Joint pain can be a source of discomfort and impaired quality of life. Fortunately, there are natural approaches, such as dietary supplements, herbal medicine and homeopathy, that can help relieve and prevent this pain. Let’s explore organic and natural care methods to maintain healthy joints and relieve joint pain.
Organic and natural treatments can be a gentle and effective approach to relieving and preventing joint pain. However, it is essential to use them appropriately and consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice. By combining these natural methods with a healthy lifestyle, you can maintain healthy joints and reduce joint pain significantly.
When our faithful four-legged companions suffer from joint pain, it can be particularly worrying. These joint disorders in pets are often the result of degradation of joint cartilage or abnormal production of bone tissue, leading to inflammation. In this article, we will explore in detail the causes of joint pain in pets and how to … Read more
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint characterized by destruction of the articular cartilage and marginal osteophytosis . Two forms of osteoarthritis are described: primary osteoarthritis and secondary osteoarthritis . In primary osteoarthritis, there is no clear or precise triggering cause. It mainly occurs in the subject over fifty years, presenting a predisposed ground. Secondary osteoarthritis follows a joint fracture, joint dysfunction of various causes (septic … Read more
Harpago , which means grapple or harpoon in Latin, and from the Greek phuton , which is translated by plant, vegetable , gives its name to harpagophytum because its fruits are provided with hooks curved in the shape of grapples; they cling to the fur and hooves of animals which frantically struggle in all directions to get rid of them, hence its other name of “Devil’s Claw” . A little … Read more
Juniper, whose botanical name is Juniperus communis L., belongs to the Cupressaceae family. The essential oil comes from the fruiting cones or “Juniper berries”. Juniper essential oil, from a tree with a rich history, has been considered a panacea for centuries. Its origins date back to prehistoric times, when its properties were already recognised and … Read more
Wintergreen was known and used for a long time by Amerindians for inflammatory pathologies . The Indians in fact made an enormous consumption of wintergreen, both internally, against infectious diseases , to bring down fever, and externally, to relieve their pain and heal their wounds. A little history At the beginning of the 19th century, the Iroquois prepared “ Swains panacea ”, … Read more
A medical material, a tinctorial plant but also a spice, turmeric has provided its benefits to men for 3,000 years . This perennial plant, some specimens of which nowadays adorn florists’ shops, is best known for its underground parts which, like ginger, are in fact made up of rhizomes. A little history Turmeric has been known to the … Read more
A herniated disc is the protrusion of an intervertebral disc or its nucleus outside its normal limits. In France, this condition affects men more than women, mainly between the ages of 20 and 30. A disc is made up of a gelatinous nucleus, the nucleus pulposus, and an envelope of peripheral fibres that connect the … Read more
Spondylitis is a condition that affects the spine as well as the sacroiliac joints. Better known under the name of ankylosing spondylitis, it is a polygenic disease (due to several genes but also to environmental factors) which affects a relatively young population between 15 and 50 years old. What is ankylosing spondylitis ? Ankylosing spondylitis … Read more
Back pain is one of the most common causes of medical consultations. This article covers lower back pain, but does not cover serious trauma such as fractures, dislocations, subluxations, etc. The cause of back pain, especially mechanical, is often multifactorial, with underlying disorders exacerbated by fatigue, muscle pain, poor posture due to bad habits, weakness … Read more
What are cramps? Muscle contractures or cramps affect muscles that are used intensely without prior warm-up. It is an involuntary, sudden and painful contraction of a muscle segment or several muscles lasting a few seconds. What is a cramp? Cramp occurs more quickly than muscle soreness, after exercise that is too intense or lasts too … Read more