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.
A Manchester Metropolitan University study has found that taking carbohydrate and protein supplements just before, and just after low-resistance exercise, could boost muscle performance and slow muscle wastage in people over retirement age. Moreover, this combination appears to deliver greater fitness benefits than undertaking heavy-resistance training.
Survey findings underline importance of community-wide programmes to address unmet needs in osteoporosis management
Newly released findings of a multinational survey conducted on behalf of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show clear disparities between patients’ and doctors’ perceptions of osteoporosis and its management.
The 13-country survey of 844 postmenopausal patients…
More and more children are receiving chiropractic treatments, Dr. Max Gomez reports.
The chiropractor does what’s called an adjustment, a spinal manipulation designed to adjust the position and movement of the verterbrae.
Critics said adjustments for children aren’t necessary or even safe. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Shevaun Doyle of Hospital for Special Surgery showed Dr. Gomez how the …
Elimination of a molecular gatekeeper leads to the development of arthritis in mice, scientists report in a study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. The newly discovered gatekeeper is a protein that determines the fate – survival or death – of damaging cells that mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues and lead to autoimmune disorders such as arthritis.
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Australian men might live longer and healthier lives if they change a few lifestyle factors and occasionally see a GP, according to a world-first major study of male health problems seen in general practice. Almost 1 in 4 males haven’t seen a doctor in 12 months (compared with 1 in 10 females).
Parenting is a physical job that doesn’t care if mums and dads have back pain. Parenting with chronic pain is a serious problems, especially for mums – with post-pregnancy pain and trauma to the body, combined with the challenge of carrying a squirming toddler or picking up baked beans tossed from a high chair onto the kitchen tiles are that much more challenging when the spine is aching.
An Orthotist is an allied health professional and clinician who’s role is to assess, design, manufacture, fit and supply an appropriate orthosis to suit a particular patient’s needs. An Orthosis is the correct term for a brace, support or appliance, which is fitted to a patient’s body.
Spinal disorders such as back pain, neck pain, scoliosis and disc disease can have a profound effect on a person’s overall health – impacting the ability to work, enjoy every day activities, and for many, the ability to get good night’s sleep. Low back pain is now the world’s biggest work disability, ranking higher than any other condition including infections, depression and cardiac disease.
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