#Tendon Health

[reportwire]

Recent Review Explores the Impact of Nutraceuticals on Tendon Health and the Inflammatory Response

Recent Review Explores the Impact of Nutraceuticals on Tendon Health and the Inflammatory Response

Tendinitis is a condition of the tendons involving an inflammatory response. It can often involve pain, swelling, and limitations in function. A recently published review article by Mueller and colleagues investigated the relationship between certain nutraceuticals, tendinitis, and the inflammatory response.   Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) and is used…

[adorkastock]

Take care of your body and mind, art friends. ♥ Need help with the basics? Check out Mind. Body. Artist. It's a blogcast site @astrafauna & I started about taking care while making art. It's on hiatus right now but there's tons of useful stuff in the archive. Content breakdown below the cut ✂️

Introduction to MBA List of topics we have done and hope to do Meet the hosts: Sarah Dahlinger Sarah Forde

Mental Health 🔵Dealing with Crowdfunding Stress 🔵Define Who You Are 🔵Monthly Wrap Up 🔵Is This What You Want to be Doing? 🔵Use “And” 🔵What does a trout have to do with social media trolls. 🔵How to Take Advice to Win 🔵Do What You Need to do to Succeed 🔵Using an Alternating Schedule to Balance Both Art and Fitness (or whatever recharges your battery) 🔵One Success Metric to Win 🔵Art and Grief 🔵There Is No Time Limit for Getting Back Up 🔵Pick your Perfects to Achieve your Real Goals 🔵Can't work? Time to study! (with short exercises) 🔵Creating with ADHD 🔵How to Balance Creative Work and Day to Day Work 🔵Overcoming Self Doubt and Creative Burnout 🔵Getting Back Up After a Failure

Physical Health 🔵How to Roll Out Your Arms for Tendonitis Relief or Prevention 🔵Four Way Wrist Curls 🔵Ice/Hot Baths for Tendonitis Relief 🔵Stretch Your Wrists and Forearms 🔵Stretch Your Hamstrings: My favorite hack for eliminating low back pain. 🔵Tendonitis Flare Up: Fixed in a Few Days 🔵What I Learned from a Year of Never Missing a Workout. 🔵Let’s talk with a Licensed Massage Therapist about pain while making art.

Food Prep 🔵Recipes Intro 🔵Egg Muffins 🔵Lavish Bread Mini Wraps 🔵Five Minute Crock Pot Veggie Chili 🔵How to Make All Your Meals for a Week Without Really Trying 🔵All Week Salad 🔵Chicken with Onions 🔵Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Artist Interviews 🔵Interview with Loish 🔵Interview with Iris Compiet 🔵Interview with Doug Hoppes 🔵Interview with Heather R. Hitchman 🔵Interview with Brynn Metheney

[sensitiveaangel]

got a super uncool finger cut the other day (severed a tendon) and had to miss a trip to berlin to make drs appointments but through it all i am feeling crazy grateful for the care bf has taken of me 🥲 like immediate jump into action, doing first aid on it, taking me to urgent care and er, asking drs questions i didnt think of, researching whats going on, helping cancel bookings for the trip, making sure my mom stays in the loop, scheduling work around drs appointments, helping w meds etc etc etc. and doing it all with so much grace and love without me even thinking to ask. so so crazy to feel loved like this, has made the entire thing so much more bearable. berlin and the conference i was going to there would have been wonderful, but what i experienced staying home was just as, if not more, enriching.

[void-tiger]

What do I want? I want to be seen as a peer.

[goldkirk]

when something has hurt temporarily but intensely in the same way six times, I finally Google [insert joint] anatomy and accept its time to see what’s actually hurting there

[sapphoslibrary]

tried something new today and i love how it came out! never done any sort of designs like this but it was super fun and honestly relaxing.

quote from the illustrious @whump-tr0pes ‘s “honor bound” series! as someone who tends to feel like a totally worthless human if i’m not constantly contributing to something, this quote just feels like a warm hug. felt necessary to bring it to life! <3

[smarpanhospitaldahisar]

[scientia-rex]

A lot of younger people have no idea what aging actually looks and feels like, and the reasons behind it. That ignorance is so dangerous. If you don’t want to “be old,” you aren’t talking about a number of years. I have patients in their late 80s who could still handily beat me in a race—one couple still runs marathons together, in their late 80s—and I lost someone who was in her early 60s to COPD last year. What you want is not youth, it is health.

