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Arthroplasty: What Is It and Do I Need It?

Arthroplasty literally means a surgical repair of a joint. It is an operative procedure done by an orthopedic surgeon who replaces or repairs a dysfunctional joint. In many cases these joints have been damaged through either injury or the long term degeneration of an arthritic condition. Arthritis is really a generic term that describes over 100 different medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. In some severe cases where the joints has been disabled in the individual is no longer able to be functional and arthroplasty surgery is recommended. Currently there are forms of arthroplasty which include re-sectioning the joint structure, resurfacing the joint structure and replacing the joint structure. For the last 45 years the most common form has been a surgical replacement with a prosthetic. The most common form of arthroplasty is replacement of the hip, knee and hands. Other indications for arthroplasty include a vascular necrosis, congenital dyslocation, traumatized j...

Aloe Vera: The Healthy Plant

These extracts have been used for medicinal purposes in humans for over 2,000 years. Because of the numerous nutrients contained within the leaves of this plant, aloe vera is used today to treat a variety of conditions, either by ingestion or as a topical ointment. Aloe Vera Topical Application The gel extracted from the leaves of the Aloe vera plant can be applied topically to treat a number of skin conditions and is included in many skin care recipes. The premise of aloe vera topical applications is that an increase in circulation speeds the healing process and aloe vera acts to dilate capillaries. Furthermore, the phytonutrients contained in the aloe vera leaf have strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Aloe vera also contains magnesium lactate, which minimizes itching. The topical uses for aloe vera are endless, including wounds, infections, burns, frostbite, sores, abrasions, insect bites, stings and sunburn. Clinical Studies of Aloe Vera Plant and Juice Numerous clinic...

A Healthy Oatmeal Porridge Recipe Perfect for Young and Old

Children have started eating this rich and healthy breakfast before school. More and more people are starting to develop their oaty taste buds just so they can have a high source of fiber and energy in the mornings. It naturally helps that oats are so low in calories and a bowl of porridge, therefore, made in water or indeed in skimmed milk, can help while dieting. Depending on your taste buds and diet requirements you can make oatmeal porridge with water or milk. Oatmeal Beta-Glucan and Fiber Benefits Oats, oat bran, and oatmeal contain beta-glucan, a specific fiber which is proven to have beneficial effects on cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that beta-glucan can further benefit diabetes patients. There is also enough soluble fiber in oats to reduce the risk of heart disease as long as it is a part of a low-fat diet. Of course, being high in fiber and in complex carbohydrates, a bowl of oatmeal is also great for the digestive tract, especially in the morning since it releases e...

Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy With Herbs

What do your Kidneys do? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in your abdomen which form a part of the urinary tract. They are responsible for filtering waste products and useful chemicals from your blood and eliminating the waste products into the urine. Without the kidneys, waste products and toxins would soon build up in the blood to dangerous levels and damage your body. Your kidneys regulate the body's level of necessary substances like water, sodium and potassium. The correct balance of such substances is vital for your body to function healthily, but excess amounts can be harmful. As well as removing wastes, the kidneys are also responsible for releasing vital hormones. Renin is a hormone important in regulating salt levels and blood pressure. Erythropoietin is vital in the process of red blood cell formation in the bone marrow. The kidneys also produce the biologically active form of Vitamin D which is used for absorbing calcium and maintaining the health and strength of ...

Health Benefits of Eucalyptus Honey

Amongst the array of honey products, have you tried Eucalyptus honey before? Besides its very distinct taste and odor, what makes it so special is its host of health benefits. Eucalyptus is one of the plants that is commonly applied together with honey as a home remedy due to its medicinal healing properties of the compound eucalyptol present in it. Eucalyptus essential oil obtained from fresh leaves of the tall evergreen eucalyptus tree has and is used in a variety of over the counter drugs including rubs, inhalers, liniments, rash creams, and mouthwashes. The eucalyptus tree, also known as fever tree, blue gum tree or stringy bark tree, has the botanical name Eucalyptus Globulus. It is native to Australia but was introduced to other parts of the world including India, Europe and South Africa a few centuries ago. Though many countries do produce eucalyptus oil, Australia is still the worlds prime supplier of eucalyptus oil. The health benefits of the colorless eucalyptus oil which is ...

Preparing for a career as a professional Herbalist

Alternative medicine, once avoided by the medical profession as ineffective and even dangerous, has gained popularity and recognition in recent years as its efficiency and security have been examined and validated. In particular, the use of herbs to treat various diseases natural approved by physicians as a useful complement to or substitute for the traditional pharmaceutical drugs more.Professional herboristes act as natural pharmacists, growth and distribution plants useful to help diseases ranging from to menstrual migraine patient cramps and psychological disorders, same as depression or bipolaire.Bien disorder that not all are incorrectly responds well to treatment herbal, continues to develop herbal medicine domain and trained and educated, certified herboristes are always in demand. No formal training is compulsory for those who wish to increase the herbs and sell them to clinics or professional health workers, clinical and professional herboristes typically suffer a long trai...