Arthritis

Health / Massage / Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis. (see osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudogout).
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Science / Biology / Rheumatoid Arthritis: A crippling form of arthritis that begins with infiammation and thickening of the synovial membrane, followed by bone degeneration and disfigurement. MORE

Osteoarthritis

Health / Acupuncture / Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Also known as degenerative arthritis. MORE

Animal Massage

Health / Massage / Animal Massage: Both pets and performance animals experience soft-tissue damage in their daily lives just as humans do. Therapeutic massage provides significant relief, stimulates healing, and promotes stress reducti MORE

Magnet Therapy

Health / Massage / Magnet Therapy: The therapeutic use of magnets may be older than acupuncture, originally involving a material called magnetite applied in a poultice. Today?€™s magnet therapy is still applied to the skin, but emp MORE

Acupressure

Health / Massage / Acupressure: Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body?€™s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, MORE

Massage

Health / Massage / Massage: The manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues and promote relaxation and well-being. Therapeutic massage can ease tension and reduce pain. Massage can be a MORE