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- Can Omega-3 Supplements Help Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Janelle TrempeThere are a variety of supplements available to those with arthritis joint pain. Glucosamine and chondroitin are most commonly associated with reducing osteoarthritis symptoms. Are these the best supplements for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms? What does research indicate regarding Omega-3, ...
Views: 1516(4 votes) - Arthritis: The Habit - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Patricia MoynihanThink back to your youth. Remember all those admonitions, “Stand up straight!” Don’t slouch!” Well, they were not just to make you look more beautiful. They were very much health related. A straight spine balances your vertebrae. A slouch puts pressure on all the wrong places. Worse, a slouch is ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - Has OsteoArthritis Met Its Match in Cyclist David Shuey? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewOsteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is a chronic condition which involves the destruction of joint cartilage, resulting in stiffness, pain and limited or loss of movement in the affected joint(s). Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can be caused by ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Managing Your Arthritis Flares - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Angie CarterEven when your arthritis is well-controlled, it's still possible to have a flare-up. Arthritis symptoms will get temporarily worse after a time of being less severe. When you experience a flare-up, a joint or joints may swell or become more swollen; you may even feel more pain and stiffness, ...
Views: 2159(3 votes) - How to Get a Good Nights Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Angie CarterSo, what can you do? There are a few general principles for getting a good night’s sleep that applies to everyone. But, if you have arthritis, you have to be sure that it is well controlled, that's the first step. You should make sure that your doctor is working with you to resolve any ...
Views: 1793(3 votes) - Prolotherapy, is it right for you? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from David StevensProlotherapy, which is shorthand for proliferative therapy, refers to a variety of techniques for healing or repairing damaged ligaments and tendons. Earliest reports of this practice date back to Hippocrates, who used a hot poker to repair the rotator cuffs of javelin throwers, and a hot needle ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Learning to Live with Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from David StevensThe lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae; each one is connected to the next by the intervertebral disc and two facet joints. The discs between each vertebra are made up of a tough outer ring called an annulus and a soft inner core called the nucleus pulposis. The annulus is a ligament ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - Could Your "Mystery" Pain Be Rheumatoid Arthritis? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOne of the hardest things I have to do as an orthopedic doctor is tell a patient that he or she has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When people see me for pain, it is sometimes difficult for them to explain exactly what is happening to them. Some describe their symptoms as “mystery” pain because ...
Views: 945(2 votes) - Is Exercise Effective in Reducing Knee Arthritis Pain? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Janelle TrempeOsteoarthritis of the knee is a common arthritic joint condition. Anti-inflammatory medications are frequently prescribed for relieving pain. In an effort to reduce the need for medication, many turn to other means of pain reduction. Is exercise effective in reducing arthritis knee pain? If ...
Views: 1561(2 votes) - Carpal Tunnel Release - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Gabriella FrentThis article is intended for people who are really interested on carpal tunnel syndrome, no advanced knowledge required to understand this topic about carpal tunnel release so why not give it a try? Do you experience strange tingling sensations in your palms, thumbs, or middle fingers? Do you ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - What Are the Different Forms of Arthritis Pain Relievers and Treatment Options? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), treatments for rheumatic diseases include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication, and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy. Other treatments include the use of pain relief methods and ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - Understanding Reactive Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, which occurs as a “reaction” to an infection elsewhere in the body. Besides joint inflammation, reactive arthritis is associated with two other symptoms: redness and ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the Arthritis Foundation, Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans. Although there are several theories, so far, the cause of RA is still unknown. In addition, there is no cure to date, but it is getting easier to control RA through the use of remedies, exercise, and joint ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - The Best Recourse For Arthritis Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraArthritis is one of the most prevalent diseases afflicting millions of men and women in the United States alone. There are over 100 classifications of this joint disease and it generally affects more women than men. Children can develop arthritis, too as in the case of juvenile arthritis. With ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - The Chronically Concurring Psoriatic Arthritis - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOne may have the idea that arthritis is inconsequential connoting it with mere joint aches and pains. There are well over 100 rheumatoid and joint-related diseases within the scope of arthritis, each varying in the nature of their causes, the manifestation of the symptoms and the treatment ...
Views: 1430 - The Truth Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are over 100 rheumatoid and joint related diseases all within the coverage of the term “arthritis”. When one mentions arthritis, one can imagine that inherent, possibly teeth-grinding gnawing sensation in the joints. The word “arthritis” literally means inflammation of the joints and with ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Early Detection and Early Treatment Can Do For You - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Angie CarterThere have been unbelievable improvements in the diagnoses and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the recent years. RA has in the past, led to joint damage and disability. But, today, there are new drugs and new ways of using those drugs, new diagnostic tools, and a new understanding of ...
