Muscular System

This system includes the skeletal muscles and functions to produce movement. Disorders can include cramps, sprains, tendonitis, inflammation and ordinary post-exercise soreness.

Aromatherapy for pain management in labour

Smith CA, Collins CT, Crowther CA Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2011 ABSTRACT: Aromatherapy draws on the healing power of plants with the use of essential oils to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. The oils may be massaged into the skin, in a bath or inhaled using a steam infusion or burner. The pain of labour can be intense,… Read more »

Cinnamaldehyde modulates LPS-induced systemic inflammatory response syndrome through TRPA1-dependent and independent mechanisms

Mendes SJ, Sousa FI, Pereira DM, Ferro TA, Pereira IC, Silva BL, Pinheiro AJ, Mouchrek AQ, Monteiro-Neto V, Costa SK, Nascimento JL, Grisotto MA, da Costa R, Fernandes ES International immunopharmacology, 2016 ABSTRACT: Cinnamaldehyde is a natural essential oil suggested to possess anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; and to activate transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1)… Read more »