(Natural News) If you’re suffering from joint and back pain, it’s a good idea to slow down. Intense and heavy exercises can put stress on your body even more and make you feel more spent than refreshed after every workout. Try low-impact cardio exercises for a change. These are slow-burn exercises that go easy on your […]

(Natural News) Glucosamine is a compound naturally produced by the human body. It is found in the cartilage, the tough tissue that cushions your joints. Despite not being a dietary nutrient, glucosamine can be taken in supplement form and is used particularly by osteoarthritis sufferers to relieve pain caused by their condition. Glucosamine in supplements […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that a commonly used painkiller for hip and knee pain called cortisone injections may be more dangerous than previously thought. In a review published in the journal Radiology, the researchers found that cortisone injections may accelerate joint disintegration and hasten the need for hip and […]

(Natural News) Right now, osteoarthritis is the top cause of disability among Americans, with one out of every three adults in the U.S. suffering from the condition in some form. While aging and stress on joints may play a role, exposure to fluoride through drinking water may well be one of the bigger reasons behind […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Duke University and Sweden’s Lund University have found that humans may be able to regrow cartilage in the joints. In a study published in the journal Science Advances, the researchers identified a mechanism for innate cartilage repair similar to that used by salamanders to regenerate limbs. This mechanism appears to be more active in the ankles and […]

(Natural News) Honey bees are known for producing useful products, such as honey, royal jelly, bee pollen and propolis. Aside from serving as food (honey), these natural products are widely used for their substantial health benefits. But there’s another thing honey bees produce that most people wouldn’t expect to have medicinal uses. Bee venom, a […]

(Natural News) In this double-blind study, American and South Korean researchers evaluated the potential of purified European honey bee (Apis mellifera) venom biotherapy (HBV) to treat osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain and physical function. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited 538 patients with Kellgren/Lawrence grade 1-3 radiographic knee […]

(Natural News) The shoulder blades or scapulae are triangular bones located on the upper back. The scapulae serve many functions including shoulder rotation and spinal support. Pain along this region is often caused by poor posture and muscle strain. However, serious conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, lung cancer and osteoporosis, can also affect the shoulders. […]

(Natural News) Joints refer to the parts of the body where your bones meet each other, particularly in the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. These connections allow the bones to move around. However, as you grow older, you may start to experience pain and discomfort emanating from these joints. People often see this developing joint […]

(Natural News) Researchers from hospitals affiliated with Jining University and Jilin University in China investigated whether tai chi chuan (TCC) exercises can improve functional outcomes and the quality of life (QOL) of patients with primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to knee osteoarthritis (OA). Their findings were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. […]