If you want to still be able to enjoy doing things in your 60s and 70s and 80s and even 90s, what you want to do, right now, is quit smoking, get some activity on a regular basis (a couple of walks a week is WAY better for you than nothing; increasing from 1 hour a day of cardio to 1.5 will buy you very little), and eat some plants. That’s it. No magic to it. No secret weird tricks. Don’t poison yourself, move around so your body doesn’t forget how, and eat plants.

If you have trouble moving around now because of mobility limitations, bad news: you still need to move around, not because it’s immoral not to, but because that’s still the best advice we have. I highly recommend looking up the Sit and Be Fit series; it is freely available and has exercises that can be done in a chair, which are suitable for people with limited mobility or poor balance. POTS sufferers, I’m looking at you.

If you have trouble eating plants because of dietary issues (they cause gas, etc.) or just because they’re bitter (super taster with texture issues here!), bad news. You still want to find a way to get some plants into your body on a regular basis. I know. It sucks. The only way I can do it is restaurants—they can make salads taste like food. I can also tolerate some bagged salads. On bad weeks, the OCD with contamination focus gets so bad I just can’t. However, canned beans always seem “safe,” and they taste a bit like candy, so they’re a good fallback.

If you smoke and you have tried quitting a million times and you’re just not ready to, bad news. You still need to quit. Your body needs you to try and keep trying. Your brain needs it, too. Damaging small blood vessels racks up cumulative damage over time that your body can start trying to reverse as soon as you quit. I know it’s insanely, absurdly addictive. You still need to.

You cannot rules lawyer your way past your body’s basic needs. It needs food, sleep, activity, and the absence of poison. Those are both small things and big asks. You cannot sustain a routine based on punishment, so don’t punish your body. Find ways to include these things that are enjoyable and rewarding instead. Experiment. There is no reason not to experiment—you don’t have to know instantly what’s going to work for you and what won’t, you just need to be willing to try things and make changes when things aren’t working for you.

You will still age. Your body will stop making collagen and elastin. Tissues you can see and tissues you can’t see will both sag. Cushioning tissues under your skin will get thinner. You’ll bruise more easily. Skin will tear more easily. Accumulated sun damage will start to show more and more. Joints will begin to show arthritis. Tendons and ligaments will get weaker and get injured more easily, as will muscles. Bones will lose mass and get easier to break. You’ll get tired more easily.

But you know what makes the difference between being dead, or as good as, in your 60s vs your 90s? Activity, plants, and quitting smoking. And don’t do meth. Saw a 58-year-old guy this week who is going to have a heart attack if he doesn’t quit whatever stimulant he’s on. I pretended to believe it was just the cigarettes, and maybe it is, but meth and cocaine will kill you quicker. Stop poisoning yourself.

Baby steps; take it one step at a time; you don’t need to have everything figured out right now. But you do need to be working on figuring things out.

[seal-berry]

ngl its always been weird to see so many people talking about how stressful it is doing online business and how much of a mindfuck it is on so many levels, i feel like my experiences with it are not very universally relatable since my life has been life or death shaped by stupid SEO shit since i was around 10?

