Category Archives: Bone Health

Many people are familiar with tendonitis, but what may come as a surprise is that more and more sufferers are finding essential oils for tendonitis that are well worth considering as part of a treatment plan. Tendinitis actually has several different names, depending on the cause. There is Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Pitcher’s Shoulder, and ...click here to read more

Some people can have a bone spur in the knee and not realize it because they have no symptoms, while others have pain so severe that it interrupts their regular movement. To get a better understanding of the causes of bone spurs, symptoms of a bone spur in the knee, and how to treat it, ...click here to read more

As we age, there are many different health tests we undergo to obtain valuable insight about our health. For example, eye exams, hearing tests, blood pressure tests, PSA tests, and colonoscopies. These tests give your doctor important information about various aspects of your health. Another important health test is known as dual energy x-ray absorptiometry ...click here to read more

Hip flexors are the group of muscles that aid in physical mobility throughout the lower portion of the body including the legs, knees, groin, and hips. Hip flexor strain occurs when either one or more of these muscles sustain some sort of injury or overextension beyond their natural capabilities as a result of long periods ...click here to read more

New research has found that semen count is a marker for a man’s overall health and wellness. The study was the largest experiment to date observing semen quality, involving 5,177 men. The participants selected were all in infertile relationships. Nearly half the participants showed low sperm counts in association with additional health problems. In fact, ...click here to read more

Risk factors for osteoporosis include being a female, being over the age of 50, smoking, caffeine intake, lack of exercise, a diet lacking vitamin D and calcium, and consuming alcohol. But did you know where you live could also play a role in your risk of osteoporosis? If you live in a busy city, you ...click here to read more

There is a growing problem happening and its affecting people of all ages. As we spend more time sitting in front of a computer, the more we are complaining of back pain. Spinal health is incredibly important yet very much overlooked. Poor posture, prolonged sitting, heavy purses and knapsacks… these are all factors contributing to ...click here to read more

Dermatomyositis is an uncommon medical condition that occurs in approximately 10 in a million people. It is characterized by muscle weakness and a specific rash on the skin. Dermatomyositis affects the tissues and blood vessels surrounding the muscles, affecting the strength of the muscles and inflammation of the skin. The condition can develop in both ...click here to read more

It’s no surprise that the older you get, the more muscle you lose. Although this may be true, you can still work to slow down muscle loss to remain strong and healthy. Unfortunately, for some people, the rate at which they lose muscle is far quicker than others. This poses the question: what is really ...click here to read more

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a degenerative and inflammatory muscle disease (myopathy) where the muscles or surrounding tissues become inflamed. The disease also causes painless weakening of the muscles. IBM gets worse over time and is sometimes misdiagnosed as treatment-resistant polymyositis. This condition is another inflammatory muscle disease that causes the same symptoms (muscle weakness). ...click here to read more

Looking to keep your bone marrow healthy and your bones strong? All you need to do is run. An Australian study has found that regular running can protect bone barrow from aging along with warding off osteoporosis. The study revealed that long-distance runners—those who ran 50km a week—had bone marrow at least eight years younger ...click here to read more

Polymyositis is a muscle disease that causes muscle weakness through inflammation (myositis means muscle inflammation). It is a rare form of arthritis that affects muscles in the torso on both sides of the body, making it difficult to stand up from a seated position, climb stairs, lift objects, or reach above the head. Most commonly, ...click here to read more

Compartment syndrome gets its name because it affects a specific muscle compartment. Muscle compartments are groups of nerves, blood vessels, and muscle tissue in your arms and legs encased by a tough membrane called fascia. Compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure in a muscle compartment. This is often caused by muscles swelling and ...click here to read more

In the U.S., there is a growing problem that is affecting the population. That problem is the rise of hip fractures, and it is affecting more women than men. Researchers did uncover a decline in hip fractures between 2002 and 2012, but in 2013, they noted an increase once again. Hip fractures are particularly dangerous ...click here to read more