If you're one of the millions of people suffering from some form of arthritis, experience daily the devastating effects caused in your life from this disease. Arthritis not only affects your health! Can greatly reduce the overall quality of your life if pain and stiffness prevents you from participating in normal activities.

 

Arthritis can develop in every joint of your body. Feet, ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, hands or fingers can be affected by the disease, though not necessarily at the same time. Despite the fact that the age group most affected by arthritis are in the category of 65+, more than 1/3 of all people with this disease are between ages 45 and 64, while 17% ranging from age 18 to 44.

Indeed, after an investigation found that all forms arthritis affects nearly twice women than men, and also most prevalent in people who are economically disadvantaged.

Since, however, the medical profession trying 24 hours a day to find antidotes for all diseases, so in case of arthritis is able now to offer in many cases targeted therapies. In our current issue, however, you can read advice and practical solutions for the treatment of arthritis in order to improve your situation and help yourself to prevent its deterioration.

- There are over 100 types of arthritis. Although most people with arthritis "fighting" with the two most common forms (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis), there are other conditions that affect the joints, ligaments and tendons. Certain disease is gout and arthritis caused by infection or psoriasis. If, however, see your doctor without procrastinate, will help you get to the root of the problem and to choose effective treatments.

- Some foods cause outbreaks! At times, milk, wheat, seafood, meats and other foods have been implicated in arthritic discomfort. Although not applicable in most cases, a type of food can aggravate some forms of arthritis, particularly those caused by celiac disease or gout. If you suspect that some foods cause you discomfort, consult your doctor to diagnose the problem and eliminate any food group from your diet affects your situation.

- Hot and cold treatments offer relief! The effects of heat treatment as relaxes muscles and simultaneously reduces muscle spasms. Warm baths, heating pads, hot packs and heat from lamps or fireplace recommended in a number of ways to heat treatment. In "Cold" treatment use cold compresses or ice packs to numb any pain. This movement constricts blood vessels thus reduces swelling and inflammation of the joints.

- The loss of excess weight improves the situation. The excess pounds cause more pressure on joints as the proportions of the body do not coincide. Therefore, if you are overweight, lose weight, since it is likely to lead to less pain in the joints. With the approval of your doctor, incorporating aerobic exercise or strength training in your weight control program you will have a double benefit as it will increase and your flexibility.

- Alternative cure! Studies have proven that ginger, valerian, glucosamine, chondroitin, and supplements of Omega 3, Omega 6, O12 may be beneficial for treating, delaying or preventing the development of various forms of arthritis. Ask your doctor if it is appropriate for your diet. Also, some forms of arthritis can be controlled by means of acupuncture or meditation.

Sources:

Cedars-Sinai: Arthritis-Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Spinal Arthritis

Martin, Rosemary H. "The Role of nutrition and Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis."

National Academy of An Aging Society

University of Connecticut Health Center: Hand and Wrist Conditions and Treatments

University of Washington Depaertent of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine: Diet and Arthritis

 

 

Research-curated Journalist Overmedia SA Bill Papaspyros