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Dr. Reed Lerman talks to a patient about his degenerative disc treatment with the DRX9000 and the K-laser. He was experiencing severe back pain episodes for over 20 years. He wanted a non invasive alternative to surgery after his treatment with the DRX9000, the K-Laser (class IV therapeutic laser) and gentle chiropractic he experienced a dramatic reduction in pain, some days completely pain free and the ability to pick his little girl up again. Dr. Reed Lerman, D.C. currently practices in Manahawkin, New Jersey utilizing the DRX9000, K-Laser class IV laser and Chiropractic.

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Fractures, bone pain, foot or leg cramp during post menopause can also be referred to as Osteoporosis. Bone strength slowly decreases and causes the skeletal system to become more fragile. Bone density represents about 70 percent of the bone’s strength. When osteoporosis exists, the bone become porous, giving the body a greater chance to have fractures, bone pain, foot or leg cramps.

Post menopause is the final phase of the transition of your body caused by hormone levels changing with your age. Most women over the age of 50 should consider having a test done that measures the density of your bones.

Considering having a bone density test done by a physician is a diagnostic test that will measure the amount of minerals left in your bones allowing the doctor to determine whether or not osteoporosis has set in.

These tests have been debated as to whether or not your physician has enough evidence to administer the proper medication to treat these symptoms. The testing is very valuable because it will give your doctor the proper information to administer hormone, and/or drug treatment.

There is a number of prescription drugs used to treat these symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one way to treat these symptoms. Replacement hormones consist of synthetic estrogen, and or, progestin. These hormones replace a woman’s depleting hormones allowing the body to be relieved of the symptoms of menopause. These replacement hormones, if taken up to five years after menopause begins can stop the effects of osteoporosis. It is estimated that HRT can give a 50 to 80 percent decrease in vertebral fractures, and a 23 percent decrease in non-vertebral fractures if taken with a five year use. There are side effects to HRT which include bloating, nausea, breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, weight gain, depression, and a possible increase of migraine headaches.

Herbs have also been used to treat osteoporosis such as Vitex, also known as chaste berry. This herb is known to even out hot flashes, mood swings, and restore vaginal lubrication.

The symptoms of fractures, bone pain, foot or leg cramps are feelings of power surges throughout the body, and can be very uncomfortable.

Along with the hormone/drug treatment, there are also natural ways to fight fractures, bone pain, foot or leg crams during post menopause.

By drinking milk, eating calcium rich foods, such as broccoli, deep green leaf lettuces like kale, and taking calcium supplements. Doctors recommend that you take 1,500 mg., along with magnesium because it will work with your body to help you absorb the calcium better. Foods to avoid during this time are caffeine, including chocolate, alcohol, and spicy foods. You can also increase your diet with foods like soy tofu, and soy products because they are rich in isflavones. By utilizing these mediums you can delay the natural causes of fractures, bone pain, foot or leg cramps, during post menopause because when you lose bone density, you can not get it back.

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Raj Kumar
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Do you know the most common method for pain relief?  It is taking pharmaceutical drugs.  We are a society that does not like to suffer from pain.  However, our favorite choice is to reach into the medicine cabinet for relief.  Obviously, pharmaceutical drugs have their place for certain conditions or injuries, but we take them for almost any ailment.  Do you know the second most common method for pain relief?  Massage therapy.

Drugs are so prevalent as a means of pain relief, that many people do not even realize that there are other options.  In fact there are natural ways that do not build up the dependence that taking certain drugs or medications can cause.  Massage therapy is a natural method that has been used effectively for centuries.  Massage therapy not only relaxes the body, but it helps to clear the mind and even to increase awareness.

There are many different massage therapy techniques.  Some of the more popular ones are Swedish, shiatsu, acupressure, reflexology, and deep tissue.  Each of the techniques targets particular areas and has specific benefits.  All of these massage therapy techniques are available in massage chairs.

Massage recliners now offer full body massage capability.  They can effectively deliver a variety of massage treatments for effective pain relief.  The advanced technology incorporated into these chairs can reproduce massages as performed by a qualified masseuse.

Massage chairs are massage therapy machines.  They have a different economic than human labor does.  For instance, a $2,000 massage chair will have a minimum life span of 1,000 hours.  The economics per hour of massage is $2.00 per hour. By contrast, a human massage therapist runs $50.00 per hour without a tip.  A massage chair has an upfront cost which is then amortized over a long life versus paying a high cost per hour for a masseuse.

A massage chair is tremendously convenient.  It is always ready and waiting for you.  You can have it at your home or office.  It provides massage therapy in parallel which means you have a quick 5 minute full body massage for a quick refresher.  It never gets tired, so you can go as long as you like.

Some of the best massage chair brands offer a vast array of massage therapies to choose from.  You can find Swedish, Hawaiian, sports, deep tissue, and many others.  You can also select the areas to focus, whether it is your whole back, neck, shoulders or a specific point.  These massage chairs provide effective pain relief.

The best massage chairs are made by top manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sanyo and Omega.  They provide comprehensive massage treatments to relieve pain and to relax and soothe muscles.  They have extensive research into massage and its corresponding techniques and benefits.  These methods are then introduced into their massage chairs to provide effective massage treatments.

If you suffer from aches, pains and soreness, then a massage chair may be a great alternative for you.  You can get consistent full body relief in the comfort and convenience of home.  Massage chairs have a tremendous variety of full body massage therapies to choose from.  It is a natural and healthy alternative to reliance on pharmaceutical drugs.  If you use a massage chair consistently, it is the most economical form of massage therapy available today.

