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- Calcium Channel Blockers and Gout - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you have been suffering from painful bouts with gout you might be considering asking your doctor to prescribe you something for the pain. It is important that you are aware of some possible drug interactions. There are also some medications that can cause your gout to become aggravated. ...
Views: 4755 - Osteoarthritis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Peter rodrickOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is also known as degenerative joint disease. In this form of arthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones that connect at the joint wears away, exposing the bone and causing pain. This condition may also involve a decrease in ...
Views: 2054 - Learn About the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Peter rodrickBasically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as "passages through bones." (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it. ...
Views: 1281 - Arthritis Natural Cures: The Most Effective Arthritis Natural Treatment is Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Joe BartonThere are numerous arthritis natural cures that are extremely effective. But all of them have two things in common. An effective arthritis natural cure will aim to cure the cause of the arthritis and will also aim to prevent future arthritis attacks. If you do both of these, you will cure ...
Views: 3021 - Common Methods For Treating Gout That You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a serious and painful medical condition that millions of individuals suffer from each year in the United States. However, this condition is preventable and treatable. Most people do not realize they are putting themselves at risk for being diagnosed with gout while they are living a less ...
Views: 1730 - How To Use Your Diet For Gout Prevention - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from gout you probably already know that your diet can have an impact on your symptoms. There are foods that you will be able to eat and foods that you should avoid. It is important that you discuss with your doctor the best diet for gout prevention for you. The foods you will be ...
Views: 995 - 8 Tips To Control Gout With Diet - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you or someone you know is suffering from gout, you know how painful this can be. Finding ways to not only alleviate the pain and methods to control the onset of future bouts of gout can be a difficult task. It has been proven time and again that a person can control gout with diet. There are ...
Views: 5440 - Foods To Avoid For Gout - Living A Healthy Life To Avoid Painful Gout Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a type of arthritis that affects the joints, tendons, and other bodily tissues. Even as the medical condition is more common amongst men over 30, it is also known to develop in women who are post-menopausal or hypertensive. Several risks factors increase the chances of developing gout; ...
Views: 3255(1 vote) - The Problems That Cause Heel Pains And What To Do About Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost people do not really pay attention to their heels even if they are hurting. Many just shrug off the pain, thinking that it's just temporary and is just caused by walking long miles or by standing up in line for hours. Although feeling a little discomfort in your heels can be quite common ...
Views: 1553 - The Seven Anti-arthritis Foods That Really Work - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAsk anybody who is suffering from arthritis and he or she will tell you that the pain from this condition is unbearable. In fact, many elderly people who have arthritis problem would prefer not to move or walk and instead take medications that have several side effects rather than permanently ...
Views: 1933 - Treatment Of Gout - 4 Ways To Relieve The Pain - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a condition that directly attacks the joints. Basically, gout is a form of arthritis. Although most common in men, women are also affected and it has great potential to become extremely painful. Treatment of gout is generally acute, yet physicians may prescribe medications to reduce the ...
Views: 1553 - Using Natural Ingredients For Pain Relief - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Frank BuonanotteHoneymark has developed a topical analgesic for the purposes of alleviating muscle and joint pain, inflammation and stiffness utilizing a variety of naturally soothing ingredients. It is extremely difficult to deal with pain, particularly on an on-going basis. Some people deal with pain as a ...
Views: 1471 - ***Zyflamend for Healthy Inflammation Response - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHAs we age, our bodies inflammation levels naturally increase, which for many can lead to Arthritis symptoms of pain and inflammation. Chronic inflammation can adversely affect not only joint health but also brain, breast, prostate, cardiovascular health and can quicken the aging process. ...
Views: 7487(6 votes) - Accept Your Feelings - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Rebecca RengoAccept whatever feelings you may be having. Do not fight against feelings you do not wish to be experiencing. Observe them as objectively as possible. Think to yourself “I am feeling very angry or disappointed or apathetic” — in time your feelings will change. Be hopeful that the next ...
Views: 2376 - How To Ease Your Arthritic Pain And Try To Live A Normal Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNo word can describe the pain caused by arthritis other than excruciating. Anybody who is suffering from this condition knows that it can be debilitating and simply frustrating. Sometimes, younger people make fun of old folks who walk slowly using canes or who have shaking hands, what they don't ...
Views: 1255 - How To Avoid Having Painful And Damaged Joints - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinRunners, athletes, overweight, obese and old people know that the knees are joints in the body susceptible to wear and tear. Overexertion or excess body weight can really cause knee problems in the future. What's more, knee pain is one of the most excruciating pains one could ever ...Runners, ...
Views: 1018 - Relief From Pain And Aching Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Frank BuonanotteThe following is a closer look at some of the natural ingredients that make Honeymark's Pain Relief Cream an effective, topical analgesic. Honeymark International is a manufacturer of advanced skin care products that has developed a revolutionary formula of ingredients effective in relieving ...
