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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

Is your pain medication working for your chronic pain?

July 30, 2018 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

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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 […]

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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

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