Arthritis affects almost one in every five people in the United States. Arthritis is the broad term for hundreds of disorders that involve the joints. The two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They each damage the joints in different ways. The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis could be pain, […]

My friend Celeste was paying a fortune for her arthritis pain medication when she learned about essential oils. Her first introduction was from a network marketing consultant who gave her a tiny roll-on bottle of a very expensive blend. It worked well, but on her fixed income, she couldn’t afford to use it regularly. She […]

Whether you’re a seven-days-a-week gym bunny or a homebody armchair quarterback, it’s essential you look after your knees. Because as the old saying goes, you’ll miss them when they’re gone. When they’re gone? Surely we don’t have to accept duff knees as an inevitable part of life? We certainly don’t think that should be the […]

Many people have anxiety about going under the knife and being stitched back up again. Others are reluctant, understandably so, to treat their carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, or arthritis of the hand because of the scars that will be left by the incisions and stitches. Both of these reservations are valid, and both of these […]

In the years I have worked as an acupuncturist, I have treated many cases of scoliosis. Although conventional medicine sees this as a condition that is difficult to correct without the use of a brace or without surgery, I have found many cases to be very responsive to acupuncture. Generally speaking, the condition is often […]

There is a growing worldwide movement underway extolling the benefits of alternative medical treatment for a wide variety of human ailments. There have been many extremely reputable and competent organizations that have developed over the last couple of decades that are comprised of highly respected physicians, nutritionists and other health professionals that are leading the […]

Even though most of the eye problems are not painful, suffering from eye ailments is one of the worst conditions you can have. This is mainly because eyes are important organs which help you orient in the world. Also, they are highly useful when wanting to get a job and have an active social life. […]

According to USA Today, the number of knee replacement surgeries has grown substantially over the last 20 years, costing our government over 5 billion dollars. That amount will continue to grow as the baby boom generation continues to age.New technologies are being utilized to reduce the need for knee replacements. Stem cell treatments, partial knee […]

“It is just too difficult to get out of the bed in the morning.” This is a common complaint from my yoga students. Should we believe that it is a disorder for only the elderly? No. I have seen young people suffering from arthritis pain. When acid wastes accumulate in the fluid, which lubricates our […]