As a young boy, arthritis was the first Western disease I was familiar with. Bertha Cooper, my beloved paternal grandmother, was afflicted by this disease for many years. It was very severe in her wrists, and joints. I can recall her asking me if she would like to buy Ben Gay, a white pharmaceutical antiinflammatory rubbing cream. She would also rub Ben Gay on her wrists, joints, and tendons. I was a small boy and didn't know much about disease.…
Many people are curious about the benefits herbs can have for them. Others dismiss me as either a fool, a charlatan or both. We have a great conversation about herbal remedies with others who have also looked into herbal remedies. Two questions are very tempting: It is not surprising that these two questions are the most common in this category. The first question will help me lose weight quickly. These questions are often asked online and I don't often show…
Poor diet is causing serious health problems. Our lives are fast-paced. We want to do as much as we can, but we don't have enough time. Fast food is becoming increasingly popular because it doesn't take long to prepare these types of foods. This allows us to work more efficiently and complete more tasks. All things come with a price. Fast-food is not something our bodies are programmed to consume. This is why it has such a negative impact on…
Technically, the tart cherry is Prunus Cerasus. It has a long history of pleasing the palates of many people around the globe and is also a source of powerful antioxidants. Amazingly, this little tart fruit is not native to North America. The cherry was brought back by the Romans from Asia Minor to Italy, where it was then spread through Europe via Roman trade routes. It finally reached North America with early settlers, where it was used as a source…
More than fifty million Americans suffer from one of more than 100 forms of arthritis. This is a valid question. More than twenty million people are suffering from severe arthritis symptoms. They need to be seen by a doctor. The term arthritis literally means inflammation of the joints. It can be caused by four things: injury, genetics, infection or normal wear and tear. One form of arthritis is associated with the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or infections. Multiple forms…
Chronic inflammation is what I want to concentrate on in this article. Chronic inflammation can be caused by many factors, including being sedentary, overweight, smoking, increased stress, and a lack of sleep. These factors, along with the Standard American Diet, contribute significantly to low levels inflammation. This can accelerate aging and increase your risk of developing diseases. It is important to take steps towards reducing inflammation, which can promote disease. Nature has provided many natural ways to fight inflammation. Certain…
How is Arthritis of Knee Treated? The term "arthritis" simply means "inflammation in the joint". Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or disease. Inflammation causes stiffness, pain, swelling, and tissue damage. A joint is the place where two bones join. The largest joint in the body is the knee. To provide a cushion for the bones, cartilage is a spongy material that covers the joints. This allows the joint to move freely without pain. The cartilage cushion can…
Constant joint pain is a serious problem. Our joints should be moving on an ongoing basis. We will not be able to move our bodies if the joints aren't moving on a regular basis. If you don't treat it, you could end up with long-term damage. It is possible to damage our ligaments and muscles by having constant pain in our joints. To treat the pain in your joint, you need to first identify the cause of the fatigue. What…