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Ask the Yoga Therapist: Peripheral Neuropathy
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Ask the Yoga Therapist: Peripheral Neuropathy

Ask the Yoga Therapist: Peripheral Neuropathy

Dear Monique, I went through chemotherapy cancer treatment and now I have numbness in my lower legs and feet. It makes it hard to do standing and balance poses in my yoga classes because I can’t feel the souls of my feet. Can Yoga Therapy help me? Signed, Tingle Toes Dear Tingle Toes, Mayoclinic.com describes [...]

Ask the Yoga Therapist: Thumbs up for thumb arthritis!
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Ask the Yoga Therapist: Thumbs up for thumb arthritis!

Ask the Yoga Therapist: Thumbs up for thumb arthritis!

Rheumatoid arthritis of the thumb is common with aging, but also becoming more frequent now that everyone seems to be texting and typing so many hours of the day. Thumb arthritis is characterized by calcification and swelling around the joint. This can cause severe pain and decreased strength and range of motion, making it [...]