Views: 6397(3 votes) - An Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Jack BondRheumatoid arthritis is the type of arthritis that is caused when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. The human immune system compromises of cells and antibodies that are designed to destroy the foreign bodies attacking your body. The foreign bodies attacking are ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Neurologic Signs Common with Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyFibromyalgia patients are more likely to have tingling and weakness in their legs and arms, poor balance and other neurological symptoms according to a new study conducted at the University of Washington Medicine Sleep Institute at Harborview, Seattle. The research team studied 166 ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - Know This: Arthritis Drugs Kill! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanDrug companies rolled out their latest lethal concoctions with warm and fuzzy TV ads showing arthritis patients dancing the night away. This could be you, said the ad. Just take our brand new biologic drug and your arthritis will disappear! The fact is that all of these biologics have the most ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - What Are the Causes to Osteoporosis? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Steve CaldwellOsteoporosis is the problem related to the bones. As the name of the disease suggests it means porous bones. The bones become porous and cause osteoporosis. Many old people are noted to be suffering with the osteoporosis. But, nowadays even the young people are noted to be suffering with the ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - Arthritis and the Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David JenkinsIn those over the age of sixty-five, there are a number of conditions, diseases, and actions that can cause great harm and are in fact much more common in this age group. However, of all of these disorders, arthritis is the most common condition among the elderly. The term arthritis is not ...
Views: 5393(3 votes) - ***Cherry Juice – Natural Remedy for Maintaining Healthy Joint Function and Soothing Sore Muscles - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andy LaPointeFor those seeking a natural remedy for maintaining healthy joint function and soothing sore muscles the tart cherry is fast becoming the remedy of choice. Thanks to modern food technology, we are now able to understand what makes this ruby red fruit so effective in fighting muscle soreness and ...
Views: 3245(8 votes) - Natural Arthritis Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Mac grathOther natural arthritis remedies include the herb white willow, for pain management, and the supplement MSM. Both have an anti-inflammatory effect. MSM needs to be taken in large quantities to be effective in pain relief, but it does work very well. The most popular dietary supplements for ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - How Hemp Seed Oil Can Help Your Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Cristian StanMany people would dismiss arthritis as a simple and natural process of aging when in fact it is not. It is a crippling disease; slow yet decapitating. Arthritis has many forms and accompanying painful symptoms. Somehow, in the advent of modern-day technology and medical breakthroughs, we look ...
Views: 3033(1 vote) - 7 Effective Exercises for Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Cristian StanYou seem to be restless all day and feel terrible pain during nighttime. It seems endless, the cycle of pain and immobility, not having the means to do the things you used to do and the stress and boredom that go with it. When you are tormented by the pain of arthritis, you most likely would ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - The Effects of Stress On The Person With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Angie CarterArthritis by itself can be very stressful and very taxing on your body. The source of the stress can be from the pain that no one but you, can understand, or it can be having enough energy to get you through one day and being totally exhausted and having to stay in bed the next day. Or looking ...
Views: 1553(5 votes) - Strategies For Coping With Your Arthritis Diagnosis - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Angie CarterWhen you first find out that you have arthritis you may, like most people, feel a bit dismayed and then relieved that at last there is a name to give your symptoms and that there is a confirmation that they are very real and not in your head and that there is a hoped for treatment. Then reality ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Arthritis and Chronic Joint Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Margie GarrisonFrom the Centers for Disease Control Are you female, Caucasian, have a lesser education, and overweight? Then you run the greatest risk of either arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. Check out the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) These statistics left me ...
Views: 1853(2 votes) - Arthritis... There is a Way to Stop It! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Margie Garrison"Instead of eating as much as possible, eat as little as possible." 18th Century - Lueges Carviri Your desire to stay well must be continuous. You need to remind yourself, every time you plan to eat or do grocery shopping, about the reason why certain foods are not good for you. Foods ...
Views: 2275(5 votes) - If You Have Carpal Tunnel Symptoms, Better Check Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxFor the most part, doctors believe that the Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are usually related to an 'impingement' of the median nerve that runs down the wrist. According to doctors, strain and repetitive motion causes inflammation of the connective tissue that surrounds this nerve running ...
Views: 3962(1 vote) - Learn How Arthritis Supplement Relieve Pain - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from i-Supplements comAging happens to everyone unfortunately. For many people, part of aging can be painful and discomforting because of ailments like Arthritis. Arthritis is a very complex disorder that is comprised of more than 100 distinct conditions that can affect people at any stage in their life. For many, ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Under Our Skin: The Story of Chronic Lyme Disease - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you or any family members have unexplained headaches, fatigue, aches and pains? A diagnosis of autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, rheumatoid arthritis or psychiatric problems? Maybe it’s Lyme! Once limited geographically to areas around ...
Views: 1887(2 votes) - Relief For Arthritis Sufferers - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margie GarrisonRelief For Arthritis Sufferers How your body and mind affects your arthritis. Three things you can do that will help relieve your arthritis. Did you know no matter how bad you hurt or how sick you are, that everything you do, think and feel will have an effect on your body? This is ...
