Osteoporosis: Treatment options and supplements

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose strength, becoming more likely to break and producing changes in posture. It is especially common in women after the menopause, in older adults, in people with a family history of fractures, in those who are underweight, smoke, drink heavily, use steroid medicines for a long time, getSigue leyendo "Osteoporosis: Treatment options and supplements"

Fighting the Tide to Change Persistent Misconceptions about Osteopathy

King Canute (Cnut the Great), the 11th-century Norse ruler of England, Denmark, and Norway sat by the shore and commanded the tide to stop, but the waves ignored him. This was not arrogance - rather, he was demonstrating to his courtiers that even a king's power is limited. I would not compare myself to thatSigue leyendo "Fighting the Tide to Change Persistent Misconceptions about Osteopathy"

The Difference between Chinese and Modern Western Medicine

Chinese and modern Western medicine are very different in terms of how disease and ill-health are conceived and treated, and in terms of their relative advantages and disadvantages. I will attempt to describe these differences below, but I should point out that what follows is just my own understanding, and others may have other opinions.Sigue leyendo "The Difference between Chinese and Modern Western Medicine"

Jaw Tension and Bruxism: How to fix it!

Many of us experience jaw tension at some time or other. Sometimes it becomes chronic and can manifest as clenching or tooth grinding (bruxism) during the night. The latter produces wear on the teeth and mechanical stress on the jaw joints (the temporomandibular or TMJ joints), one or both of which can become inflamed, painful,Sigue leyendo "Jaw Tension and Bruxism: How to fix it!"