Diabetes is currently one of the fastest-growing diseases in the developed world, with around 90% of all cases of diabetes coming in the form of type 2. We’ll get to what type-2 diabetes is a little later on, but for now, we’ll instead focus our attention on the fact that the disease can often be prevented. When people think of …
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For many of us, the feet are arguably the most important limbs in the human body. We use our feet to get from A to B, and some of us need them a great deal more than others. When it comes to exercise and physical exertion, because the feet, and indeed the ankles, take such vast amounts of punishment, this …
When it comes to getting fit and healthy, cardiovascular exercise is incredibly beneficial and is very highly recommended. Cardio comes in various forms, though walking and running still appear to be the most popular. People are constantly switching up their training and are looking for innovative and exciting ways of getting more out of their workouts, which is why ankle …
Many people find it difficult to move their legs while they are asleep. They may even experience the tingling pain traveling upwards when they try to move their legs. The exact reason for such leg pain or restless leg syndrome is not very much clear. However, according to research, the most common reason here could be stress, deficiency of essential …
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. The Tens therapy, with the use of low-voltage electrical current (produced by a portable device), helps provide significant pain relief to the sufferer by stimulating the nerves. TENS therapy for pain relief is now widely used all over the world for relieving chronic aches like: back pain, neck pain, foot and leg pain …
Life is uncertain and can become dependent when one tends to grow old or at the time of injury. With the growing age, people experience several health problems and often fall prey to conditions like arthritis, Parkinson’s, joint problems, ankle injuries, etc. Not just senior citizens but people who have met with some serious accidental injuries (or experiencing weakness and …
Essential oils: when you hear them, you think of relaxing music, soft candles, a divine fragrance, and a soothing bath. Surely these are naturopathic healers, but these are more and beyond just offering relaxation. Today all-natural essential oils are used for various purposes. However, most of the time it is used for healing several health problems like: allergies, skin problems, …
An ankle brace and an orthopedic walking boot for giving your legs complete rest and support are most recommended when you get your foot injured or after a recent hip or ankle replacement surgery. These are essential for you so that you continue to stand straight and complete your important daily activities without any hassle. However, for many, walking with …
What is Foot Reflexology? Reflexology for foot and ankle pain is one of the best healing touch therapy that can help relax your painful body in a natural and risk-free way. It is an ancient technique of using different fingers to release the pain from the specific pressure points on the feet. According to reflexology professionals, there are about 12 specific pain points …
A sprained ankle is a common injury, and most of us get our ankle sprained at least once in a lifetime. Whether you are climbing your stairs, or you just put your foot on the wet floor or got your ankle sprained while playing a sport, there can be numerous reasons behind getting twisted or pulled a muscle in the …