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Pain and pain management

Which are the best natural anti inflammatory herbs and spices?

January 29, 2020 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

the best natural anti inflammatory spices

Did you know that inflammation is an underlying factor in all disease? It is. From allergies to heart disease, and the autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation has a role. But inflammation is also an important part of the natural immune system response that keeps us healthy. Without inflammation we couldn’t heal […]

Filed Under: Pain and pain management Tagged With: Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, chronic disease, herbs

Rosehips improve osteoarthritis symptoms

October 21, 2019 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

rosehips herbal medicine

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the world. It causes destruction of the cartilage and other parts of the joints, mainly in the hands, knees, hips or the spine. The damage leads to the osteoarthritis symptoms of joint pain and stiffness, which impair joint function and inevitably impact on quality of life. Non-steroidal […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, herbal medicine, Pain and pain management Tagged With: arthritis, herbal medicine, herbalist, herbs, Joint Pain Management, medical herbalist, Osteoarthritis Symptoms, pain

Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by bacteria

November 26, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

juniper is one of a number of herbal remedies used for UTIs

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic arthritic condition of the joints. Like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Yet, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are very different conditions. While osteoarthritis is thought of as a disease of wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means that instead of protecting the body, […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, autoimmunity articles, herbal medicine, Pain and pain management Tagged With: autoimmune disease, chronic disease, herbs, immune system

Is your pain medication working for your chronic pain?

July 30, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

elderly person with chronic pain

According to a recent review, an estimated 43% of the UK general population live with chronic pain. That’s around 28 million people. What’s more, chronic pain may affect up to 62% of people aged 75 or over. Yet, the research shows that more than 20% of people with moderate to severe pain may not get adequate […]

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Is acupuncture without needles effective?

May 21, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Musculoskeletal pain improved by laser acupuncture

Acupuncture without needles? How is that possible, you might ask. Well there are many different types of acupuncture. So, in my practice, whilst I offer traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture I am also aware that many people are put off from trying acupuncture due to a needle phobia. For this reason, for some time I have […]

Filed Under: Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture, chronic pain, pain

Complementary therapies for chronic neck pain

March 26, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

chronic neck pain can be caused by bad posture

This is the fourth and last article in this series of articles about complementary therapies for chronic pain. The series is mostly based on the British Medical Journal article that discusses the available scientific evidence for various therapies including acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and mind-body techniques. This particular article will focus on therapies for neck […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture, herbs

Which therapies work for low back pain?

March 19, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Cupping therapy a useful therapy for low back pain

This is the third article in a series of posts about complementary therapies for chronic pain conditions. See the research in this review in the British Medical Journal. Read the first two posts of the series here:Which therapies for chronic pain?Which therapy – chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis This third article is about the efficacy of complementary […]

Filed Under: Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture, cupping, diet, herbalist, herbs, yoga

Which therapy – chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis

March 11, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

evening primrose and evening primrose oil

This is the second post in a series of posts about the potential benefits of complementary therapies for people living with chronic pain. In case you missed it, you can find the first post here. This post focuses on research related to several complementary therapies and rheumatoid arthritis. As reported in a review article in […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, autoimmunity articles, Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture, autoimmune disease, diet, elimination diet, fatty fish, herbalist, herbs

Which therapies for chronic pain?

March 6, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

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Chronic pain is a leading reason that people will use complementary therapies. As an acupuncturist and medical herbalist people living with pain often seek my help. Commonly expressing a desire to reduce pain-relieving medications. Especially in relation to any side effects that they might experience. Yet, how can you choose a complementary therapy to help […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture, autoimmune disease, diet, herbs

Nigella sativa and osteoarthritis of the knee

November 27, 2017 by nikki hawkes 2 Comments

Nigella sativa also known as black cumin

Osteoarthritis is a painful degenerative disorder of the joints. It often affects the knees since these joints are weight-bearing and prone to wear and tear. As an acupuncturist and herbalist, people ask me about arthritic pain, especially osteoarthritis of the knee. I know that the pain of arthritic knees or other joint pain can be […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, Healthy Ageing, herbal medicine, Pain and pain management Tagged With: arthritis, herbs, osteoarthritis, pain

Best herbal remedies to heal skin ulcers

November 20, 2017 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Calendula flowers make an ointment that can help heal skin ulcers

A venous leg ulcer is actually a chronic wound. These ulcers can take months to heal. They can also be very painful and may itch. If you have a skin ulcer, it can affect the surrounding skin. You may have swelling and you may feel unwell. Thus, if you have a chronic leg ulcer, it […]

Filed Under: Healthy Ageing, Pain and pain management, Skin health Tagged With: herbs

8 natural alternatives to NSAIDs

July 3, 2017 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

arthritic knee pain

NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are back in the news. A British Medical Journal article says all NSAIDs increase heart attack risk. The report also states that the risk is highest in the first month of use and higher doses. Of course, the danger for an individual may be small. Yet, it is still bad news […]

Filed Under: Healthy Ageing, Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture, diet, fatty fish

How acupuncture works – from a Western perspective

December 5, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

How acupuncture works

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese system of medicine. With a documented history of effective use for over two thousand years. And a well-defined theory to describe and explain its use in Chinese medicine. But Chinese medicine theory, while fascinating, is very different to western ideas of anatomy and physiology. This article explains how acupuncture works […]

Filed Under: Pain and pain management Tagged With: acupuncture

Could coenzyme Q10 reduce your fibromyalgia pain?

November 14, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Eat well to reduce your fibromyalgia pain

Coenzyme Q10 is a natural antioxidant found in the cells of your body. In the membrane that surrounds the tiny organelles called mitochondria. These mitochondria are responsible for producing energy from the food you eat. Researchers discovered blood levels of coenzyme Q10 levels were low in people with fibromyalgia. They wondered if supplementing with coenzyme […]

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Why NSAIDs are not the best solution for osteoarthritis

October 24, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Are NSAIDs the best solution for osteoarthritis

Over 60% of people aged over 65 suffer from osteoarthritis. In England, this means about 8 million people. It is the most common joint disorder and mainly affects the hands, feet, knees or hips. Risk increases with age, weight and a previous joint injury. And because it is a progressive and chronic condition that can mean […]

Filed Under: Arthritis and gout, Pain and pain management

The link between fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome

July 23, 2016 by nikki hawkes 1 Comment

diagsigns and symptoms of fibromyalgia

A diagnosis of fibromyalgia means you are most likely a woman between the ages of 20 and 50. You are also likely to also suffer with irritable bowel syndrome. Fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome often occur together. Not everyone with irritable bowel syndrome has fibromyalgia. But most people with fibromyalgia do have irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable […]

Filed Under: Gut health and digestion, Pain and pain management

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