What Doctors Don't Tell YouPUT ON YOUR HIGH-HEEL SHOES: They don't cause osteoarthritis
BUT TWO OF THEM DO: Good news, at least, for arthritis sufferers
Q: I was diagnosed with prostate cancer several years ago, and had treatments initially with radiotherapy and then with a drug called Zoladex. Zoladex is meant to prevent a recurrence of cancer
Nan Kathryn Fuchs PhDI've talked with you in the past about using supplements like glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate for the pain of osteoarthritis instead of taking traditional pain killers or anti-inflammatory drugs. But if you have arthritis there are other...
Dr Jacob Teitelbaum MDJoint pain, known as arthritis, comes in many forms. The most common type is osteoarthritis, known as "wear and tear arthritis." The joints mainly affected by osteoarthritis are the finger, knee, and hip joints. A more severe form of arthritis is...
Pacific College of Oriental MedicineThough National Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 28, most seniors don't know about the benefits Oriental medicine can have for many of the ailments endured by the elderly community. the elderly population experiences an alarming number of health...
David S. Sobel MDAttitude cannot cure a chronic illness. But cultivating a positive outlook and learning self-management skills can make it much easier to live with. In "Rx: How to Live Well with Chronic Disease" David S. Sobel, M.D. recommends you learn the skills...
Wayne L. Westcott PhDDuring the past few years more and more studies have shown that sensible strength training produces many health and fitness benefits. National fitness expert, Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. discusses the twelve most important reasons why every adult should...
Recent studies have highlighted the health value of strength training for aging adults that includes improving glucose metabolism, increasing bone mineral density, speeding up gastrointestinal transit, and reducing arthritic pain, according to...
Dana Ullman MPHAre you interested in experimenting with homeopathic medicines? In "Ten Common Homeopathic Medicines" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. selects a well-rounded assortment and explains how each is used. His list includes Allium cepa, Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum...
