April 2016

What Your Feet Are Telling You About Your Health

Your foot pain is telling you somethingWhat Your Feet Are Telling You About Your Health

“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art” - Italian Renaissance artist, intellectual and engineer Leonardo da Vinci.

Feet are mostly taken for granted, supporting our body weight and taking us from point A to B on a daily basis. Most people will only think about their feet when a problem develops, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg, indicating an underlying condition elsewhere in the body. This is why the feet are so useful as diagnostic tools, pointing towards a host of overall health issues.

Home to a quarter of the body’s bones and containing 33 joints and 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments, the feet also link to the heart, spine and brain via countless nerves and blood vessels. A masterwork of engineering, indeed, and when your feet begin to send out warning messages, it’s important to pay attention.

Foot problems, while useful as a potential indicator of ailments elsewhere in the body, can cause severe pain that may impact a person’s ability to work, exercise, and enjoy a fulfilling life.

Research has shown that up to nine in ten people suffer from foot pain. If you are among them, the good news is that, in many cases, natural means of pain relief are readily available to you, without rushing to the medicine cabinet. So, let’s explore how you can take a step in the right direction to overcome foot pain and learn how to recognise the warning signs when your feet are telling you there’s something wrong elsewhere.


Anthemis nobilis is good for the bodyThe Many Health Benefits of Anthemis Nobilis

Anthemis Nobilis (often called Roman Chamomile or English Chamomile) is a perennial herb that is cultivated for its health benefits and has been used by humans for over 2,000 years. One of the earliest records of humans drinking chamomile tea is from the early Egyptians, and later the Saxons and Moors. Often the oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant and is used in health products, beauty products, and aromatherapy. The ingredients are derived from the flowers of Anthemis Nobilis, either from an oil extract or powder base, and are used in numerous cosmetics, personal care products, and various skin care products. Oil extraction is performed on the plant after steam distillation and is used in a variety of ways, although the most current use is topically or through aromatherapy. The benefits of chamomile seem to never end when it comes to taking care of your skin and the rest of your body. Researchers are discovering new ways to use chamomile, as well as a number of ways that it helps us live healthier and stronger.

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Tips of the MonthHelpful Tips for pain relief

Each month, we provide our subscribers with some insightful tips and information to help them Enjoy Living Again. Check them out and share them with friends and family:

Ways to Reduce Hand & Knuckle Pain

Soaking your hand in Epsom salt is a great way to combat inflammation because it contains magnesium, an electrolyte that is depleted during natural inflammation. Epsom salt returns this magnesium back to us and helps fight the inflammation in our body. Epsom salt can be used by drawing a bath (or if you just want to soak your hand, a large bowl or trough can be used) and placing the appropriate amount of Epsom salt into the volume of water. How much you should use can be found on the back of the Epsom salt package and it’s always best to follow the directions; you don’t want to use too much. Speak with your doctor before using Epsom salt, as you may have other health conditions that may react negatively to the use of Epsom salt in large doses. A warm bath of Epsom salt should reduce the swelling in your hand. Also, studies show that since Epsom salt contains the electrolyte, magnesium, it is also known to promote healthy muscle tissue and nerve function. This could be beneficial to those who suffer from fibromyalgia or other nerve conditions. 

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Ways to Reduce Runner's Knee Pain

A knee brace is designed to give your knee the compression and support that it needs.  It will reduce the amount of shock that your knee is forced to absorb.  The main function for the brace is to reduce the anterior knee pain.  This is one of the most readily used remedy for many types of joint pain. It has been used by many in the world of athletics. 

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Ways to Reduce Arthritis Pain 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is not refined, has been found to contain oleocanthal which is known to interfere with COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes.   Both of these enzymes cause inflammation in the body.  In 2005, a study was conducted on oleocanthal and researchers discovered that it inhibits inflammation in the same way as ibuprofen.  However, it is believed that once Olive oil is exposed to extreme heat many of these benefits are lost.  It would be beneficial to find a way to incorporate the raw oil into your diet, perhaps add it in by mixing your own salad dressings.  Olive oil is a great substitute for vegetable oils and butter.  However, even a healthy oil such as this contains a high amount of calories.  Try to use it moderately especially if you are focusing on reducing your weight to help with arthritis pain.

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