Posts tagged Health

Chilblains

Chilblains or pernio tend to be a very frequent condition affecting the feet in people who has blood flow does not react well to adjustments to temperatures. They’re small patch of inflammation which is sore and itches. Popular idea is the fact that chilblains are generated by the chilly, but the cold isn’t sufficient to [...]

Achilles tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is one of the more common problem in running athletes, especially on the hard road surfaces. It is more common in athletes over teh age of 40. Achilles tendon injuries heal slowly as they do not have a direct blood supply and rely on blood flowing in from sheaths that surround the tendon.  Achilles tendonitis [...]

Does reflexology actually make a difference?

Reflexology is a complementary health care practice in which its supporters like to claim that various parts and organs of the body can be mapped to parts or zones on the foot or hand (it used to be called zone therapy in the past for this reason). Those who advocate the practice of reflexology claim that the massgae of these [...]