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Emu Oil - The Many Benefits and Uses

Debra Murray

A Primer on Emu Oil Emu oil is an oil extracted from the fat of the emu, a flightless bird native to Australia. Emu oil has been used for thousands of years by indigenous Australian people for its various health benefits. Recently, it has gained popularity in the Western world as a natural remedy for many ailments. One of the most significant benefits of emu oil is its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains high levels of essential fatty acids, which play a crucial role in keeping our skin healthy and reducing inflammation. Emu oil's anti-inflammatory effects have been successful in...

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Simple Health Tips for Pain Free Movement

Debra Murray

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Arthritis sufferers struggle with a very special set of health challenges. As they grow older, they are concerned about a healthy cardiopulmonary system and know that a consistent program of exercise can help to prevent the onset of problems in this area. They also struggle with the fact that arthritis has made their bones and joints ache, throb and sometimes bring excruciating pain. This tends to discourage these sufferers from exercising out of fear that they may be doing further damage to the inflamed or already irritated bones and joints. As logical as this reasoning may sound, it is...

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Health Warning: Lack of Movement Can Increase Pain

Debra Murray

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Arthritis sufferers struggle with a very special set of health challenges. As they grow older, they are concerned about a healthy cardiopulmonary system and know that a consistent program of exercise can help to prevent the onset of problems in this area. They also struggle with the fact that arthritis has rendered their bones and joints to be extremely painful, which tends to discourage these sufferers from exercising out of fear that they may be doing further damage to inflamed bones and joints. As logical as this reasoning may sound, it is actually untrue. In fact, the reverse...

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The Differences Between Types of Cannabis Products

Debra Murray

Even a cannabis expert may sometimes struggle to understand the differences between types of cannabis plants and products. We understand that it can be confusing, from those who are simply curious to cannabis connoisseurs. This article will define several types of cannabis plants, cannabinoid compounds, and the various products that contain them with an aim to help develop a better understanding about what these different cannabis compounds and products are, and what they are used for. Hemp Hemp is a type of cannabis plant different from the marijuana plant. It doesn’t produce the chemical compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC - the...

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What is Super White Stuff OTC Pain Relief Cream?

Debra Murray

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Super White Stuff OTC pain relief cream is a safe and effective way to manage pain. It has been used by sports professionals and doctors for years to give safe and effective pain relief. Many of the natural ingredients in Super White Stuff OTC Pain Relief Cream have been used for centuries to treat pain. Individuals with persistent pain or minor sports injuries benefit from the many therapeutic benefits of this powerful cream. Ideal for those with skin sensitivities, the cream is made from the world’s most powerful herbs. The odorless and fragrance-free formula treats pain...

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What is Arnica Cream Booster?

Debra Murray

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Arnica Cream Booster is a high quality herbal remedy created by BLUESPRING for a safe and effective boost to your pain management. The combination of natural ingredients is carefully formulated to provide relief from bruising, edema and insect bites. What makes Arnica Cream Booster powerful is its dual nature. It is customizable for individual use and is made to boost and complement two of BLUESPRING’s most highly regarded pain relief products, Super Blue Stuff OTC and Super White Stuff OTC. Just as an immunization can be improved by adding a booster shot, Arnica Cream Booster can bolster...

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What is Foot and Leg Comfort?

Debra Murray

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Foot and Leg Comfort Cream by BLUESPRING is a blend of natural ingredients trusted to soothe tired muscles, ease swelling, and help your body improve circulation. The cooling effect of this cream is so relaxing it will become the best part of your day. If you suffer from any type of discomfort, swelling, irritation or fatigue in your feet or legs, you will appreciate the rejuvenating and soothing qualities of Foot and Leg Comfort. Since this cream is made with natural ingredients, it is safe for diabetics. If your foot and leg discomfort is hampering your daily life or even your sleep, this cream could safely help soothe and relax...

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Reducing Inflammation to Relieve Pain

Debra Murray

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Why is Reducing Inflammation So Important? Your body wants to be healthy. It is always seeking equilibrium. When something is out of balance, the body compensates, sometimes painfully so, as any chiropractor can explain if you have strained a muscle, or simply sat in a position such as at a desk, or repeated movements such as typing or driving over a long period of time. Every day we hear about sickness and pain. But how do we acquire health and participate in our own wellness? Simply put: reducing inflammation helps reduce pain in joints, muscles, skin, and organs. When an ankle sprain, for example, causes...

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Vegetables and Nutrition That Help Reduce Pain

Debra Murray

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How to reduce inflammation with natural anti-inflammatory food Perhaps you have heard your mother or grandmother tell you to eat more vegetables. Why? Dark green vegetables, especially, contain vitamins and minerals that are as important to adults as much as to growing children. Athletes, for example, are expounding the virtues of eating more green and leafy vegetables as well as beans and legumes as much for the nutrients as for filling up on low-calorie food that helps keep excess weight off and nourish the body. A few years ago, a group of nutritionists and scientists visited a village in a remote part of China where people reportedly...

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Carbohydrates and Fiber for Natural Pain Relief

Debra Murray

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Connecting the dots between eating healthy and treatment of pain If we truly are what we eat in the United States, many people would be garbage cans. Every year people spend about $260 billion on food, over half of which is processed food—convenience foods, junk food, or snacks. Americans eat over 40% of our meals away from home, and spend $105 billion on drive-thru fast food annually. Is it any wonder that the US ranks in the top ten for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease globally, or that we spend more money annually on healthcare for completely preventable conditions than any other nation in the world? If you just...

