All of these problems together can add up to restricted, painful joints for many. And while moving around may not sound appealing, it’s actually the right way to address this common problem of aging. As you move, the synovial fluid in your joints is better able to keep your joints loos...
COPD is caused by long-term exposure to cigarette smoke, chemicals or fumes at work, air pollution, or other irritants. Over time, exposure to these toxic substances damages the airways and makes them less elastic. The walls between the air sacs are destroyed, making it difficult for the al...
(pH) level, moving nutrients into your cells, moving wastes out of your cells, and ensuring that your nerves, muscles, the heart, and the brain work the way they should.The Science Behind ElectrolytesThe term "electrolyte" derives from the Greek words "electron" (meaning amber, a reference...
Primary osteoarthritis, as part of the normal aging process, is most likely to strike the joints that receive the most use or stress over the years. These include the knees, the joints of the big toes, and those of the lower part of the spine. Another common form of osteoarthritis affects...
The bony structure is composed of the tibia and fibula bones, which articulate with each other at the proximal and distal tibiofibular joints. The muscles of the leg are grouped into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments by extensions of fascia and exert their action on the ankle,...
The following conditions may disqualify you for military service: a. Arthritis. b. Complaint of a disease or injury of the spine or sacroiliac joints with or without objective signs that has prevented the individual from successfully following a physically active vocation in civilian life or that ...
Physical therapy for improving strength, flexibility, and posture. Steroid shots, which reduce pain and swelling in the joints. Only three of these can be safely taken per year, and their effects are temporary. While these treatments may be enough, more serious cases of bone spurs could require...
Is using the term "allopathy" to describe mainstream (i.e. real) medicine, pejorative? I know the term was originally used by homeopaths to insult real medicine, but I have heard it being used more and more lately, and am curious if there is still a pejorative sense to the term. pejor...
footwear selection, can help preventcommon foot problemssuch as plantar fasciitis,bunions, and heel pain. By staying informed about footwear technology and trends and seeking professional advice when needed, individuals can take proactive steps towards maintaining their foot health for the long term. ...
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 dis·solve (di-zolv') To change or cause to change from a solid to a dispersed form by immersion in a fluid of suitable properties. [L.dis-solvo,pp.-solutus,to loose asunder, to dissolve] ...