A person with scoliosis has a spine that curves sideways. Depending on the severity of the condition, scoliosis can cause mild or intense pain. Scoliosis can cause weakness, and it can change the way you walk. Fortunately, scoliosis can be addressed with the right kinds of exercises and stretching. Can you treat scoliosis? Mild cases of scoliosis can … Continue reading Do you have scoliosis? Improve your alignment with these 7 exercises and stretches
6 Causes of lower back pain and testicular pain
It isn’t uncommon for people to experience lower back pain from time to time. If you’re older, overweight and lacking in exercise, you’re more likely to experience it. It usually goes away after a few hours or a day with rest and home treatment. However, when your lower back pain is accompanied with pain coming from … Continue reading 6 Causes of lower back pain and testicular pain
9 Exercises for upper back pain relief
Upper back pain can cause discomfort and may have an effect on your mood and overall health. It can stem from different causes, such as poor posture, improper lifting technique or overuse. To release the buildup of tension in the upper back, you need to stretch and loosen it. Try the exercises below to address upper back … Continue reading 9 Exercises for upper back pain relief
14 Natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
Don’t let rheumatoid arthritis get you down. There are many natural ways to manage the pain of inflamed joints without resorting to pharmaceutical drugs. Products Start by applying a hot pad or an ice pack to the swollen joint. An ice pack decreases inflammation and swelling during an attack, while a heating pad relaxes muscles and helps blood flow. Magnet … Continue reading 14 Natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
Acupuncture may improve standard treatments for chronic headache
Headaches are associated with pain that can be trifling when mild and disabling when severe. A minor headache may not be a cause of concern, although what causes it is still unclear. However, some headaches, such as those that develop after the age of 50 and are accompanied by other symptoms like fever, confusion, or … Continue reading Acupuncture may improve standard treatments for chronic headache
Medicinal mushroom used in traditional Taiwanese medicine protects the liver from inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer
Antrodia cinnamomea, also known as camphor fungus, is a parasitic fungus that thrives in the inner cavity of Cinnamomum kanehirae, a tree endemic to Taiwan. It is considered a medicinal mushroom and is used by Taiwanese people to treat liver disease, in particular, liver injury caused by excessive alcohol drinking. In a recent study, researchers from National Taiwan … Continue reading Medicinal mushroom used in traditional Taiwanese medicine protects the liver from inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer
Acupuncture confirmed to provide relief from menstrual pain
For centuries, acupuncture has been used for therapy to relieve certain ailments like menstrual pain. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea and Dongguk University Los Angeles evaluated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea. Their results confirmed that acupuncture provides relief from menstrual pain and is even more effective than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … Continue reading Acupuncture confirmed to provide relief from menstrual pain
Reduce cholesterol and improve heart health with Indian gooseberry
A recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests supplementing with Indian gooseberry. It reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels – both of which are associated with the risk of heart disease. Indian gooseberry supplements help manage blood lipid levels Indian gooseberries are small, nutritious fruits that grow in India, the Middle East, and some countries in Southeast Asia. Known for being extremely sour, … Continue reading Reduce cholesterol and improve heart health with Indian gooseberry
Tension headache? Hang on a minute, try these quick fixes
A tension headache is the most common type of headache, and many people suffer from it. It is not surprising as many people are on their screens for a long time – either for work or personal use. Some people also experience tension headaches because of too much stress. People with tension headaches experience dull head pain, … Continue reading Tension headache? Hang on a minute, try these quick fixes
The toothache tree: Native survival medicine for pain and other uses
The toothache tree goes by many names, such as prickly ash, tickle tongue, pepper bark, Hercules club, rabbit gum, and aceitillo. It can grow up to 18 feet tall, and its exterior is covered in distinctive spiky bumps that resemble tiny pyramids protruding from its bark. If you see this spiny shrub with its sharp and jagged edges … Continue reading The toothache tree: Native survival medicine for pain and other uses
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 