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Six Common Foods that Contribute to Inflammation

Debra Murray

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Many of the foods common to American diets today are now known to contribute to a chain of events known as the Inflammation Cascade. Experts say that reducing or completely eliminating these foods from your diet can significantly reduce pain and inflammation in muscles and joints. 1. Cereals and Grains Archeologists have found evidence that soon after farming and consuming larger amounts of these foods became commonplace, signs of health problems and afflictions began to emerge and become more prevalent in human society. Cereals and grains, mostly in the form of breads and pastas, make up a large part of today’s average American diet. What most people don’t realize is that...

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Apples and Pain Relief

Debra Murray

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An apple a day—natural pain remedies Everyone knows the old expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that you can “Eat an apple a day to chase arthritis away”? Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a natural remedy for many ailments. Home remedies such as a towel soaked in hot water and apple cider vinegar, then wrapped around the painful joint, was a common hot compress used to relieve pain and swelling. Apple cider vinegar and honey stirred into a glass of warm water and drunk once a day will help relieve...

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Breaking Health News on Sciatica Pain

Debra Murray

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Many people suffer from back pain, including sciatica. Back pain causes more than 3 million people to seek emergency treatment every year in the United States. Sciatica is one of the most commonly experienced back problems. About 40 percent of all people will experience it at some point in their lives. Sciatica pain refers to irritation somewhere along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica pain usually only affects one side of the body when it occurs. Some people describe it as a sharp, burning pain while others...

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Simple Health Tips for Spondyloarthritis – Inflammatory Arthritis

Debra Murray

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Spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory type of rheumatic arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. This condition can also affect the legs, soft tissues, eyes, and many internal organs. Although medications can be prescribed to block the inflammatory activity of certain proteins that increase inflammatory response, there are some over-the-counter and home remedies you can use to reduce pain and improve movement at home. NSAIDs The first line of defense to reduce pain and inflammation of spondyloarthritis is to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs are available over the counter in products such as ibuprofen or naproxen. However, these NSAIDS often have negative side...

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Dangers of Achilles Tendonitis

Debra Murray

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Achilles tendonitis is an injury resulting from overuse of the Achilles tendon, the band of muscle that runs from the bottom of the calf to the heel. It is common in runners who dramatically increase their speed in a short period of time, and in middle-aged individuals who remain active only once or twice per week. Achilles tendonitis is caused by repeated strain placed on the Achilles tendon. This is one of the most-used tendons in your body, involved in running, walking, and raising up onto the balls of your feet. Warning Signs The first signs of Achilles tendonitis usually involve prolonged...

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Breaking Health News: Holidays and Increased Pain

Debra Murray

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The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many people, that means increased pain. This pain can take a number of forms including arthritis, gout, inflammation, headaches and muscle soreness. Unfortunately, many people don't understand why they experience such flare-ups during this time of year. Here are some of the most prevalent causes. Overeating Overeating is one of the worst things you can do to yourself, but it's very common around the holidays. With so much delicious food at the ready, who could possibly resist? That said, eating excessively places too much demand on your body and can...

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Simple Health Tips for Sciatica Sufferers

Debra Murray

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The sciatic nerve is the longest, as well as the widest, nerve in the body. When it becomes inflamed, as often happens even in active men and women over the age of 50, it can cause tremendous pain radiating from the lower back all the way down one side of the leg. Anyone who experiences chronic pain in either the right or left buttock, a shooting pain down one leg that makes even sitting down or standing up painful, or a burning and tingling sensation that radiates from the top of the hip all the way down to...

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Health Warning: Dangers of Psoriatic Arthritis

Debra Murray

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Psoriatic arthritis (PA) is a form of arthritis that occurs with the chronic skin condition psoriasis. Symptoms may vary in individuals, and may affect any joint. PA generally affects the skin first, but the symptoms of arthritis may develop before the red and silver scaly patches that generally characterize psoriasis. What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriasis is caused when the body starts attacking its own cells, in this case skin cells. In about 30 percent of all cases of psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, the body's immune system does not stop with attacking skin cells, but...

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Health Warning: Dangers of Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder

Debra Murray

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An Incredibly Painful Condition If you are feeling intense pain in the shoulder joint and muscles, you may have adhesive capsulitis. Most people refer to this medical condition as frozen shoulder because it is extremely difficult to move an arm. The condition is incredibly painful to deal with because it makes performing everyday tasks nearly impossible. Individuals are often unable to move the shoulder enough to dress themselves, prepare meals or drive an automobile. The discomfort in the frozen shoulder increases at night and in colder temperatures making it difficult for individuals to sleep. Occasionally, the muscles, ligaments and tendons...

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Breaking Health News: Spondyloarthritis – Inflammatory Arthritis

Debra Murray

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Normally, osteoarthritis doesn’t cause inflammation in the joints. But there’s a type of arthritis called spondyloarthritis, which is a catch-all term for a group of joint diseases that do cause inflammation. Interestingly, unlike osteoarthritis, spondyloarthritis often attacks young adolescent and post-adolescent men. Symptoms Most people who suffer from spondyloarthritis suffer pain in their lower back, especially if they have a type of the condition called axial spondyloarthritis. They also suffer from painful swelling of their limbs if they have peripheral spondyloarthritis. The inflammation sets up in the areas where the tendons and the ligaments of the body connect to the sufferer’s bones. The bones...

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