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10/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing symptoms of fibromyalgia

Tai chi, which has its roots in martial arts, is an ancient practice used to heal both the mind and body. Research has shown that it offers short-term benefits for chronic musculoskeletal pain and mental health problems. A study published in the BMJ found that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in improving […]

10/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pilates better than conventional therapeutic exercises in decreasing pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis

More and more people suffer from pain because of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Fortunately, a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice revealed that there is a safe and effective way to treat osteoarthritis of the knee naturally. Researchers from the Islamic Azad University and the University of Isfahan […]

10/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How exercise (even just a little bit) can help those with chronic illness

Dealing with chronic illness can be difficult, especially since it often makes the body fragile and weak. Your condition can affect your daily life, especially your ability to do normal tasks and exercise. Despite these setbacks, you must try to exercise to help improve both your physical and mental health. Exercise can heal the mind and […]

09/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Time to get in a pool! Aquatic exercise relieves pain in arthritic patients

Come on in, the water’s fine! It’s even great for people with osteoarthritis, according to researchers from Denmark and Norway. In their study, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the team indicated that individuals with knee and hip osteoarthritis would benefit a lot from aquatic exercises. Over 30 million people in the U.S. have osteoarthritis, […]

08/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Relieve migraine pain by balancing hormones with a healthy diet and exercise

The relationship between migraines and hormones is one that has led to many women receiving warnings against hormone therapy. Using oral contraceptives has long been believed to increase the risk of stroke among migraine sufferers. Yet according to a recent study from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), that may not be necessarily be the case. […]

07/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Put your back into it – 5 exercises (and one warm-up) to heal a bad back

If you’re reading this because you threw your back out, you’re not alone: Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the U.S., affecting at least eight of 10 people at some point during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health. It’s also one of the conditions that people will just […]

07/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Is chronic pain a symptom of nutritional deficiency? Study links pain to glutamate consumption

The consumption of glutamate, a common flavor additive found in both Western and non-Western diets, was found to be linked to chronic pain, according to a pilot study conducted in eastern Kenya. As studies regarding glutamate continue to gain ground, it also provides insights as to how it affects the human brain and body. Glutamate, when it […]

07/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Exercise or acupuncture? Which alternative treatment works best for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis?

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causes chronic back pain, which is relieved through a variety of treatment methods. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Japanese researchers compared the effectiveness of medication, exercise, and acupuncture – the three most commonly prescribed approaches – for relieving pain caused by LSS. Back pain […]

06/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

An easy way to reduce arthritic knee symptoms is to lose weight

Dealing with arthritic knees can be taxing on anyone; fortunately, there’s a simple way to manage this condition. According to a 2005 study, published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, people suffering from aching knees can mitigate their symptoms by losing weight. To arrive at this conclusion, the research team carried out a randomized eight-week trial with […]

05/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Women need to MOVE during labor: Study demonstrates the benefits of ball exercises, warm showers

According to a study, women can benefit from warm showers, perineal exercises with a ball, or the combination of both strategies during childbirth. The results of the study revealed that these strategies have positive effects, especially when it comes to minimizing any anxiety, pain, or stress that a woman feels during labor. The study, which was published […]

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