adjusting, but they won’t just make you feel better, but bring a fresh […]
Preventing Leg Cramping after Swimming
This is the first in a three-part series for triathletes. It’s not uncommon at all. You spend a good 15, 30, 60 minutes in the pool and walk out to stiffening leg cramps. Your legs can’t adjust to carrying the weight of your body again. It takes away the pleasure in the fun of swimming, […]