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A Basic Overview of Chinese Medicine
A Basic Overview of Chinese MedicineThere is an undeniable mystique that accompanies Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, a range of traditional medical and therapeutic practices developed in China over thousands of years. In fact, one of the…
What is Osgood Schlatters Disease?
As a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates in our bones, and it does take some time for the muscles, ligaments and nerves to adjust to their new positions. This article explains the reason for growth pains focusing on the area of the knees and offers advice to those dancers who may be experiencing pain in this area.
Why do dancers often get growing pains?
Why do dancers often get growing pains?Lots of girls and boys between the ages of 10 and 16 may be experiencing pain related to their rapid growth. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates in our bones, and…
Two Ways To Deal With Arthritis
Two Ways To Deal With ArthritisFor the past three days, Mr. Ray was not able to drive his wife to the office because he was suffering from extreme knee pain due to gout. Even the simple task of rising from bed was very difficult for him to…
Is Society Embracing Self-Destruction?
Is Society Embracing Self-Destruction?You don't have to be suicidal or depressed to be a threat to yourself. Sometimes, as performance anxiety or status anxiety pushes us to do more and be more, we lead ourselves down a dangerous path. Athletes,…
Lance Armstrong Winning the Race against Cancer
Lance Armstrong Winning the Race against CancerLance Armstrong is one of the most famous athletes in the world today not only because of his athletic abilities but because of his extraordinary will power. After having won the Tour d' France…
Pain That Brings You To Your Knees
Pain That Brings You To Your KneesHave you ever imagined yourself not having knees? Surely, it is a delight to see those shapely, long legs, but without the knees, those legs will be useless. The knee is a weight-bearing joint that connects…
Home Remedies For Knee Pain
Home Remedies For Knee PainWith passage of time, many of us do not realize the amount of wear and tear our body goes through. Did you ever imagine getting up from a sitting position could be a bone wrenching experience? When joint and knee…
Knee Pain Factors! Prevention Better Than Cure!
Knee Pain Factors! Prevention Better Than Cure!When a young athlete has the condition, he or she usually has a throbbing pain that occurs just below the knee joint. You may have pain in the joint at the base of your big toe, or in your foot,…
Martial Arts Philosophy and Proper Training
Martial Arts Philosophy and Proper TrainingMartial arts are systems of offensive and defensive combat movements which includes proper punching, kicking, blocking, and other combative skills. Many people often associate martial arts to violence…
Acupuncture Ancient Chinese Healing Method for Stress and Disease
Acupuncture Ancient Chinese Healing Method for Stress and DiseaseAcupuncture, as an alternative medical practice, is now making headway in the Western world. It is now accepted as a drug-free treatment and method of stress relief. Practiced…
The Hazards of Over-Training
The Hazards of Over-TrainingPhysical training is something that is integral to success in a vast majority of sports. Being at the ideal physical condition for a particular sport, or at least as close to it as possible, is something that athletes…
Crash Hits Common Injuries In Car Accidents
Crash Hits Common Injuries In Car AccidentsCars are the most visible signs of modernity in an otherwise ancient world. No urban environment would be complete without these four-wheeled machines. Most people see them as a convenience, enabling…
The Hazards Of Extreme Sports
The Hazards Of Extreme SportsIf you're a true extreme sports fan, then you've seen the incredible stunts of the Yasutoko brothers... you're aware of the legend of Tony Hawk... and you've seen more than one brave climber swing from ledge to…
How Does Knee Surgery Work?
How Does Knee Surgery Work?The most common reasons for knee surgery are arthritis and injury. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that slowly wears away cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammation of the knee, causing damage to the…
When The Task Demands Extreme Precision
When The Task Demands Extreme PrecisionIn life, there will always be certain tasks that require pinpoint precision, where the slightest mistake or miscalculation could prove disastrous. For most people, that level of pinpoint physical precision…