If you have arthritis, your rheumatologist may recommend natural or alternative treatments in conjunction with your regular medication and physical therapy. There are lots of different options for further relief of your symptoms. Talk to your doctor before seeking any additional treatments. The following therapies can help soothe your arthritis and don’t require a prescription or referral.
Topical creams that heat up
Although the relief that they provide is temporary, topical creams that induce a heating sensation in your joints can help you accomplish light tasks such as writing, gardening and cooking.…
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Doctors often use computerized tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) to diagnose internal problems with the body. If your doctor is considering either of these tests (or both), you may want to know what the differences are. Here are two key differences between these two common types of tests.
Their Uses
While both types of scans are used to see the internal parts of the body, each is used for different purposes.…
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Asthma sufferers know all too well the feeling of panic when their airways constrict and breathing becomes difficult. Studies have found that alternative therapies, while not a replacement for conventional medications, can help prevent and lessen the number of acute asthma attacks in many patients.
Yoga
In the practice of yoga, breathing is extremely important. Certain poses also help to open your airways and relax your lungs. Studies show that practicing yoga reduces the frequency and severity of acute attacks and reduces the amount of medication needed.…
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