There are a lot of different types of clasps in use in jewelry making; including lobster claws, hook and eyes, twists and magnetic clasps. Although all of these styles have their own pros and cons, many jewelry makers have their own personal preferences about what works best for them, and which styles they do not […]
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By definition, according to the Oxford Dictionary, rheumatism is “inflammation and pain in joints, muscles or fibrous tissue.” Arthritis is “painful inflammation and stiffness of joints.” The key difference here is that, although both affect joints, rheumatism also affects muscles and fibrous tissue (arthritis only affects joints). Most of the time people do not distinguish […]
Cancer is at epidemic levels in the United States. Conventional methods do not cure cancer. They prolong life for a few years. Conventional methods eradicate cancer cells, but cancer often returns later. This is because conventional treatment does nothing about the underlying causes of cancer. Conventional treatment destroys healthy cells along with cancerous cells and […]
Arthritis has more than 100 types, and osteoarthritis is the most common form. It is known to affect over 21 million people across the United States, which is 10 percent of the total population – an astronomical figure. It is a disease of the joints, characterized by degeneration. This condition leads to the deterioration of […]
What is Arthritis pain? Arthritis, as we all know, is an extremely painful condition which results in inflammation of the joints. This is caused by a slow, but steady loss of cartilage and in some extreme cases, weakening of bones. Various data on arthritis shows that it occurs in any age group and normally affects […]
Gold has been long sought after as a precious metal in which to create beautiful works of art that can be worn by people to show their status and wealth. Wars have been wrought and blood shed all for the possession of this metal. Gold is still very valuable today and is still a much […]
This article is a discussion of magnetic ear studs suitable for magnetic therapy, acupressure therapy or just plain pierced-look jewellery for people who don’t really want to commit to another piercing or want to be able to move the studs around themselves. The magnets are strong enough to grasp any part of the ear, plus […]
It’s amazing what you can find when you start your search a little outside the bulls eye. While clicking through Magnetic Resonance Imaging research online, my colleagues and I found some intriguing scientific studies completely by accident! What did we find? Well, let’s just say if you’ve got a stuffy nose you should try magnets […]
Alternative medicine is based on natural treatment practices without the use of surgery or drugs. Holistic healing is based on the analysis of a whole and its general characteristics. Holistic medicine relates the human mind to the human body and spirit. In other words, it takes into consideration all components of the reality we live […]
Two patients brought this Chatelaine article to my attention today. If you haven’t read it, the gist of the article is that Monika Schnarre had a number of miscarriages, failed IUI’s, failed IVF’s and was dealing with age related fertility problems when she and her husband finally conceived and maintained a successful pregnancy with the […]