Tag: arthritis
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Moringa – Health Benefits, and Side Effects
The world is slowly waking up to a new superfood, one that’s native to India and that we have consumed for centuries. Moringa oleifera – better known as the drumstick tree and also known as the horseradish/ben tree – has been used in Ayurveda for years now. Moringa health benefits include treating and preventing diseases…
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Arthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Arthritis is the swelling or inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is generally characterised as stiffness or joint pain and usually worsen with age. Statistics suggest that 1 in 4 adults are prone to arthritis. It might affect one or more joints at the same time. In addition, it is also one of the primary reasons…
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10 Health Risks of Being Overweight or Obese
Overweight is not an appearance issue; it is a medical concern. Overweight is a condition in which a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat. Excess body fat increases strain on the bones and organs and causes changes in hormones and metabolism. People with a body mass index greater than 30 are classified as…
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5 Reasons to Snack on Flax Seeds
Also known as linseeds, flax seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fiber crops in the world. Originally cultivated in China and Egypt, these little brown seeds are known for their health benefits since long. It’s said that Charlemagne, king of the Franks during the 8th century, believed so strongly in them that he…
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5 exercise plans to help ease arthritis
Anyone who has arthritis tries to live with the pain. The pain is accompanied by aches, stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion in and around one or more joints. Winter tends to augment the condition. Most often than not, people afflicted by arthritis prefer to stay put but this backfires as the muscles and…