Patient Education

Whether it is an illness or an injury, most people believe that healing takes longer as we grow older. Although this is often seen as a mere belief of conventional wisdom, several scientific facts seem to back it up. It has been a known fact among medical professionals that young people heal faster than the older ones. Although studies have yet to be conducted as to why this is, several theories try to give a scientific approach to this common belief. One of the first theories that aim to expla...

Have you recently had a whole-body massage and soon after the masseuse was done, he asked you to drink a glass of water? Although you gladly obliged as you feel it would be rude not to, you were left wondering why the gesture. You thought it was something that they have gotten used to with other clients that’s why they also asked you to do it. But did you know that drinking at least a glass of water after a deep tissue massage is more than just a friendly gesture? Most practitioners belie...

Did you know that more people see their physicians for complaints of body pain? It is not just the kind of pain that you get soon after you finish your workout routine or carried a heavy load. It is the kind of pain that is consistent and maybe even chronic that it already interferes with your social, mental and even emotional state. A person who finds himself dealing with unbearable pain may find it difficult to finish tasks or even engage in various social activities. The unexplainable sour...

In a world where every second person is in a rush and too occupied, even sleeping at night may be difficult for some. On the other hand, some may have a constant feeling of anxiety due to multiple stress factors and may not get a peaceful sleep. But if you do not sleep well, then it can have an adverse impact on your health. Therefore, if you find it difficult to sleep or a get a good night sleep, then you should start with bedtime stretches. Bedtime stretches are the perfect ways to wind you do...