Views: 1734(4 votes) - Alternative Remedies Allow For a Pain-Free Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Tamer Elsafy68-year-old Ginger Williams wakes up each morning and jogs five miles near her Memphis, Tenn., residence. To her, jogging each morning is a way to start the day clearing her mind, body and soul. Growing up she was never fond of running but over the last several years she’s realized the ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - An Introduction to Arthritis - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from David JenkinsArthritis can be a very serious and extremely debilitating disease. While it is often thought of as only a disease that can effect seniors, arthritis can actually be found in people of any age. Since there are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis, one of the key parts of treatment is to ...
Views: 4739(3 votes) - Take Positive Joint Preventive Action: What Causes Arthritis & Natural Alternative Suggestions - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Hal DeckerArthritis: like heart disease, diabetes and obesity, Arthritis is often a preventable disease for most people, which normally begins as a result of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle (inactivity, no regular exercise). It is estimated that up to 70 million Americans will develop Arthritis within the ...
Views: 2163 - Gout NSAIDs - How to Disfigure Your Joint and Cause More Pain - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Joe BartonGout NSIDs have been a popular topic lately because of their utter ineffectiveness when it comes to treating gout. Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most doctors' best treatment for this painful form of arthritis, many sufferers are trying simple alternative home ...
Views: 2082 - A Cure for Arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansMargie Garrison was just 11 years old when she fell and injured her back in a playground accident. The trauma of her injury led to the development of severe osteoarthritis of the spine, and for the next 43 years she lived in pain while one physician after another treated her with medications ...
Views: 1563(3 votes) - When Gout Inflammation Won’t Go Away - What You Should Know - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout inflammation occurs when the immunity system recognizes the crystalline uric acids as foreign bodies to be attacked. Different people have different ways of experiencing inflammation discomfort. While some may experience gout pain by intermittent flashes of attack, some sufferers on the ...
Views: 26680 - Creating Your Own Easy-to-Follow Diet for Gout Sufferers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe number of gout victims nowadays is quite significant. The main suspect? The food that people include in their diet; the food we guzzle is a big factor to our health. If you are therefore a victim of gout, you need to follow a strict diet for gout sufferers. However, the problem with the ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - Natural Remedy for Gout Provides Luscious Relief from Herbs and Cherries - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonToday, almost all types of disorders have drug based treatment and a corresponding natural remedy. In fact, natural remedies are giving some pharmaceutical companies a run for their money, since they are now more popular. The gout disorder is one of those disorders where sufferers would much ...
Views: 1090 - The Fundamentals of Gout Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWith the financial difficulties that hover around us due to the rising cost of commodities, it is only normal to look for gout natural treatment. Aside from the use of organic materials that are harvested from nature's bounty, gout natural treatment is free from radical side effects brought by ...
Views: 1167 - Top 10 Myths about Gout - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Victor KonshinI am always taken aback at the number and persistence of gout myths. Just read a few Internet web pages on gout and gout treatments and it won’t take you long to find contradicting information - even from supposedly reputable sites. These myths are one of the key reasons why the quality of gout ...
Views: 31216 - An arthritis sufferer confesses - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Simon BroderickI have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for as long as I can remember. It’s a crippling and, at times, depressing condition that I wouldn’t wish on anybody. Sometimes I wonder if there was any action that I could or could not have taken earlier in my life that would have affected my ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - *** Is Glucosamine and Chondroiton Supplementation Really Effective for Joint Health? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHSo is Glucosamine and Chondroiton Supplementation Really Effective for Joint Health? Recently, it seems like we keep hearing conflicting reports on whether Glucosamine & Chondroiton are nutrients that we can count on for repairing and rebuilding joint cartilage and promoting joint health. So ...
Views: 9526(8 votes) - Seven Ways I Fought My Daughter’s Arthritis and Won - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAt the tender age of seven years old, my daughter Cassandra was given the devastating news that she was suffering from a severe case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I was shocked and unaware that arthritis afflicts 300,000 American children. Following more than a year of medical doctors, ...
Views: 1848 - Breathe Free Again! - Your Allergies won't be the same again - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne FrenetteMore than 50 million North Americans suffer from seasonal and year-round allergies. An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are “foreign” to our bodies. These substances, called allergens, can range from food and pollen to drugs, environmental ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Controlling Your Gout With a Low Purine Meal Plan - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from gout you likely know how important it is to eliminate high purine foods from your diet. Changing your lifestyle and eating habits is key to keeping your gout at bay. Controlling your gout with a low purine meal plan is among the best ways you can minimize your bouts of ...
Views: 3259 - Boning Up On Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Steve KeyserOsteoporosis is a man-made disease that should never happen. In short, it's entirely preventable and treatable, but look at what's happening. The United States has one of the highest osteoporosis rates in the world. Osteoporosis kills more women every year than cancer of the breast, cervix, and ...
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