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Running around open fields and on the beach with your children, cycling through a forest with the sun peeking through the trees, knitting a beautiful scarf, typing a long email or writing a letter to a good friend…are these mere memories?As an Osteoarthritis sufferer you may quite possibly be nodding your head in agreement with that last line.Life is definitely not as easy as it used to be. Many joints are now stiff and painful to use, be it in the knees, hips, fingers, hands or other places. … read more

Pregnancy is an exciting time for women yet it does bring along a number of challenging health conditions that are temporary but uncomfortable. Using acupressure can help a pregnant lady deal with morning sickness, back pain, relaxation, indigestion, nausea and other issues in a natural way. Acupressure is an ancient Chinese technique similar to acupuncture. The difference is that acupressure uses finger pressure and acupuncture uses needles. The purpose of acupressure is to facilitate in activ … read more

TENS is a non-invasive, drug free, self controlled, highly effective treatment for pain. It is used worldwide and recommended by sports coaches, physiotherapy departments, pain clinics, doctors and other medical practitioners. A TENS machine will ease pain, and should result in a decrease of drug intake. For many the relief is dramatic.Read our articles on how a TENS machines can relieve many different maladies and share your views and experiences. … read more

That special day is approaching and although you may have another 2 months until your due date, your nesting has begun and you're already packing your hospital bag…well it's turning more into a case load now.You're excited and curious to meet that little mover inside of you yet also nervous for the labour, birth and after-birth.Throughout your pregnancy doctors, nurses, husband, mum, mum-in-law, friends, next door neighbours, lady in the supermarket queue and just about anybody have shared their … read more

If one was to ask a selection of females to reflect back to before they started their periods and comment on their expectations on beginning the menstruation cycle, one would be very surprised as to the range of answers they would receive. 'Red letter day' or 'P day' is approached by young girls in a variety of ways. There are those who are fully prepared and excited to enter 'womanhood', others totally ignorant about this day and the future changes of her body and some are nervous about how w … read more