Of the more than 100 different forms of arthritis and degenerative tissue disease that affect adults, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA) are two of the most common ( though RA affects about one-tenth as many people as OA). In the U.S. alone, more than 27 million people are affected by OA, and approximately 350 million...

Scoliosis is a devastating disease that we still don’t know much about. Characterized by a lateral curve of the spine, scoliosis leaves people with a humped back. Not only can this be very painful, but it also affects how they go about their life. For many people, it will eventually land them in a wheelchair....

In our contemporary society, the act of slipping on shoes before stepping out has become as routine as donning underwear. Rarely do we ponder beyond the aesthetic appeal of our footwear choices, gravitating toward patterns, colors, and designs that match our preferences. But beneath this seemingly innocuous habit lies a lesser-known narrative about footwear—an industry...

Have you ever heard of Wild Lettuce? No, this is not just salad greens growing naturally in forest without human intervention. This is a specific plant that has been used for centuries for various healing properties, including pain and sleep problems. This plant isn’t all good news, however – there are some potential dangers to...

Red light therapy and near-infrared light therapy are both treatments that use light to promote healing. Red light is a form of visible light, while near-infrared is a non-visible type of light. Both types of light have been shown to improve circulation and help with pain relief. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy...