Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Natural Health

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Knees/calves, feet, toes

Knees/Calves: Massage is a proven way to de-stress overused and tight muscles, including those in the calves and behind the knees. For chronic knee pain from degenerative joint disease, try magnet therapy. Magnets may reduce pain and increase mobility, according to a University of Texas Medical Branch study. How do magnets work? They may restore the natural electromagnetic balance of the body and increase blood flow to the area in pain.

Feet: To ease the chronic pain of plantar fasciitis, try acupuncture or natural anti-inflammatories such as ginger, turmeric, or boswellia.

Toes: Yoga for your toes? Why not? Your toes could use a good relaxing stretch too, to fend off cramps and other foot problems. Try using a pair of toe stretchers.