From the monthly archives: February 2011
Curcumin is the yellow spice derived from the plant Curcuma longa, commonly called turmeric. Extensive research over the last 50 years indicates that curcumin can both prevent and treat cancer and inhibit inflammation. The anti-cancer potential of curcumin stems from its ability to suppress proliferation of a wide variety of tumor cells and down-regulate or [...]
Continue Reading →Cartilage, specifically, hyaline cartilage is the tissue that lines the articular (contacting) surfaces of bones. If the cartilage deteriorates it can lead to pain and inflammation in the weight bearing joints, mostly the knees and hips, as nerve endings in the joint get exposed to abrasive action. This can force the sufferer to elect for [...]
Continue Reading →Today, a patient of mine returned from a trip to Australia. She relates how her vacation was interrupted by the recent flooding in that country, and by something else– a nasty spider bite. Now, if you’ve ever watched Discovery Channel and saw one of those nature shows on extreme insects, you’ll know that many come [...]
Continue Reading →If you suffer from migraine headaches, take note: a small study done in Brazil concluded that taking melatonin 30 minutes before bed time can reduce migraine frequency and intensity. The study involved 34 subjects; 29 of which were female. The participants reported experiencing 2-8 migraines per month, on average. Some had migraines with auras– visual [...]
Continue Reading →Walk-FIt: Relieve Foot and Lower Back Pain
