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- Promising Ways to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyRheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition of body joints, mostly affecting wrist and knee joints. Although at present there is no permanent cure for rheumatoid arthritis, the irritating symptoms can be controlled by pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological means. All treatments reduce ...
Views: 536 - Diet Therapy For Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyJuvenile rheumatoid arthritis is marked by pain, stiffness and swelling of joints, affecting those under 16 years of age. Fortunately, the problem has low occurrence, as only about 1 out of 10,000 children report the disease. It appears in one of three forms; pauciarticular (less than four ...
Views: 749 - Different Diet Options Used For Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyRheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic and chronic inflammatory disease that can cause permanent disability if not diagnosed and treated at the earliest. There is no cure for the disease itself. However, various treatment options can help in relieving the pain as well as the symptoms of the ...
Views: 538 - An Overview Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyRheumatoid arthritis refers to swollen and painful joints, a condition most commonly found among women and elderly. Strangely, pregnancy and rheumatoid Arthritis are closely and interestingly related to each other. Right from conception, pregnancy brings remarkable changes to the immune system, ...
Views: 606 - Specific Tests Used To Diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, the exact cause of which is still unknown. It affects tissues and organs, and also the joints by systemic inflammation. Women are more prone to this disease than men, and it is estimated that around 1% of the total population of the world is affected by ...
Views: 528 - How To Detect And Diagnos Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyRheumatoid arthritis is a painful and debilitating medical condition in which the immune system of the body starts malfunctioning. It is advisable to consult a physician as soon as the symptoms of this disease start appearing. Proper diagnosis is needed in order to ensure the required ...
Views: 710 - Natural Remedies Used For The Treatment Of RA - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyThe most chronic and debilitating type of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis. Apart from the joints, rheumatoid arthritis is more likely to affect various other organs of the body as well. It is an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system weakens the tissues around the joints through ...
Views: 559 - Arthritis Types Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyRheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder which causes chronic inflammation of tissues around the joints. It is known as autoimmune disease, because the antibodies present in the blood of the sufferer attacks the body tissues. Hence, the immune system of the body attacks the joints ...
Views: 741 - The Use Of Probiotic Supplements For Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyIt is not possible to diagnose the existence of rheumatoid arthritis beforehand. Although it is a hereditary disease, there are several factors, both environmental and biological, which may also trigger the onset of this debilitating disease. Similarly, the factors can be suppressed for sometime ...
Views: 1809 - Green Tea benefits, Cholesterol, Arthritis, heart health - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoGreen Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. This plant grows as a large shrub or tree. Green tea has been recognized as a medicinal beverage to promote healthy mind and body for almost 5000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine has recommended green tea for headaches, body aches, pain, ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms- Signs To Watch Out For - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Stephanie CookeWhat Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in some people who experience the skin condition psoriasis. The skin is in a constant process of regeneration, and completely replaces itself over the course of a month. New skin cells form underneath the ...
Views: 731 - Exercise today for a healthy tomorrow - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Rekha PatelGood Bone and joint health is very important factor to enjoy freedom of movement as you age. Joint pain and stiffness associated with arthritis is a very common phenomenon and can interfere with your daily routine, even disrupting it. The new mantra is movement, exercise. Be agile, be active for ...
Views: 666 - Turmeric, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Antioxidant, Skin conditions - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Veena DeoScientists proved that Curcumin and other Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) constituents have unique health benefits like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic properties, promoting healthy DNA function and can also be useful in atherosclerosis, weight management, depression and Rheumatoid ...
Views: 1255 - How To Reduce Arthritis Pain And Inflammation Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Jeramey ThompsonArthritis is a debilitating health problem. Moreover, this problem inflames the joints, due to which they hurt. Furthermore, the joints support the body with the help of ligaments and tendons, which is essential for problem-free daily routine. In addition, the knee joint contains more structures ...
Views: 635 - Find the perfect art easels and art supplies today - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Mark GlendaleAcrylic Paint is one of the most popular art mediums in the world. Its exclusive characteristics make it one of the most versatile products in art and it can be used by virtually anyone – beginner or advanced, young or old. Originally called Magna Paint, the acrylic medium was first invented ...
Views: 671 - Have A Summer Language Study In Italy - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from jenkin sonulThe best way of learning a foreign language is to spend your summer holiday in the country in which people speak this kind of language. Once upon a time, I studied the Italian language in Italy, and I also watched a film related to the Italian Aesthetic. In Italy, I had a course which belongs to ...
Views: 624 - Exercises Are The Best Way To Control Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Micko StojanovicRheumatoid arthritis is a disorder in which joints become painful, stiff and tender and there are high chances of disability in the long run. In such a condition, to keep on the mobility of the joints, exercises for rheumatoid arthritis are needed. The amount of workout a patient should ...
Views: 574 - How To Get Relief From Arthritis Joint Pain Prevent Stiffness - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Jeramey ThompsonPain is the synonym of arthritis, since pain is the part of life for those individuals who suffer from arthritis. Moreover, it is a disorder that occurs due to inflammation of one, or more joints of the body. In addition, this disorder affects the people of both the genders, irrespective of ...
