Research carried out in 2002 indicated that almost 80% of the world’s population would suffer from some kind of back pain with lower back pain being the most common type. In addition to the high rate of incidence, back pain is also known to have a high rate of recurrence in patients. With patients trying everything from over the counter painkillers to physiotherapy to gain relief from back pain, Acupuncture comes as a welcome change.
Acupuncture has been cited as a natural cure for arthritis symptoms by the World Health Organization since 1980. Acupuncture refers to needle therapy. Acupuncturists insert tiny needles into the body at strategic locations or acupuncture points that are known to be high-energy spots. The stimulation provided has various physical and psychological benefits for arthritis patients.
You have been typing on your QWERTY keyboard extensively with all your fingers lately. Now you want to give your fingers some relaxations, say a shiatsu massage. Having a gadget around that can give your fingers good massage is definitely a neat idea.
The DanBall Shiatsu Finger Massager is a gadget that has been created by the Japanese, who have realized the importance of giving the fingers good massage after a hard day of work. The massager gives nice shiatsu massage.
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Title: 'Ayurvedic' Medicines May Contain Lead, Mercury or Arsenic
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008