Ginger: A Natural Approach to Bone Pain Relief? Bone health is often overlooked until discomfort strikes.Strong bones are crucial for daily life, but poor habits, diet, and lifestyle choices can negatively impact bone health, particularly during childhood and adolescence. While medical treatments like physiotherapy are common, some are exploring natural alternatives for pain management. Enter … Read more
The risks and Rewards of ‘Kerokan’: A Traditional Remedy For many, a cold after a rainy day calls for a time-honored remedy: ‘kerokan,’ a traditional scraping technique. While it offers soothing warmth and comfort, it’s crucial to understand its potential risks. This practice, common in some Asian cultures, involves scraping the skin with a blunt … Read more
Neck Scraping After a Cold? Doctor Issues Warning While many find relief from cold symptoms through the practise of “kerokan“ (scraping), a common remedy in some Asian cultures, a Jakarta physician is cautioning against scraping certain areas of the body, particularly the neck. The comforting warmth and temporary pain relief ofen associated with scraping might … Read more
Brazilian Woman’s Journey with gigantomastia: A Rare Breast Growth Condition Twenty-two-year-old Thaynara Marcondes from Brazil recently shared her experience with gigantomastia, a rare condition characterized by excessive breast growth. Over eight months, her breasts grew to an astonishing 10 kilograms (approximately 22 pounds) each, significantly impacting her daily life. The rapid growth began in February … Read more