Views: 549 - Inflammation in Joints and How To Prevent It Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Ric HawkinsInflammation in joints is a common symptom of conditions like arthritis that are not short term but carry on for years. What causes this to happen and the best natural solution are revealed here. Short lived inflammation in joints is a normal response to some kind of injury or surgery as the ...
Views: 548 - The world’s strongest acai-the choice of athletes, supermodels and hollywood celebrities - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Ryan JessicaYou might be familiar with the name Acai; the small, purple Amazon palm fruit that is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. In Brazil it has gained legendary status and is being consumed by many millions every day. Also in Hollywood Acai, and particularly Freeze Dried Acai, has ...
Views: 1122 - What exactly is Head Perusing & Mentalism? Brain Reading Methods Explained - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Jorge BuckholzMentalism - Mentalism is usually a performing fine art in which its practitioners, often known as mentalists, use psychological acuity, cold browsing, sizzling looking through, rules of stage magic, and/or suggestion to current the illusion of brain browsing, psychokinesis, extra-sensory notion, ...
Views: 1076 - The Reality in Magic and Mentalism - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Shalon YounkersI do not intend to burst anybody's bubble right here, but there truly is not any such factor as magic, head reading or mentalism as people would say. Now, it is really going to get much easier for me to finish up this post correct right here, but because you happen to be eager to discover more ...
Views: 663 - Shigru from Himalaya - Natural Herbal Remedies for Arthritis and Joint Swelling - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Shigru? The botanical name of 'Shigru' is 'Moringa Oleifera'. It is also popular by the name 'horse radish', 'drum stick'. It is a medium size tree with small pendulous fruit. The Shigru tree is truly remarkable in Ayurveda and has impressive range of dietary benefits. In this plant ...
Views: 6994 - Joint Health & Anti-Aging - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Therese PattersonProblems with the joints affect a large portion of the population, with arthritis being the number one joint health problem. Consider taking one or more of the products described below, with your doctor's supervision. And be sure to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and get regular exercise, ...
Views: 870 - What Are the Causes of Wrist and Ankle Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauWrists and ankles are two specific body parts which contain bones, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. A patient can experience pain in these two parts. Here we will learn how to manage these occurrences. The wrist is an intricate joint consists of eight small bones positioned in two line ...
Views: 1291 - Good Remedies For Continued Gout Problems - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Niel VernePersons who make surplus uric acid or aren't able to eliminate the acid efficiently will most probably suffer from an rheumy disease known as gout. Gouty arthritis is a debilitating disease and it bears upon the outer members that include the fingers, elbows, ankles and toes. The gout attacks ...
Views: 511 - Reduce Inflammation Without NSAID's - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Pierce HolmfordInflammation is a painful signal that the body's white blood cells are waging a war against foreign particles. Inflammation is also known to be caused by the collision of cells excited by having an excess of certain nutrients like omega 6, in the body. It's also known to be caused by ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - How to Define Gout: A Review of the Signs and Symptoms of Gout - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Bert MiddletonBecause Gout has been a fairly well documented condition throughout history, many attempts have been made to define gout. Most commonly known for affecting the big toe and labeled "Podagra" when it does, Gout is unmistakably one of the most painful forms of rheumatoid arthritis. The signs of ...
Views: 888 - Degenerative Disc Disease - Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Can Help - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Dr. Michael L. HallMillions of Americans suffer from severe back and neck pain as a result Degenerative Disc Disease. DDD as it is often referred to in the literature is not really a "disease" in the common sense of the word, but rather a term used to describe a process or condition that develops gradually and ...
Views: 896 - How To Identify Gout Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanWhen the body becomes overloaded with uric acid, the result is gout – a disease that is becoming increasingly prevalent. This is a debilitating disease that is highly preventable. In order to avoid gout, you must know what causes this disease and for you to be treated, you should know the ...
Views: 859 - Helping Your Doctor Come Up With Accurate Foot Pain Diagnosis and Knee Pain Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanIf you ask your doctor, it’s not that easy to make a foot pain diagnosis or a knee pain diagnosis. Foot pain and knee pain can be a sign of several diseases so coming up with a diagnosis is difficult. When you are experiencing such, you need to help your doctor in every way that you can such ...
Views: 777 - Find New Ways to Treat Arthritis Pain with Tens Machine Hire - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Colin SuttonIf you are looking for new ways to treat arthritis pain then you should consider tens machine hire. Treating the chronic pain experienced by arthritis sufferers can be very difficult. Strong pain killing drugs can be effective but long-term use can cause some serious side effects. This is why ...
Views: 656 - Ergonomic Chairs - The Dangers Inherent in Transfers With Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic Chairs are designed to maintain your comfort when performing work based activities throughout the day. It means that people who have back problems are more likely to choose this type of chair, for easing their back discomforts. As an Occupational Therapist, my expertise is safety ...
