Fibromyalgia
Fibro – Muscle fibres Myalgia – Pain The disease is also referred to as FMS – Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Fibromyalgia is characterised by widespread and chronic pain affecting all parts of the muscular system, joints, and skeleton. It is non-inflammatory in nature. The disease has a neurobiological aspect, as it involves pain primarily originating from the […]
ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The most severe disease among the neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerve cells controlling muscle activity. The disease is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the American baseball player who was diagnosed with it in the 1930s. It is a rare and incurable disease that affects the motor nerve cells through which the […]
Prostatitis & CPPS
Prostatitis – Chronic Inflammation of the Prostate Gland CPPS – Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Prostatitis is classified into 4 categories: 1. Acute Inflammation A condition characterised by acute general infection of the prostate gland. This condition often includes infection of the lower urinary tract and typically presents with symptoms of infection. Prostatic massage fluid in […]
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis are part of the family of inflammatory bowel diseases, which involve chronic inflammation affecting the digestive system, primarily the intestines. Crohn’s Disease: Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. However, in approximately 75% of […]
Cancer
What is cancer exactly? Cancer is a collection of many diseases with a common denominator, which is the uncontrolled growth and division of cells, forming an undifferentiated and disproportionate mass of cells and culminating in the formation of tumours. The type of cancer is named according to the origin of the dividing cell. For example: […]
Shingles
Shingles, a viral disease, often presents as blisters on the skin accompanied by severe pain. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpes family, which can lead to chickenpox in children. Those who had chickenpox in childhood and recovered carry the virus in a dormant state. At some stage, it reactivates, […]
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, a condition characterised by inflammation in the lower part of the heel, is a common ailment that affects many individuals, particularly those between the ages of 40 and 60. This inflammation occurs in the plantar fascia, a vital band of fibres that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel to […]
LGBT and Reflexology
Yaron Tzvi – Professional Reflexologist Unfortunately, in most countries of the world (even in the most advanced ones) people of the LGBT community, experience more stress and fears and also face more difficulties in life than heterosexuals. On the one hand, there are people who live deep in the closet and lead a double life. […]
Reflexology in a Western and Holistic Approach
Reflexology – body and mind, a combination of the Western and holistic approach Reflexology is a method of diagnosing and treating physical and emotional problems through massage and pressure on the feet. All systems and organs of the human body are reflected in the feet. Each area and point on the legs reflects a particular […]
Hopi candles – the art of delicate healing
A bit of history: Fire has always been a source of heat and lighting but the Indians from a tribe called Hopi in North America have also made fire a natural and very effective means of treatment. They used fire and hollow candles in the shape of cones as part of an ancient healing technique. […]