CBC recently featured a story about Acetaminophen as the ‘most common cause of liver injury’ in Canada. It is an article well worthwhile reading. Especially for those who are relying on this common pain killing medication to manage chronic pain. It turns out that Acetaminophen is not benign at all when taken in large enough doses and/or for a long … Continue reading →
There was an interesting article in the Globe and Mail a little while ago, which sheds some light on the – sometimes dramatically – increasing cost of drugs. [weaver_sc id=”solaj-ext-link-start” v1=”http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/rx-for-excess-the-truth-behind-big-pharma-spending/article29770199/” v2=”ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘click’, ‘link’, this.href);”]Rx for excess: The truth behind Big Pharma spending[weaver_sc id=”solaj-ext-link-end”].” “Why do prices of name-brand drugs keep soaring? The simple answer is: Because they can.” … Continue reading →
Osteoarthritis or Internal Scar Tissue? – Chronic joint pain isn’t always arthritis Feeling joint pain and noticing that it is becoming more and more difficult to move around as easily as one once could is a natural part of aging. But is osteoarthritis always the cause of joint pain after a certain age? Osteoarthritis is a common condition, especially among … Continue reading →
Commonly called “painkillers”, NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs), are often used to decrease inflammation and pain due to musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, muscle and joint problems, as well as soft tissue injuries. They come in various strengths. In Canada, less concentrated NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are sold over the counter. Stronger forms of NSAIDs like … Continue reading →
Our team at Solaj recently pooled our ideas and talents to create a 4 minute video on how we use the BioFlex Cold Laser Therapy system to treat painful knee conditions, explained by a chiropractor. The video touches on some general information regarding how Cold Laser Therapy works to reduce pain and restore mobility caused by conditions such as Osteoarthritis, … Continue reading →
Cold Laser Therapy has been featured prominently in a recently published book “The Brain’s Way of Healing” by Norman Doidge, a medical doctor and psychiatrist, who previously authored the 2007 best-seller “The Brain That Changes Itself”. Chapter 4, “Rewiring a Brain with Light”, is dedicated to explaining the current state of medical research into light therapy for a variety of … Continue reading →
As September begins, many of us with arthritis are preparing for the physical effects of the weather changes. September is also National Arthritis Awareness Month, and in the spirit of the event, CityNews aired a segment on cold laser therapy and how it has helped relieve the pain of arthritis for many people. The video clip interviews arthritis patients that … Continue reading →