Views: 986 - 7 Ways to Relieve Back Pain in Ergonomic Chairs Using a Towel - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIt is very easy to sit in a chair, but to sit in a chair for a long time with comfort is difficult. If you are sitting at a computer all day, then I would suggest try bringing a small or medium sized towel to your work area. You will be amazed at how much this piece of equipment will aid your ...
Views: 2406 - Can Ergonomic Sitting Help My Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a comfortable position to use, when you are sitting doing purposeful activity in an ergonomic chair. You actually don't need an ergonomic chair for sitting in comfort, but they are useful for providing the sitting support that you need when sitting on your pelvic bones in ...
Views: 718 - The Healing Properties of Water - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe benefits of water cannot be over-emphasized for hydrating the human body, since we consists of 80% water. It is a survival necessity in our daily life, because the more we move in purposeful activity; the more energy we generate and the more water evaporates from our body. We constantly need ...
Views: 546 - Back Pain - Why Not Think Ergonomic Solutions? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work and why? It is because we spend too much time in sedentary, sloppy positions, doing very little movement and letting our muscles become lax and under-used. We have become a society that drives around in cars - to the shops, to ...
Views: 695 - Deep Breathing in Prolonged Sitting For Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalTo most people breathing is just a small movement in the lungs, for the purpose of gaining oxygen into the lungs that we need in order to live. Yet when using ergonomic sitting in an ergonomic chair, it makes sense to use long deep breaths at times. This will change the position of your sitting ...
Views: 747 - The Healing Properties of Water - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe benefits of water cannot be over-emphasized for hydrating the human body, since we consists of 80% water. It is a survival necessity in our daily life, because the more we move in purposeful activity; the more energy we generate and the more water evaporates from our body. We constantly need ...
Views: 636 - Why is Prolonged Sitting BAD For Your Health? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you watched CTV last night in Canada, you will see that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is now no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in places ...
Views: 720 - Causes and Treatment of Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Trevor MundayThe spine is one of the most complicated structures in the human body. As well as providing structural support for the body it acts as anchor point for the head and limbs and their associated tendons and ligaments; houses the spinal cord which is the extension of the central nervous system, and ...
Views: 969 - Waking Up in the Morning With Back Pain - What Will Make it Go Away? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe main causes of back pain are lack of movement in your spine. As a writer about back pain, because I have suffered back pain myself with postural scoliosis in my spine; I will admit that it happens to us all, if we don't practice what we preach! None of us are perfect and I am no ...
Views: 653 - A Chair Is Not Just for Sitting! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSo what's that supposed to mean, if a chair is not just for sitting? It means that a chair has more than just one role. Sitting obviously is the first role, but the second role is movement. It is important while you are sitting that your body continues to move actively, or your body will ...
Views: 570 - When Is A Chair Not a Chair? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalNow that is an interesting question you may think and I think your answer may be uncertain. There is actually no catch to this question, the answer is simply that a chair would not be a chair if it does not have a back and a seat. I was also going to add four legs, but then I would not be ...
Views: 524 - 3 Safety Issues With Ergonomic Chairs - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSafety can only be dangerous with an ergonomic chair; if you perceive the chair as safe, when in fact it is NOT safe. Therefore you must learn to notice the safety issues around an ergonomic chair, because they are not always the same as a standard chair. It does not matter which ergonomic ...
Views: 904 - UC Davis researcher receives grant for groundbreaking arthritis research - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Derek BelisleIannis Adamopoulos, a UC Davis researcher who specializes in skeletal and immune-system diseases, has been selected as an Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) Scholar and Sontag Foundation Fellow. Adamopoulos will receive a grant of $75,000 to further his promising research on ...
Views: 414 - A Correct Way to Sit that Provides Therapeutic Comfort to Your Spine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYour back or spinal column is the most important part of your skeletal body. Without your spinal column, functional mobility would be impaired and your comfort level in ergonomic sitting would greatly jeopardize your internal organs. The main purpose of the spinal column is to maintain the ...
Views: 593 - A Correct Way to Sit that Provides Therapeutic Comfort to Your Spine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYour back or spinal column is the most important part of your skeletal body. Without your spinal column, functional mobility would be impaired and your comfort level in ergonomic sitting would greatly jeopardize your internal organs. The main purpose of the spinal column is to maintain the ...
Views: 564 - Praise and Worship Guitar Classes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mendy SomvangCompliment innovative Christian tunes and worship guitar lessons Why Compliment and worship guitar classes? Reward and worship guitar classes are a person from the most fascinating and pleasurable that you can reward the Lord with their resourceful gifts. As being a Christian musician who ...
Views: 772 - Prolotherapy For Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Knee Pain and Shoulder Pain - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Dwarkaseo Das"Prolo" is short for proliferation, because the treatment causes the proliferation (growth, formation) of new ligament tissue ("rubber bands" that hold bones to bones in joints.) in areas where it has become weak. Prolotherapy treatment is an amazing pain management therapy useful for many ...
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