Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 20 million Americans. It is a condition that adversely affects hyaline articular cartilage, the smooth tough gristle that caps the ends of long bones. Hyaline cartilage consists of two components: a matrix made up of a combination of proteoglycans (complexes of proteins […]
Every health care professional has an important part to play in the health and wellbeing of the individual in Singapore health care system. From a doctor, a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, speech therapist, everyone has a place in this very important role in health. So how can a physiotherapist or physical therapist help? To understand […]
Psoriasis is a condition which is characterized by having dry, red plaques of thickened skin as a result from over production of skin cells. It is usually caused by an immune system malfunction which in turn causes the overproduction of skin cells. This thick and scaly skin usually appears on the person’s elbow, scalp or […]
Undoubtedly, acne damages your self-esteem and lowers your confidence level. Acne on face is embarrassing and hampers self-esteem. There are plenty of ways like medicines, antibiotics, topical creams and lotions to get rid of acne. But these may not work for all as different people have different type of skin texture and may even pose […]
While traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine has promoted the health benefits of the Bhringraj plant for many hundreds of years, recent scientific studies have confirmed the hair growth potential offered by Bhringraj (also known as Eclipta alba). Traditional remedies are rarely tested by scientists but the weight of anecdotal evidence and the popularity of Bhringraj as […]
Being diagnosed with a fungal infection is never a pleasant experience, but it is a condition that almost half of all women will suffer from at some point in their lives. If you dread the thought of taking prescription drugs as a treatment, you should be relieved to discover that there are a number of […]
Many people automatically assume that when they are diagnosed with incontinence that they will have to settle for an awkward, ill-fitting, adult diaper. They resign themselves to never being able to use underwear that will comfortable again. The good news is that this is not true. Today, there is a wide variety of incontinence products […]
For those who have tried getting a massage as well as trying out acupuncture, you might also want to try out Shiatsu massage. This method is described to be using acupressure. This means that it has put together the techniques that both acupuncture and massage can provide. But does this indicate that the benefits that […]
When you are experiencing a few aches and pains here and there, you might want to try getting a massage. For minor aches, people find that a good massage can pretty much relax the muscles. This will allow the muscles to attain their normal state which is free from any pain. There will be no […]
Few industries offer the level of competition that one will find in pharmaceuticals. Every aspect of the industry presents barriers, pitfalls, traps, and roadblocks that can knock a business out of the game altogether if it is not careful. It comes down to knowledge. The key to staying in competition in the pharmaceutical industry is […]
