Arthritis can be a very painful and debilitating condition. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which usually occurs due to joint trauma, infection inside the joint or simply age. The other two common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, and these diseases occurs when the body begins to attack itself.
Many people who suffer from arthritis search for effective natural arthritis pain relief. These people typically wish to avoid taking large amounts of strong pain medication to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and the associated side effects.
Exercise, Stretching and Strength Training
It is not uncommon for people suffering arthritis to restrict the movement in the joints affected by the disease due to the pain and stiffness. Research has show however, that exercising the joint can provide effective and natural arthritis pain relief. This is because the muscles around the joint become stronger and more flexible, leading to a more stable and resilient joint. Many people looking for arthritis hip and back pain relief have found success with a combination of exercise, stretching and strength training.
One of the best ways to increase the strength and mobility of a joint is to undergo a strength training regime. It is not […]
Imagine coming home after a hard day0s work knowing that your aches and pains will soon disappear, once you have jumped into your infrared log cabin (also known as an infrared sauna).
Unlike traditional saunas that need to warm up the air to a certain temperature before the body is heated, an infrared cabin only heats approximately 20% of the surrounding air, and the remaining 80% is converted to heat within the body. In addition, an infrared cabin does not use steam or humidity and consequently breathing is easier.
Infrared light is part of the sun’s invisible spectrum. It is a form of energy that is directly transmitted onto objects because of its specific wavelength. It has nothing to do with ultraviolet light, which causes sunburn and damage to the skin.
Infrared log cabins come in variety of sizes and they can be custom-built or chosen from a standard range. There are a variety of extras to choose from: CD player, colour light panel, aromatherapy dispenser, air purifier, ioniser, and a full spectrum light panel. Infrared log cabins do more then relax you 0 they can improve your health.
For thousands of years ancient cultures have understood that the action of sweating was an […]
Did you know that aromatherapy is a relatively new term when compared to how long the actual practice of using aromatherapy oils has been around? It is true. The word “aromatherapy” was not coined until the 1920’s. It has long been thought that aromatherapy essential oils could be used to heal the body and spirit.
Ancient cultures across the globe have all used massage techniques and aromatic flowers or herbs to help people. Tinctures and teas made from certain plants and herbs were considered invaluable medicines in their time. It is funny how the word came about from sheer coincidence.
During the 1920’s, a French chemist by the name of Rene Maurice Gattefosse was researching essential oils. He was trying to discover the properties of these oils and their use in healing. Quite by accident, Gattefosse burned his arm by catching it aflame. He quickly submerged his hand in a nearby vat of liquid, which just so happened to be lavender oil.
What did he discover? He discovered that the burn was soothed quickly and later realized that the healing time of the burn had been dramatically decreased. He began labeling this essential oil with the term “aromatherapy” due to its […]
