The most commonly prescribed pain relief for back pain, paracetamol, is ineffective in offering patients any relief, according to a recent study released in Australia.
Contrary to the long-held belief that back pain could be relieved with a couple of pills and a lie down, the research suggests that paracetamol is ineffective for back pain – with researchers adding that physical activity aide…
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the popular dietary supplement combination of Glucosamine plus Chondroitin Sulfate did NOT provide significant relief from osteoarthritis pain among all participants. However, a smaller subgroup of study participants with moderate-to-severe pain showed significant relief with the combined supplements.
A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International1, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for overall health and fracture rates.
Clinical Trial Shows Supplement is Safe Therapeutic Option for OA Suffers New research shows that chondroitin sulfate significantly decreased pain and improved hand function in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand compared with those in the placebo group.
There’s no denying that people need calcium for strong, healthy bones. But new research from North Carolina State University suggests that not getting enough calcium in the earliest days of life could have a more profound, lifelong impact on bone health and perhaps even obesity than previously thought.
As a result of injury or as part of the ageing process, joint function is impaired when cartilage (the protective covering at the ends of the bones), which form the joints, breaks down. Cartilage acts as a shock-absorbing tissue and is made up of 65% to 80% water, collagen and proteoglycans.
In sustaining the life of all living organisms, clean water is second only to clean air. In a moderate climate, human beings can survive for approximately five weeks without food, but only about five days without water. In a man weighing 70 kg, 60-70% of the total body weight is water; at least 40 litres. Actual water content and requirements of the body varies according to build
The use and acceptance of such therapies and medicines in Australia and throughout the world is on the increase. It’s currently estimated that more than 60% of Australians use alternative medicines at least once a year and with the current trend, this figure will continue to rise. Australians spend about $621 million per year on alternative medicines and $309 million on alternative therapies.
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