Arthritis: Coping Holistically A healthy musculoskeletal system, which includes muscles, bones and joints, is necessary for movement and activity, which are vital to overall well being and quality of life. Arthritis compromises this system, causing pain and limited joint movement. By understanding the causes of arthritis, as well as ways to ease the symptoms of arthritis, an in home caregiver can prevent unnecessary arthritis and...more
Arthritis: The More You Know, The Better You Go! I am a chiropractor in downtown Seattle and I work with patients that have many different forms of arthritis and joint conditions everyday. This article will mainly focus on arthritis and its different forms (I will focus on 2 of the most common which are Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis). I will also discuss preventative measures as well as treatment options ( natural ) for existing...more
Alleviating arthritis pain Living with arthritis can be over-whelming, not only for you - but for family, friends and co-workers. Arthritis refers to an inflammation of the joints. It is known by many names - comprising over 100 diseases and conditions, most of which are associated with pain or stiffness. Arthritis is a chronic pain disease that directly affects millions of Americans. Reports indicate that 40 million Americans suffer with osteoarthritis alone. The most common types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (often referred to as, Degenerative Joint Disease). Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder that causes the immune system to attack its own joints. Osteoarthritis on the other hand, consists of a low-grade inflammation that wears down cartilage and decreases the amount of synovial fluid (both cushion and lubricate the joint areas). The changes in cartilage cause it to break down faster than the body can produce it. When cartilage breaks down, the bones rub together and cause damage and pain. Common areas of the body that develop degenerative joints are in the spine, especially in the lower neck and lower back, knees, hips...more
How To Cope With Your Emotions-If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis By: Irene Fowler-SharpeHow To Cope With Your Emotions-If You Have Rheumatoid ArthritisIf you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis your emotions could be on a roller coaster; going from one emotion to another. If the diagnosis comes as a big surprise, then you...more
Find Ways to Beat Arthritis A person's anatomy, genes, environment, food, and lifestyle determine the person's health and possible threats to it. Sometimes people don't anymore wonder why others face certain medical problems or health issues, because of the way they live and of the family tree they belong to. what instills fear in a...more
The Common Causes Of Arthritis And How It Can Impact You Arthritis is a group of ailments which involves joint damage and pain. You can find various causes of arthritis. Determining the causes of arthritis can be difficult because loads of factors generally cause a person acquiring this very common problem. The most common causes of arthritis are: Age As a person age the cartilage becomes more brittle and its capability to mend itself decreases. Arthritis has a tendency to develop as individuals grow older. Genetics Until now, the contribution of genetics to the reason behind arthritis is not well understood. However there are actually possible genetic variations which can lead to the cause of arthritis. Major Injury Joint damage can cause irregularities in the normal smooth joint surface. One of many causes of arthritis is previous major injury. A tibial plateau fracture is an example of an injury resulting in arthritis whereby the broken area of bone enters the cartilage of the knee joint. In case the joint or its surrounding tissue was ruined because of an injury, this can increase the process of wear and tear on the joint. Weight The wear and tear in...more
The Quest for Relief: Acupuncture for Arthritis For some, there is nothing worse than feeling helpless when your own body is preventing you from doing something important. Arthritis is a bane among at least 46 million sufferers in the...more
What Are Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Why Are They So Important in Osteoarthritis? And in fact, they are the cells from each all other cells are derived.They are found in a number of adult tissues including the bone marrow, fat, synovium...more
What Is Arthritis-The Bold Truth About Arthritis What is arthritis? The most commonly used definition for arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. The joints of the body are where two bones connect allowing the limbs to bend for...more
Overcoming arthritis joint pain Arthritis is quite a common health condition, affecting millions of Americans alone. The term "arthritis" itself is used to describe a whole group of health conditions that are characterized by...more
Finding Relief from the Arthritis Pain with Natural Methods As of late there is more and more information about natural arthritis pain relief becoming available. But, like anything else, one must always take care about what is read and...more
Gouty Arthritis Demystified - How Does Gout Pain Feel Like? Are you experiencing some weird pain at your feet? If you do, most probably you are wondering what you have done recently that causes the mysterious pain. If you cannot recall...more