Views: 1216 - Does rheumatoid arthritis begin in the intestine? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Robin HoughtonIt’s not widely known, but the results of numerous clinical trials over the last 30 years have pointed to an intriguing connection between rheumatoid arthritis and the intestines. As long ago as the 1940s, Charles de Coti-Marsh in his pioneering research into the causes and treatment of ...
Views: 2478 - How To Deal With Arthritis Without Losing Your Machismo - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen John was in his twenties, he thought that he was impervious to serious health conditions. He drank all the alcoholic beverages he had his hands on, smoked packs of cigarettes a week, feasted on foods that were bad for his health and even deprived his body of much needed sleep. But now that ...
Views: 891 - The Precursor To Unrelenting Pain: Learn How To Erase Arthritic Development In Your Dog - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from brian spilnerLike humans, dogs are affected by many types of illnesses and diseases. Some afflictions are easy to treat and cure, while others require more invasive or long-term measures. Canine hip dysplasia is a common health problem found in a variety of dog breeds. With a little time and care, the ...
Views: 1454 - Information About Treatment Of Gout - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchGout is a form of arthritis that usually affects the toe joints. It most often occurs in middle-age, overweight men who consume large amounts of meat, eggs and other foods high in nucleic acid. Men are more prone to gout than women. Women may be protected from gout by the female hormone ...
Views: 1851 - How To Deal With Chronic Knee Pains For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAnybody who has experienced chronic pain in the knee will tell you that they are willing to do absolutely anything just to ease the excruciating pain. This condition, which is commonly known as chronic patellofemoral syndrome, is actually caused by the deterioration of the cartilage just beneath ...
Views: 917 - Far Infrared Therapy Helps To Relieve Painful Arthritic Joints. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Gloria ChangIf you suffer from arthritis pain or joint stiffness here is a gentle, effective way to get fast relief, using safe, natural far infrared thermal therapy now available in easy-to-wear functional clothing. For many years this destructive and debilitating disease has severely limited the ...
Views: 2008 - Joint Disease - Treatment For Joint Disease - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsThe tissues involved most in osteoarthritis are the cartilage and underlying subchondral bone. The cartilage is the smooth white material that forms over the ends of the bones and forms the moving surface of the joint on both sides. Cartilage is tough, elastic, very durable, and comprised of ...
Views: 1709 - How To Treat With Arthritis? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter samsArthritis is a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation), and refers to more than 100 different diseases. One sign of many rheumatic conditions is fatigue. People who have a rheumatic ...
Views: 1197 - First Steps In Coping With A New Arthritis Diagnosis. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from David JacobsonThe first thing to do is to acknowledge you have to do something. This sounds easier than it is. This first step is a psychological step. You affiliate yourself with a new community. The community of physically challenged Americans. The Most difficult thing is to admit that you are now ...
Views: 1417 - Arthritis: Types, Symptoms And Cure of Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsWhat is Arthritis? Arthritis is an illness that can cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Some kinds of arthritis can cause problems in other organs, such as your eyes, or in your chest. It can affect your skin, too. Types ...
Views: 1102 - Arthritis Pain Relief Through Herbal Massage - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Dr John AnneArthritis simply means inflammation of the joints. Arthritis can occur at any age but generally it is seen in people who are over 40 years of age. The inflamed condition of joint can occur due to many reasons caused externally as well internally. Types of arthritis 1. Osteo-arthritis - ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Gout Symptoms - Are You Out With Gout? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Dr John AnneCan you not go out because you feet ache? Do your joints seem to grow like gingers? Is moving become very uneasy for you? You may be suffering with gout. Do you always eat legumes or beans and after eating, you can not even stretch your fingers? You may be suffering from gout. What is ...
Views: 1517 - Arthritis - Types, Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsArthritis ('arth' meaning joint, 'itis' meaning inflammation) isn't a one-note story or even a few variations on a single theme; it actually consists of more than 100 different conditions. These can be anything from relatively mild forms of tendinitis (as in 'tennis elbow') and bursitis to ...
Views: 998 - Common Sense Solutions For Arthritis Sufferers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPeople with arthritis know how painful and debilitating this condition is, especially during the cold winter months. The excruciating pain and stiffness on the joints make it hard for you to perform activities you used to enjoy. In fact, during a flare up of this condition, even the most mundane ...
Views: 1789 - Top 6 Risk Factors That Bring About Arthritis - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellHaving an arthritis attack can really dampen the mood of anyone. This condition is truly debilitating because performance of even the simplest tasks or activities, such as walking, climbing the stairs and even getting out of bed can be terribly painful. This is why it is not really surprising ...
Views: 991 - Boosting Strength And Stability Of Your Joints And Cartilages - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you want to ensure that your joints are healthy and pain-free for the rest of your life, then you better focus on the wellness of the two most important components of your joints; your cartilage and your synovial membrane. The cartilage is basically responsible for providing protection to ...
