Most will agree, treating arthritis is a frustrating experience for the patient and the physician. Once the joint has begun the changes that occur with arthritis, the majority of treatments focus on symptom management. Reports of severe side effects from using prescription or over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (that’s a mouthful…) are a constant reminder [...]
Archive for the ‘Pain and Inflammation’ Category
Arthritis Treatment Without The Side Effects: Pentosan Sulfate
Posted in Health Issues, Pain and Inflammation, Where to purchase on April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Healing Pain And Inflammation Naturally, Part 3: Tai Chi
Posted in Featured Guests, Health Issues, Healthy Aging, Pain and Inflammation, Tai Chi, Qigong on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Almost everyone is somewhat familiar with tai chi. It is the activity that millions of Chinese do daily in parks for exercise. It has become popular in America to deal with stress. There is even a small band of tai chi “players”(the correct word for people who “do” tai chi) that approach it as a [...]
Relief From Pain And Inflammation, Part 2
Posted in Health Issues, Healthy Food, Healthy Body, Nutrition Fundamentals, Pain and Inflammation on March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the last post, we discussed various methods, including natural compounds, to aid in recovery from injury as well as offer a natural support for conditions with chronic inflammation. In this post, we will continue our discussion and offer further lifestyle considerations and treatment suggestions. If you haven’t read the post on the importance of [...]
Natural Solutions To Pain Relief
Posted in Healthy Food, Healthy Body, Pain and Inflammation, Vitamins and Nutrients on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As so many of our patients know, we are often frustrated with the limited time we have to dedicate writing posts for the Heath Salon. Often in the treatment room we discuss our vision for The Health Salon, anticipating the “someday” in our life when our time in the office is less, [...]