Arthritis Treatment: Do magnets work in Arthritis?
Image by MadVinyl via Flickr There are many arthritic patients and sufferers in pain that use magnets. Some are very certain that the magnets they are using are a great help. There are no large controlled clinical trials to evaluate the benefits of magnets on arthritis. Doctors in general do not think they work to [...]
Arthritis Treatment: Reduce Your Pain Naturally.
Image via Wikipedia If you have arthritis and you are looking to control pain without drugs, then the first thing you need to do is to reduce your weight or maintain a normal weight. If you are overweight, weight loss will be the most important thing you can do to improve the level of pain, [...]
Arthritis Treatment: Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis.
Image via Wikipedia Glucosamine and chondroitin are widely advertised as remedies for osteoarthritis. The benefits, however, are not clear. A qualitative assessment of various trials were done by T.E. McAlindon et al. to evaluate the benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin products for osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip. The studies were randomised, double blind, placebo [...]
Arthritis Treatment: Glucosamine.
Image via Wikipedia Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar produced by the body and present in cartilage. It has been widely promoted as a treatment for osteoarthritis. There is no conclusive evidence that this drug is effective. It is up to you to make your own mind up on it. There are individuals who swear [...]
Arthritis Treatment: Chondroitin.
Image via Wikipedia Chondroitin is a carbohydrate compound and is present in cartilage. It gives the cartilage elasticity. Articular surface of joints are protected by cartilage (articular cartilage) and this cartilage is a tough smooth gristle that reduces friction and protects the underlying bone from wear. Damage and wear of the cartilage is seen on [...]
Diet and Arthritis.
Image via Wikipedia Apart from gout, diet does not have a significant direct impact on arthritis. Diets, vitamins and supplements will not cure your arthritis but altering your diet to maintain or attain the right weight is an important step to reduce the burden of arthritis. For weight loss, dietary change and the amount you [...]
Arthritis Treatment: Self-help.
Image by kruain J&B via Flickr Exercise is good for arthritic joints. Exercise keeps the joint flexible and the muscles strong. Inactive muscles tend to waste and become thin. Make sure you know what to do and do not overdo it. Exercise also makes you feel generally better. Resting an inflamed joint will help it [...]
Arthritis Treatment:Osteoarthritis Lifestlye Changes.
Image by Getty Images via Daylife There are ways you can help osteoarthritis treatment. Lifestyle changes can make a significant effect on your condition. Obesity affects the bio-mechanics of weight bearing joints. Maintaining the correct weight (BMI) will reduce progression of arthritis especially in the knees. Maintain a good level of activity and improve on [...]
Arthritis: Is Gout a Disease of Indulgence?
When the level of uric acid in the blood is too high, gout can develop. It was known as the patrician’s malady in the past because it was considered a disease of over indulgence amongst the wealthy. High purine diet can affect gout and red meat is high in purine. The rich ate red meat [...]
Weight and Pregnancy: Avoid weight change between Pregnancies.
According to Deidre Murphy and Jennifer Walsh, two Obstetricians from Dublin, even small changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) between pregnancies can affect health. Mothers who put on or lose a lot of weight between pregnancies are putting themselves and their babies at risk. A two unit increase in BMI doubles the risk of having [...]
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