Joint Health

Let’s begin this read with a word from former Prime Minister - Theresa May MP. Theresa May MP -  “I recognise the important  issues this event seeks to highlight including men’s health, male suicide rates and the underperformance of boys in schools, these are serious issues that must be addressed in a considered way.” International Men’s Day is marked on...

Lower back pain is a type of pain that results from many diseases and injuries, including injuries from the muscles or tendons in one’s back. This type of pain is quite common; about four out of five people will experience lower back pain sometime in their lives. While some kinds of lower back pain can be uncomfortable, others can be...

Curcumin also called diferuloylmethane, is the main natural polyphenol found in the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric). Curcuma longa has been traditionally used in Asian countries as a medical herb due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and antimicrobial properties.  Curcumin, a polyphenol, has been shown to target multiple signalling molecules while also demonstrating activity at the cellular level, which has...

World Arthritis Day is celebrated on October 12 annually. The day is dedicated to spreading global awareness about the plurality of Arthritis through activities and awareness campaigns.  In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. It affects people of all ages, including children. Living with arthritis is not easy and...

Healthy joints can help you stay mobile, active and flexible as you age. Although, this does not happen overnight. There are some things you can do to support your joints throughout your life. The most beneficial, however, is joint health supplements. TGVC offers a wide range of joint care supplements that may help you combat all kinds of joint and...

Just like we ignore our car servicing dates until the “check engine” light starts blinking, we often ignore our health ‘till we start facing some problems. It is usually the case with the joints. If your joints are functioning well you may not be worried about them- yet taking command of your joint health is significant for keeping them strong...

Did you know that July is a Good Care month? Good care is always expected in our society, regardless of the age you are while requiring care. Caring is something that influences everybody and is at the core of all that we do. Recognition is so significant, as being caring is quite possibly one of the most important things any...

The Arthritis Awareness week is an important time to pause and recognize the impact that Arthritis has on an individual living with this condition. Arthritis is a health condition that can cause - swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion in your joints. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may worsen with time if not treated...

Ageing affects all of us - physically, mentally as well as socially.  Regardless of how healthy an individual is, their joints will show a few changes in mobility due to some changes in the connective tissues.  Here are some effects of ageing on joints:- Low Bone Density: Individuals lose bone mass or thickness as they age, particularly ladies after menopause...