There are several symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, including headaches. What is Arthritis? Arthritis refers to condition of joint inflammation and stiffness, generally worsening with age. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the most common types. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage at the joint breaks down. In rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining is attacked.1 It is an autoimmune … [Read more...]
Lead Poisoning Dangers
Lead exposure is unhealthy. Dangers Lead can build up in the body over time, and health problems can result from small amounts. Young children are especially at risk of poisoning, and lead can “severely affect mental and physical development”. At its worst, it can even cause death. Some people may show no signs of high levels in the blood. The symptoms, in children, of poisoning include … [Read more...]
Natural Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy can carry many risks. There are natural alternatives that may be as effective. Natural Options for HRT There are natural and alternative treatments for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Soy, with phytoestrogens, act like estrogen. Food sources of soy include soymilk, soy nuts, tempeh, and tofu. They could help with hot flashes that come with menopause. There … [Read more...]
Hormone Replacement Dangers
Men and women may seek hormone replacement therapy for many reasons, but there are serious risks. Hormone Replacement Therapy HRT, or hormone replacement therapy, refers to a medical prescription of hormones to patients who cannot naturally produce the right amount. The general categories of patients receiving HRT are transgender or intersex patients, men receiving androgen replacement, and … [Read more...]
The Treatment of Kyphosis
Kyphosis is a condition involving a hunched back. Depending on its severity, there are medical and alternative treatments, such as chiropractic, available for the pain of this disorder. What is Kyphosis? Kyphosis is also known as “roundback or Kelso’s hunchback”, where the spine is overly curved in the upper back (thoracic vertebrae). This can be due to developmental problems, such as from … [Read more...]