Food is medicine. Believe it or not, that statement is really true of certain foods; particularly, those foods that are valued for their... Read more »
Dad suffers from chronic pain thanks to arthritis and stenosis in his back. According to the American Psychological Association (APA),... Read more »
Got a painful joint that has been nagging you, but you do not want to go to the doctor? Maybe you need some helpful home remedies that... Read more »
If you are getting older, then you might want to read about how to prevent knee pain. Since none of us are getting any younger, I guess... Read more »
Over the weekend, I noticed an interesting question in a column by The People’s Pharmacy’s Joe and Teresa Graedon that addressed the... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Also known as: Indian saffron, curcumin. Potential uses: It's thought that turmeric, an antioxidant, can reduce the risk of many cancers as well as... Read more »
This article reviews the benefits--and dangers--of taking the spice turmeric. Those taking proton-pump inhibitors should not take turmeric without... Read more »
A patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) says that using curry powder on food has eased her IBS symptoms. Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's... Read more »
A form of an Eastern medical practice and an exotic spice may offer significant pain relief to some arthritis patients, two studies suggest. In one... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesMedications for pain; Drugs for pain; AnalgesicsInformationPain medicines are also called analgesics. Every type of pain medicine... Read more »