Tart Cherries can help reduce chronic inflammation, particularly in people suffering from debilitating joint pain and arthritis, says new research. According to researchers from Oregon Health and Science University, tart cherries have the “highest anti-inflammatory content in comparison to any food”, and can help people with osteoarthritis manage the disease. The study involved women aged [...]

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acharya on May 5th, 2012

With age, our skeletal system becomes brittle, due to loss of bone density, which can lead to fractures and a compressed spinal column, thereby affecting posture and resulting pain in the back and the spine. This is especially true, with older women. Ayurveda considers this deficiency disorder to be dominated by the air humour of [...]

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acharya on September 6th, 2011

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, wherein non-inflammatory pain and tenderness in ligaments, muscles, and joints is experienced. It is similar to the condition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), but, with the added musculoskeletal pain. Causes Low serotonin level is considered to be the most important cause for Fibromyalgia. Apart from this, chemical [...]

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acharya on August 30th, 2011

Frankincense, an age old herbal remedy, could just be the solution for treating painful arthritis, reveals the latest research reports from Cardiff University. Frankincense, is an aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree (genus Boswelia), and is usually burned as incense. The scientists at Cardiff University were examining the potential benefits of Frankincense in [...]

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acharya on June 20th, 2011

Ayurvedic treatment makes use of massage techniques with selective medicinal oils as treatment mode for various pains, particularly for joint pain. There are different types of ayurvedic massage oils used for healing various pains related to sprains, stress injury, bone dislocation, and arthritis. Mahanarayana oil is a popular Ayurvedic vata massage oil, particularly beneficial for [...]

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acharya on March 8th, 2011

Arthritis is a medical condition wherein the patient suffers from joint pain, caused mostly due to damage to the joints. This condition is now increasingly common among youngsters too, as is the case with the elderly. Arthritis is of different kinds, the most common being osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). Although treatment for arthritis is available [...]

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acharya on November 15th, 2010

A new analysis has provided good evidence which suggests that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Particularly, it has been shown to decrease pain improving overall physical health, stress levels, and health status. Musculoskeletal pain, such as those experienced by arthritis sufferers, is recognized as an international health priority. So far exercise therapy, stretching and [...]

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In what has been seen as a unique initiative, Ayurveda and Allopathy, two completely different streams of medicine, have joined hands in the field of spinal injury treatment for the benefit of general public. The Ayurveda Palms and Indian Spinal Injuries Center (ISIC) have tied-up to offer a new and effective method for treatment of [...]

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