Effects of hatha yoga therapy on pain and flexibility in osteoarthritis of the knee joint

Effects of an integrated approach of hatha yoga therapy on functional disability, pain, and flexibility in osteoarthritis of the knee joint: a randomized controlled study.

J Altern Complement Med. 2012 May;18(5):463-72. Epub 2012 Apr 26.

The study objectives were to evaluate the efficacy of integrating hatha yoga therapy with therapeutic exercises for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joints. Design: This was a prospective, randomized, active controlled trial. Two hundred and fifty (250) participants who had OA knees and who were between 35 and 80 years.

Conclusions: An integrated approach of hatha yoga therapy is better than therapeutic exercises as an adjunct to transcutaneous electrical stimulation and ultrasound treatment in improving walking pain, range of knee flexion, walking time, tenderness, swelling, crepitus, and knee disability in patients with OA knees.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22537508

Sunscreen Research from Environmental Working Group

If you're interested in learning more about the risks and benefits of sunscreen and how different brands rate in terms of safety, check out the Environmental Working Group's newly released Skin Deep 2012 Sunscreen Report.

Probiotics: More Than Just Healthy Digestion

Probiotics: More Than Just Healthy Digestion May 2, 2012 Posted by Carey Rossi When you think of probiotics, you’re probably most familiar with the live active cultures that inhabit your favorite yogurt. And, you may also think that their benefits are confined to the digestive system. But, think again! You might be surprised to learn how your overall health depends on your digestive health. Probiotics are bacterial organisms, which inhibit the presence of other harmful microorganisms (the ones that can make you sick) within your digestive tract. While they do most of their work in the intestines, probiotics can provide a wide range of other health benefits. Read this article: http://www.liveinthenow.com/article/probiotics-more-than-just-healthy-digestion?utm_source=san&utm_medium=newsflash&utm_content=a&utm_campaign=05_03_12

How Yoga Can Keep You Young

http://www.liveinthenow.com/article/how-yoga-can-keep-you-young

Broccoli and Blueberries for IBD

What do broccoli and blueberries have in common? New research suggests they could be very effective in alleviating digestive problems. In a study published in Nutrition, scientists at Nutrigenomics New Zealand examined the effects of these two foods on mice with symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The findings indicate that adding these foods to the diet may change the bacteria in the intestinal tract and also reduce inflammation commonly seen in this disorder. Here's a link to the article.

http://www.liveinthenow.com/article/broccoli-and-blueberries-support-healthy-digestion?form_372.replyids=2&form_363.replyids=2&form_346.userid=215&form_346.replyids=12542