“Man alone has a hand. He uses it as a tool, as a symbol, and as a weapon. A whole literature of legend, folklore, superstition, and myth has been built up around the human hand. As an organ of performance, it serves as eyes for the blind, the mute talk with it, and it has […]
When many of us hear the word yoga, we think of a contortionist. We might quickly write off the idea of even trying yoga because we don’t think there is any way that our body could twist and bend into some of the yoga positions we’ve seen people doing; yet, yoga is becoming one of […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common problem with more than 3 million cases diagnosed each year (according to webmd.com). Carpal tunnel syndrome presents with any combination of numbness, tingling, weakness, and/or other less common issues in the hand. Carpal tunnel is the result of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist which, along with several […]
When we think of exercising we often think of cardio activities like running, walking, swimming, and biking. There are also strength training activities like weight lifting. These exercises often focus on our legs, arms, and core. Many people don’t realize the importance of regularly exercising your hands. Hand health is important – you need your […]
Source: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, 2nd Edition
Foods That Lower Inflammation Foods to Avoid Fruits Raspberries Canned fruit packed in syrup Strawberries High-sugar or artificial berry juices Blueberries Oranges 100% berry juices Grapefruit Bananas Apples Any other fresh or frozen fruit Vegetables Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower Corn Brussels Sprouts Canned vegetables in sauces Watercress Soybean and soy-based foods Arugula Kale Bok Choy Radish […]
(republished with permission from ASSH) A stuck ring can simply be the result of wearing a ring that’s too small. It can also be caused from arthritis of joints, which can happen as your body changes over the years. This can cause the joints and/or tissue to swell, which prevents you from removing your ring. […]
Treatment of Madelung’s deformity in adults by ulna reduction osteotomy. PubMed – NCBI Bruno RJ1, Blank JE, Ruby LK, Cassidy C, Cohen G, Bergfield TG. Author information 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Abstract PURPOSE: Adult patients with Madelung’s deformity may present with ulnar-sided […]
Higher levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduction in cancer risk of more than a 65%, according to a study published online April 6 in PLOS ONE. The finding comes from a pooled analysis of results from a randomized trial and a prospective cohort study, and the higher levels of vitamin D are […]
What is a Hand Surgeon? – Information about hand specialists (Republished with the permission of ASSH – American Society for Surgery of the Hand) The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in […]