Views: 1157 - Experience Simple Joys Of Old Age Without Painful Joints - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sharon BellYou went out the front yard to fix the fence. Well, it is an easy task; you just get the new wood planks to replace the decayed ones. With a half a dozen nails, a hammer, a paint and brush, you figured the job will be over in a few minutes. There is just one problem, the last time you did the ...
Views: 1528 - Take Good Care Of Your Knees And Be Active All Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you are one of the many people who cannot imagine themselves sitting on a chair knitting or just reading newspapers and books for long period of hours during the retirement years, then you need to take care of your knees now. If you are active, athletic and you love the outdoors, you may ...
Views: 1899 - The Importance Of Diet In Fighting Bone Loss - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Sharon BellBone loss is a problem that not only plagues the elderly, but the younger generation as well. This condition does not form overnight. Nobody can say that with just a blink of an eye, he or she just suddenly had a massive bone loss. The decrease in the bone density of a person is usually a result ...
Views: 2560 - Arthritis Help - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Greg GallupWhat is Arthritis? Nearly 40 million Americans - one out of every seven - have arthritis. Arthritis literally means "joint inflammation" and refers to more than 100 related medical conditions. These diseases usually affect the area in or around joints, such as muscles and tendons. They usually ...
Views: 955 - Arthritis Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Juliet CohenArthritis pain can be very intense and many people live in this pain all day and night long. The arthritis pain can strike someone who is younger, but this arthritis pain usually strikes older people. People are living longer so more people end up suffering from arthritis pain. A good percentage ...
Views: 980 - All About Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOld age brings about a number of diseases. One of them is rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that affects millions of people worldwide. In RA, the body's connective tissue reacts sensitively to invading bacteria, changes in temperature or secretions made by the endocrine glands. Physical and emotional ...
Views: 1006 - Don't Be Bullied By Bursitis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAre you being bullied by bursitis? Terrorized by tendonitis? Fear no more. It’s time to fight back! Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa, the saclike fluid filled structure that lubricates, cushions, and protects the joint. The bursae of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee or heel ...
Views: 961 - Hip Joint Replacement: The Best Way To Solve Arthritic Hip Bones? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Sharon BellIn the US alone, relevant statistics show that there are around 150,000 patients who have had hip joint replacements. And a big chunk of this number are aged sixty and above. But hip joint problems are hardly restricted to older people. Regardless of your age or race, you can have problems with ...
Views: 1482 - Important Pointers In Fighting Arthritis Which You've Forgotten - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you are young and at the prime of your life, you feel that nothing you do, or not do for that matter, will affect you and your health. You feel you are invincible, forever healthy and young, able to do whatever you please and desire. However, unless you have some sort of youth potion or ...
Views: 857 - Arthritis Pain Relief- What Your Doctors Forgot To Tell You About Arthritis Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Joe BartonA car lasts 20 years. A microwave could last 25 years. A human body lasts 80 years. And if you suffer from arthritis, you might be thinking that your body will only 40 years. But you're wrong! Arthritis could now be labeled the newest epidemic to plague all industrial countries. And I ...
Views: 935 - 5 Things That You've Got Wrong About Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellStrictly speaking, arthritis is not a single disease. In reality it is composed of several other conditions in your joints and cartilages that can bring about inflammation and pain in those parts. The bad news about arthritis is that it does not have any known cure. What you can do about ...
Views: 1024 - Vitamin C For Gout? The Answer Is Yes, But There's A Caution If You Use It For Gout Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from John MephamShould you take Vitamin C for gout? The answer is probably yes, but read on for a possibly relevant caution. Gout cures require that uric acid levels be reduced. Vitamins and drugs work in two ways to reduce uric acid levels. One is restricting its supply by inhibiting purine breakdown into uric ...
Views: 33874 - Getting A Job Difficult With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a job can be difficult, especially if you have arthritis. This was revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after analyzing the results of its first countrywide survey on the impact of arthritis on work. The study involved over 200,000 American adults. ...
Views: 896 - How You're Being Hacked At The Back And Don't Know It - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellDid you know that about ninety percent of Americans experience back pain at one time or another? Well, it's true; and half of this figure has been affected by back pain in more than one occasion. Back pain is so common among Americans that it is regarded as one of the top reasons for work ...
Views: 861 - Got Osteoarthritis? Don't Worry, So Is Everyone Else Your Age - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellOsteoarthritis is a recurring disease caused by the deterioration of joint cartilages. It is actually the most common form of arthritis. The deterioration is mainly due to the years of wear and tear of the joints where the body's ability to form new bone margins between bone connections and ...
Views: 1070 - Still More Arthritis Myths And Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEveryone experiences aches and pains from to time. But if they persist and bother you a lot, chances are you have arthritis - a painful and disabling disease that affects 40 million Americans and about 50 percent of people over age 60. Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and is the ...
Views: 913 - Arthritis Cure Secrets - Most Popular Home Remedies For Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Peter rodrickArthritis Introduction The word 'arthritis' means 'inflammation of joints.' It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and itis meaning inflammation. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is usually involved and one or two joints may become completely ...
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