Glucosamine and Chondroitin - No Clinical Relevant Effect on Joint Pain

Researchers analyzed the results of 10 published trials involving 3,803 patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis. They assessed changes in levels of pain after patients took glucosamine, chondroitin, or their combination with placebo or head to head. They found no clinically relevant effect of chondroitin, glucosamine, or their combination on perceived joint pain or on joint space narrowing.
Despite this finding, some patients are convinced that these preparations are beneficial, say the authors. They suggest this might be because of the natural course of osteoarthritis or the placebo effect.
Compared with placebo, glucosamine, chondroitin, and their combination do not reduce joint pain or have an impact on narrowing of joint space.

Source: Simon Wandel, Peter Jüni, Britta Tendal, Eveline Nüesch, Peter M Villiger, Nicky J Welton, Stephan Reichenbach, Sven Trelle. Effects of glucosamine, chondroitin, or placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: network meta-analysis. British Medical Journal, 2010

Lotus Palm Thai Massage Intensive Level 1

Lotus Palm Thai Massage Intensive Level 1


December 1st-5th, 2010
B Yoga Center - just minutes away from downtown Boston and close to public transportation!
Early Bird Special if Registered by Oct. 15th (10% discount)
After October 15th: $580.00

Instructor: Shai Plonski.

The 5-Day Intensive is the first half of the complete certification program in this healing art. This is a unique opportunity to study with Lotus Palm in the Boston area!

You will learn:
• A complete, full-body, one-and-a-half-hour massage
• The training and knowledge to give clients a Thai Yoga Massage
• The fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures
• The history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage
• Energy balance through acupressure and Thai energy line

Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage School is the foremost institution in North America specializing in traditional Thai massage. They have trained thousands of students world-wide and are approved by the some of the most highly recognized massage associations, yoga centers and hotels, a few of which are listed below.
http://www.lotuspalm.com/
For more information, or to register by phone, call 781-475-2520 or email Renee@byogacenter.com

B Yoga Center
537 Main St.
Melrose, MA 02176
781-475-2520
http://www.byogacenter.com/

Yoga Specialty Teacher Certifications - Certification in Yoga

Yoga Specialty Teacher Certifications - Certification in Yoga

Sign up for the fall specialty yoga teacher certifications online through paypal! Easy and convenient - hope you can join us this fall for these excellent workshops! All are being held at Real Life Yoga Studio, 101 Adams Street, Quincy, MA. 02169