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Osteoarthritis is, to put it simply, the degradation of joints. It’ll slowly cripple a person and agonise them all the way towards this bitter end, it’s not a condition which you’d wish on anyone and it’s largely associated with getting…

Arthritis is a condition which you’d primarily associate with the elderly. It’s not something that you’d place with adults and especially not with children. The name itself conjures up images of old folk groaning about their aching joints…

There are a lot of wonder drugs which are marketed online and without the consent of the medical authorities. These lotions and potions aren’t medically prescribed for a reason; they’re potentially dangerous and only do what they claim for…

Air pollution is discussed a great deal by the media and as a general rule, we’re against it. Strangely, even though it’s so widely heard of and understood, it’s slightly surprising to think of it actually affecting us. We think of it as…

If you are really ill, the first thing you do is go to your Doctor or straight to hospital. No-one should doubt the benefits of modern medicine; we are all living longer, healthier lives and the risk of dying from major illnesses has…

Oesophageal cancer doesn’t receive much press, so you may be surprised to know that it is the eighth most common type of cancer in the world, and the sixth most lethal. In fact, statistics show a death rate of four to ten people per 100,000…

One of the least enjoyable parts of being a parent is facing sickness in your kids. You do everything you can to protect them, but flu inevitably strikes. As distressing as this is, it is a part of life and some sickness is natural as the…

If you’re going to affect a change in another human being which lasts then you’re going to want to make that change at a young age. Not only are children more malleable mentally at that age, they’re also still developing physically. We have…

Birth control is a vital issue for most women. In the Western medical climate, birth control is abundantly available, and usually at no cost. However, we rarely hear about complementary alternatives. Synthetic forms of birth control can…

A brand new friend in the fight against cancer has been revealed by a study into limonoids – natural compounds present in citrus fruits. Limonoids have been shown to impede the growth of breast cancer cells, a finding which supports past…

Many people in the UK avoid drinking tap water due to health concerns. Water is treated before entering the plumbing system so in theory it should be safe, but people are concerned that their wellness may be compromised by drinking it, and…

When it comes to environmental wellness, cities in China and India have shown that they take the future wellbeing of their world very seriously, as they are aiming to reduce the ever-growing amounts of plastic trash they produce through…

In the world of topical pain relief, there are numerous choices.  The plethora of products can be dizzying, but armed with the right information, a consumer can be much more savvy about his or her purchase.  Sifting through product…

Divorce can bring a whole host of family wellness issues, one of which being the child’s future attitude towards relationships. There is a direct connection between the wellness of your love life and that of your parents’ during your…

The path to overcoming addiction is a long and arduous one and is an emotionally draining experience for both the patient and their friends and family. The vast majority of addicts begin abusing substances as a way to mask pain or anxiety…

Ladies, or certain gentlemen, I’d like for you to picture your perfect man for me. Keep him in your head for a moment, drink in that perfection with your minds eyes and sigh just a little bit on the inside. Is he rugged and deep voiced?…

As a general rule, people aren’t very comfortable talking about sex. This is true when it comes to talking to our doctors perhaps even more than anyone else, an oddity considering we’re supposed to see them as more or less impartial.…

How well do you remember your history lessons? I’m going to assume you all answered with ‘not well’ as I barely remember mine in any detail at all! Christopher Columbus was the man who discovered the first world and thanks to some new…

They say everything is bigger in Texas, but although Texans are certainly at a high obesity-related wellness risk, 12 other states also stand to see their obesity rates double by 2030, and the wellbeing of Texas isn’t even the one…

According to new research, adding essential amino acids and whey protein to your diet can increase your fat loss, as well as boosting your wellness. The study was led by Robert Coker, PhD, an associate professor of…

Arthritis comes in many flavours but in general is a condition which affects the joints and affects the elderly at a greater rate than other generations. However, arthritis can affect anyone and it’s not just the old who suffer from this…

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints which comes in various different types and forms. As such, its causes are broad too and it can come about due to anything from a predilection in your genes to overdoing it too often when it comes…

For those of you that suffer from it and for those of you who know people who do, you’ll know what I mean when I say that arthritis can be crippling. It’s not just that it’ll restrict and then eliminate your mobility; it’s the pain and the…

The Food and Drink Administration (FDA), an organisation which protects the wellness of consumers in the USA, has just approved the use of a new drug to help arthritis sufferers. This new drug is called Pfizer’s Xeljanz (tofacitinib) and is…

If you or someone you know suffers from a condition called rheumatoid arthritis, you will know that daily wellness can be a big challenge. The stress of chronic pain, caused by inflammation and swelling in the joints, can cause a lot of…

Sometimes oral medication isn’t the answer. Sometimes it’ll come with its own symptoms which can leave us with acid reflux or all sorts of other tummy upsets. At the end of the day we’re ingesting fairly potent drugs and our poor tummies…

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage caused in one of the arteries in the lungs. It generally occurs when arterial plaque or a clot breaks away from the veins in the legs. The clots that form in the legs are known as deep vein thrombosis and…

Asthma is a fairly understood and easily managed condition in its less severe cases, provided sufferers take adequate precautions in their day to day lives they’re able to function just like anyone else. It’s a respiratory disorder which,…

Asthma is a condition which can be exacerbated or indeed, brought on by the environment. Excessive exposure to allergens can be a defining factor in someone contracting asthma and those who suffer from either eczema or hay fever are much…

It’s a new year and this year we’re all going to stick to our resolutions, right? Well, probably not but we’re going to spend a few months struggling through them and doing our best. We at Yourwellness are here to help you feel better in…