[campbellmedicalclinic]

Debunking Common Myths About Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

In the realm of regenerative medicine, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a promising treatment option for various musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. However, despite its growing popularity and proven efficacy, misconceptions and myths continue to surround this innovative therapy. As a seasoned professional with many years of experience in the field, it's imperative to debunk these myths and shed light on the truth behind PRP therapy.Myth #1: PRP Therapy is Just a FadOne common misconception about PRP therapy is that it's merely a passing trend in the world of regenerative medicine houston. But nothing could be further from the truth. PRP therapy has been extensively researched and clinically proven to effectively promote tissue repair and regeneration. Its roots trace back to the 1970s when it was first used in maxillofacial and plastic surgery. Since then, its applications have expanded to various medical specialties, including orthopedics, sports medicine, and dermatology.At Campbell Health Center in Houston, PRP therapy is embraced as a cornerstone of regenerative medicine. With a team of dedicated experts at the forefront of innovation, our clinic utilizes PRP therapy to help patients achieve optimal healing and recovery.Myth #2: PRP Therapy is Painful and RiskyAnother common myth surrounding PRP therapy is that it's a painful and risky procedure. In reality, PRP therapy is minimally invasive and typically well-tolerated by patients. The procedure involves extracting a small sample of the patient's own blood, which is then centrifuged to isolate the platelet-rich plasma. This concentrated plasma, rich in growth factors and healing properties, is then injected into the target area to stimulate tissue repair.Contrary to popular belief, Platelet Rich Plasma Houston therapy carries minimal risk of adverse reactions or complications. Since it utilizes the patient's own blood, the risk of allergic reactions or transmission of infectious diseases is virtually nonexistent. Additionally, any discomfort experienced during the procedure is usually mild and temporary, with most patients reporting little to no pain.Myth #3: PRP Therapy is Only Effective for Professional AthletesWhile PRP therapy has gained popularity among professional athletes for its ability to accelerate recovery and enhance performance, it is by no means exclusive to this demographic. PRP therapy has been successfully used to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and ligament tears, in patients of all ages and activity levels.At Campbell Health Center, we believe in making cutting-edge regenerative treatments accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes. Through personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, we strive to help individuals of all backgrounds reclaim their mobility and improve their quality of life.Myth #4: PRP Therapy Provides Instant ResultsWhile PRP therapy offers significant benefits in promoting tissue repair and regeneration, it's important to have realistic expectations regarding the timeline of results. Unlike traditional treatments that provide immediate relief, PRP therapy works by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, which takes time.Patients undergoing PRP therapy may experience gradual improvements in their symptoms over the course of several weeks to months. While some individuals may notice relief after a single treatment session, others may require multiple sessions to achieve optimal results. By understanding that PRP therapy is a gradual process, patients can better appreciate its long-term benefits and outcomes.

[void-tiger]

There is just this rage that comes with realizing your body is just completely fucked while still outwardly looking Fine.

And then garnering the judgement of family who have convinced themselves you’re not trying hard enough.

And still waiting for a finished diagnosis to try petitioning for life-long physical therapy, pain management (that are NOT opioids when you can’t take nsaids, and you’re deemed too young for steroid injections especially as it is never brought up as an option), and ssi disability. Because what else are you gonna do. Especially when you’ll always be a burden. Capitalistic life isn’t designed to allow you to rest so you can still do Something within your limitations and not get injured, anyway. Or have energy left for yourself.

(No one is really clever enough to help, either. Is it even worth the risk to try contacting rehabilitation services when you need to stay on medicaid for a eventually-debilitating auto immune disease that has to have very expensive injections twice a month, all the while it’s the hypermobility that makes even being a student or hobbies or chores so iffy?)

And then trying to befriend some people. But there’s this wall there. They radiate concern. Sometimes affection. But I don’t want pity. (I don’t know how to accept actual sympathy to my face by their vibes and tone and body language, anyway.) I just want secure friendships. I just want—for once in my adult life, or my life period if including neurodivergence’s and the resulting cptsd from not even remotely accepting environments—to not be my Problems. Someone else’s Problem.

I just want to be human. I want to have fun and feel capable and not blunderingly or intentionally reminded that I’m not.

(Am I even worth being someone not pitied? Not judged? Will I ever be fun?)

[goldkirk]

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[canadianstud]

I HAVE SO MANY HEALTH ISSUES IN MY LIFE

[ahauntedcowboy]

absolutely insanity the amount of pain i've been under this week. literally went to an urgent care and the ER in the same day to help with my jaw pain. i was given A LOT of strong painkillers and a shot they use for surgery and nothing help. like...what kind of nightmare body is this