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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical

Experiments With Stem Cells & Parkinson's Disease

Stem cells may cure diseases, decrease symptoms and treat injuries. In Parkinson's disease the main focus is making the brain produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. Damage to the cells in the brain that produce dopamine is what causes the most symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Do Muscle Stimulators Build Muscle?

Many people would like to improve their appearance without having to participate in strenuous exercise. Manufacturers of electronic muscle stimulators claim that the use of these devices can increase muscle mass in the absence of exercise.

How to Stop a Charlie Horse (cramp) in Your Foot

Do you know that painful sudden cramping feeling, where your muscles seem to take on a life of their own, and begin cramping up, sending you into excruciating agony? If it is your foot that is twitching and convulsing, there is a way to bring it under control. It normally works for me, and maybe i

Warning Signs of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes thin bone making individuals susceptible to fractures. Know the warning signs that you have osteoporosis.

Perricone & Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, M.D. is a dermatologist who received his M.D. from Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine. He presents himself as a radical in the dermatologist community. He claims that if you follow a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, your skin

Hamstring Facts

The hamstring is the back of your thigh, or the muscles that make up the area. It extends from the hip to the knee. The hamstring muscle group consists of the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus and the biceps femoris. These muscles play an important role in everyday activities, most importantly in

Diabetes Injuries

Diabetes injuries are common and potentially dangerous when unnoticed or left untreated. Prompt healing of diabetic injuries is effective in preventing the onset of infection, which can lead to severe tissue and organ damage.

How to Treat a Sprained Ankle With Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a healing science based on the belief that a person's "constitution" consists of three principle energies: "vata," the energy of movement, "pitta" the energy of digestion and metabolism and "kapha," the energy that forms the body's structure. The delicate balance between these keeps a pe

Abdominal Diastasis Exercises

Abdominal diastasis or separation is a condition where the right and left sides of the rectus abdominis, otherwise known as the "six pack," weakens and a gap forms around the umbilicus. It is most commonly caused by the growing uterus during pregnancy that puts force on the abdominal wall, reducing

The Effect of Squatting on Achilles Tendon

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body, but despite its tensile strength, injury is common. Specific movements like squatting place the tendon at risk for injury.

6 Most Common Ankle Pain Diagnosis

Pain is the body's way of saying something is wrong, but it is not always clear what is causing it. A proper ankle pain diagnosis would include a physical exam, medical imagery such as an x-ray or MRI scan and a history. The combination of these three tools will help medical professionals deter

Signs & Symptoms of Gout of the Knee

Gout is a type of arthritis that most commonly affects the joint of the big toe but can affect other joints, including the knee. Gout is caused by uric acid deposits in joints. It can be diagnosed by blood tests and analysis of fluid in the affected joint.