Inflammation

Experiencing chronic back pain due to inflammation may often result in lower productivity and deterioration in one’s quality of life. This musculoskeletal condition is characterized by the inflammation of the bones and joints in the back, which in turn decreases the capacity for movement. Chronic back pain may also affect sleeping patterns or insomnia, resulting ...click here to read more

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that is found primarily in South and East Africa and it has been used medicinally for centuries. Over the past few decades Aloe Vera has become quite popular in North America, with its gel being sold at most drug stores for topical use and its juice available for drinking ...click here to read more

If you are experiencing difficulty in breathing and sometimes sharp pain in the chest, then it might be possible that the air in your environment may be of poor quality. Air pollution is generally described as air that is contaminated with various types of particles that come from factories and vehicle exhaust. Imagine the kind ...click here to read more

Joint stiffness, pain and inflammation are common symptoms of arthritis and prevent many people from participating in everyday activities. Staying active when you have arthritis is important as it will help to maintain your bone health and improve your quality of life. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a term used for joint inflammation. Arthritis consists ...click here to read more

As the population ages, diseases of bones such as osteoporosis and arthritis will become significant health problems. Joint stiffness and inflammation can interfere with normal activities which can have an impact on your overall quality of life. It is vital that we look at ways in which to protect our bone health to prevent joint ...click here to read more

Everyday activities, as well as exercise, can cause the cell membranes of your muscles to tear which can lead to inflammation and muscle soreness. Many people reach into their medicine cabinets for pain killers or anti-inflammatory pills to deal with inflammation and muscle soreness, but what if there was a Vitamin that could help? New ...click here to read more

Skeletal muscles are the muscle tissue that link bones together and are required to support and move the skeleton. There are 640 skeletal muscles in your body and they make up approximately 50 percent of your total body weight. Your skeletal muscles are extremely important and are vital for maintaining an upright posture, generating heat ...click here to read more

According to Statistics Canada, more than 50% of the population struggles with the occasional or frequent inability to fall and/or stay asleep. Tossing and turning because you just can’t seem to shut your mind off is indeed agitating, however adding inflammation and pain into the mix can make sleeplessness unbearable. Even worse, is the fact ...click here to read more

According to a new survey conducted at Stanford University, four out of every ten American adults suffers with chronic pain and 20% of all doctor’s visits are from individuals seeking pain relief. Unfortunately, conventional medical practitioners are not always able to help people eliminate their pain and the treatments that they do offer tend to ...click here to read more

Headaches are a real pain, literally. But how bad or frequent should the pain be before it is cause for alarm. Headaches result in discomfort, and in extreme cases, an inability to perform routine tasks. Every person can experience different types of headaches, ranging from a sharp pain to a tightening of the entire head. ...click here to read more

Pain presents itself in a variety of forms ranging from inflammation and joint pain to pins and needles. Although some types of pain, such as those caused by a paper cut, are benign and will heal on their own, others may be a sign that something is very wrong with your body, and should not ...click here to read more

The numbers are staggering…about one out of 100 Canadians has rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis ailments are now the leading cause of disability in Canada and since there is no cure, the focus is on controlling the symptoms to bring patients pain relief. Although the symptoms can be different for each sufferer, the main characteristics are swelling, ...click here to read more

Massage and massage therapy is practiced in almost every culture in the world, and for good reason…people say it makes them feel better. A recent study now supports these feelings. According to a study published in Science Translation Medicine, massage helps the growth of mitochondria in skeletal muscle and can reduce inflammation. Mitochondria are part ...click here to read more

Spine-health.com defines Chiropractics as “a health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system with a unique focus on spinal manipulation…” But what is the most common reason people go to their Chiropractor? That’s right, back pain! This common type of pain may have started suddenly, or ...click here to read more