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09/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Yoga basti effectively manages osteoarthritis symptoms

Osteoarthritis, a common degenerative disease seen in the elderly, is treated in Ayurvedic medicine with yoga basti. In a study published in the International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, the effects of yoga basti in osteoarthritis were evaluated. Researchers from India conducted the study by recruiting 30 people with osteoarthritis to participate. Then, the study participants […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tai Chi found to significantly improve knee movement and flexibility in osteoarthritis patients

For older adults seeking a drug-free approach to managing knee osteoarthritis (OA), practicing tai chi could be the key to improving their knee movement and flexibility. Knee OA is one of the most common joint problems that people run into as they get older. However, it’s considered to be a major cause of disability for […]

08/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Exploring the potential of non-invasive complementary therapies for knee osteoarthritis

A Chinese trial examined two different forms of auriculotherapy as non-invasive complementary therapies for elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis. It found that both laser auriculotherapy and magneto-auriculotherapy showed potential as individual therapies, with their effectiveness increasing if taken together. This trial was funded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Its results were published in the […]

08/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists develop potential alternative treatment for arthritis

A recently released herbal medicine could offer a means of treating arthritis without resorting to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In a Korean animal study, the herbal complex ChondroT was shown to alleviate the crippling effects of osteoarthritis on rats. As more and more people enter old age, osteoarthritis is becoming a serious problem. The disease […]

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