Peppermint 'beats pills for soothing a headache' | the Daily Mail

I've always hated taking painkillers so this study is welcome confirmation that peppermint applied topically is more effective at clearing headaches than pills.

Peppermint 'beats pills for soothing a headache' | the Daily Mail

I've always hated taking painkillers so this study is useful confirmation that peppermint applied topically is more effective at relieving headaches than tablets.

Patients flourish with alternative meds

A senior cardiovascular surgeon has done a study of the effects of some complementary therapies on heart operation patiens and the result are very positive.

We can only hope that other medical practitioners start to look at complementary therapies with an open mind going forward.

Joints: Electronic Textbook

Useful information for students about the structiure of joints, detailed structure of cartilage, and changes to joints with age.

PRODIGY PILS L215; (Version=31)

Patient informtion leaflet on Whiplash Neck Sprain.

I might add to this that I have treated many people who have whiplash from causes other than a car crash, I think that often people don't recognise the symptoms as being whiplash as they assume that the only way this happens in in a car accident. I've found that Neuroskeletal Realignment is very beneficial for all whiplash injuries.

PRODIGY PILS L165; (Version=23)

Patient information leaflet covering Tennis Elbow.

PRODIGY PILS L469; (Version=31)

Excellent patient information leaflet on Tenosynovitis including tendonitis and tendinitis.

Knee Ligament Injuries

Another useful article from the American Acadamy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This one covers injuries of the ligaments of the knee.

Hamstring Muscle Strain

Useful article about hamstring injury including how best to prevent it.

Chonromalacia - PRODIGY PILS L471; (Version=26)

Chrondromalacia is a medical tern for damage to the cartilage of the knee (behind the patella).

This patient information leaflet describes the condition, some of the causes and conventional treatment.

Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrone is very uncomfortable and most people just accept this and the sleeping problems which it sometimes causes.

This is a useful resource but you need to be aware that the Bandolier pages are sponsered by GloxoSmithKline which may explain why I didn't see any information about the use of complementary therapies to help this condition.

Exercise has ruined my life! | the Daily Mail

Exercise is undoubtedly good for your health but like everything it needs to be done in moderation. This article outlines the possible problems of overexercise.