In many countries outside of the United States, public health focuses on prevention rather than cure. Strict Western medicine tends to favor treating an illness or condition either by offering a medication or a surgical procedure. This poses a significant burden on our country’s resources.Medicare and Medicaid programs alone currently spend $84 billion a year on what have become the five major chronic conditions afflicting today’s population: diabetes, heart disease, depressi

In addition to the dreaded (and easily avoidable) holiday weight-gain, we have to be concerned about an increased risk of injury. Increased stress levels during the holidays affect the entire body, as stress can exacerbate neck and back problems. If you’re flying or driving a long distance to your Thanksgiving dinner, get out of your seat and move around frequently (but not while you are driving). While cooking, remember to take breaks and adjust your posture. Carrying heavy

Arthritis is an ailment that is a major impediment to how you work and move. With your joints becoming hard and stiff, any sort of movement becomes difficult and yet it has been suggested by every doctor and physiotherapist that the best way to counter arthritis is to constantly move around and exercise your joints. It is recommended that you follow a moderate exercise plan to help cope with arthritis. Stronger muscles may help to decrease pain and discomfort. Here are some e

Exercise helped reduce associated joint pain in breast cancer patients in a recent study. Pain or stiffness in the joints occurs in up to half of women treated with hormonal therapy such as anastrozole and is one of the most common reasons for poor adherence to therapy. The study found that a year-long exercise program improved joint pain in breast cancer survivors who were taking hormonal therapy for at least six months and reported significant joint pain and stiffness. T