James Knolan
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Ayurveda is used widely to treat Arthritis. According to the Ayurveda, arthritis is caused due to an excess of ama and lack of agni. The reason for this is nothing but poor digestion and a weakened colon. This results in the accumulation of undigested food and also building up of waste matter. Poor digestion in the system allows toxins to accumulate in the body. Along with this the problems with the colon let the toxins to reach the joints.

Therefore, the only way to treat arthritis is by stimulating the digestive fire which is the agni and to reduce the ama.

Ayurveda identifies and distinguishes three categories of arthritis. These categories are corresponding to vata, pitta, and kapha. For treating this condition properly, it is crucial to carefully diagnose which type of arthritis you have.

There are three types of Arthritis according to Ayurveda. These include:

- Vata

- Pitta

- Kapha

Vata

If arthritis is due to vata in your body, your joints will crack and pop. The joint then become dry. they are not swollen if excess vata is not the cause for arthritis.

Pitta

The arthritis which is caused due to Pitta is characterized by inflammation. The joint becomes swollen. The joint also becomes painful even without having any kind of movement. The knee looks red and feels hot to the touch.

Kapha

In kapha-type arthritis, the joint tends to become stiff and swollen. The joint also feels cold and clammy rather than being hot. A little movement in the joint tends to increase the pain than reducing it.

General Treatment of Arthritis

Depending on an individual’s lifestyle, his diet, and his emotional pattern, either vata, pitta, or kapha goes out of balance and this can lead to arthritis. After that, a particular dosha slows down agni which is the digestive fire. This results in the toxic, sticky by-product of insufficient digestion and this is known as ama.

Vata is the main active dosha. Vata brings the ama into the colon. After that, from there it travels through the system. Vata then gets in the bone tissue and in the joints. This gives rise to the stiffness and pain characteristic of arthritis.

Ayurveda tries to remove the ama from the joint. It also mainly attempts to bring it back to the colon and later eliminating it. For being able to do this, we need to keep the colon clean and the best way to determine the kind of arthritis. Once you determine that, you can start remedies which are recommended for the specific type of arthritis. If you do not know which kind of arthritis it is, whether vata, pitta, or kapha arthritis, you can safely take 1 teaspoon of triphala at night. You can take that along with 1/2 to 1 cup warm water.

If you kind of get to know which kind of arthritis it is, you can follow this. Along with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon with warm water, use the following for treatment:

Use Haritaki for vata-type arthritis Use Amalaki for pitta-type arthritis Use Bibbitaki for kapha-type arthritis

Ayurveda suggest general techniques to increase the intensity of the digestive fire which is agni. This is done to burn up the toxins which are posing threat to the body.

Natural Solution: Arthcare Oil – An Anti-inflammatory Herbal massage oil.

Arthcare is an anti-inflammatory herbal oil which not only gives a relief from joint pains but also strengthens the bone tissues, the skeletal and the neuromuscular systems, giving a comfortable movements of joints and muscles.

http://www.ayurvediccure.com/arthcareoil.htm

You can follow some diets, any of the below and start getting treated for arthritis

You can use selected foods and herbs

You can use detoxification diet

Normally, a three- to five-day detoxification diet is prescribed to people having this kind of problem. You can have plenty of vegetables, juices, spices and herbs. These are usually taken during the fast. This food habit lasts till the body shows signs that the digestive fire is really burning strong. Also importantly, these signs include a return of the appetite. These signs also create a feeling of lightness apart from creating a feeling of giving a clear coating to the tongue.

Use of Enemas/ Cleaning Colon

There are enemas and other means of cleaning the colon. These are used very often to help detoxification in the body.

Gemstone Therapy

Use of Ruby, garnet or other “hot” gems which are set in gold are also used for all three kinds of arthritis.

Also there is a use of herbal, medicinal or essential oils to treat arthritis.

Several oils could be applied to the skin. These oils help the body clear toxins. They also help you relieve pain and restore mobility in your legs.

There is an oil names Mahanarayan oil. This oil helps in improving flexibility, stiffness, and muscle fatigue. This oil also removes pain. The oil is mixed with sesame oil and applied to the places where there is pain. This oil also breaks up the blockages. After the oil application, you can take warm heat, yoga, and bath. You can also take a mild exercise as this can further improves this situation.

Narayan oil is another good oil if you have muscle and joint pain. This can also be used for lower body circulation apart from being used for reversing imbalances caused by aging.

Avipattikar churna is used to ingest for rheumatism.

Heat Therapy

In this kind of treatment, the patient will be asked to sit in a sauna. He may also be told to have steam applied directly to the affected areas.

Use of herbs, spices and bitters

There are various herbs, spices and bitters which are being used in Ayurveda. These herbs are often applied externally or they are ingested inside the body. These methods of treatment are believed to cleanse the body. They also do a great deal to relieve pain and stiffness. Some herbs which are used include Mint, ephedra, golden seal, gentian, nirgundi, eucalyptus leaves. Apart from that herbs like prasarini, quassia, coptis, scute, phellodendrom, aloe, guggul, du huo, ligusticum, Siberian ginseng, myrrh, and yucca are also used.

Using all the above methods of treatment, one can successfully treat arthritis. In most cases, the oil used tends to be every effective especially for people in the older age who will not be able to take specific kind of treatments like yoga or exercise to treat arthritis.

Dr John Anne
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