Do You Have Arthritis?

Do You Have Arthritis?
Lambert Klein

Do you have arthritis? If so you are not alone. 66,000,000 people do almost 1 in 3 adults.
Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. Besides limiting daily activities arthritis can cause many lifestyle problems. You may assume there’s nothing you can do that will help. Don’t believe that. There are steps including supplements and lifestyle changes you can make to significantly improve your life.
Your doctor may ask a few of these questions:
Where is your pain
When does it hurt
How long have you had it
Any swelling or redness
Family history of arthritis
He may wish to perform a movement test and have some x-rays taken.
Inflammation from your arthritis is a significant source of pain. Your physician may recommend OTC medicines or a prescription.
You should be aware of alternatives such as natural supplements and physical exercise.
Nettle Leaf Extract This supplement appears to suppress TNF-alpha and IL-1-beta. Nettle leaf may inhibit inflammatory cascade in rheumatoid arthritis. Also joint protection is assisted with nettle leaf.
MSM: Msm contain Sulfur and anti-inflammatory properties
Glucosamine Sulfate/Chondroitin: Reduces joint pain and may substantially rebuild cartilage. This may take a while to see results.
Fish Oil: DHA, EPA and Omega 3 found in quality fish oil. Reduces painful inflammation and may promote joint lubrication. Look for a high quality, low mercury supplements like Carlson’s fish oils. Flax seed is another practical choice.
Try high quality multivitamins such as Purity’s Perfect Multi Super Greens.
Vitamin E: Use a natural product like Vitamin E-8 daily.
Cherries: Recent research has shown that tart cherries contain powerful antioxidants that may help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout and also protect the body against cardiovascular disease and inhibit cancer tumors.
There is also a cherry capsule that is very good named Fruit Advantage.
Exercise: Exercise is important not only for arthritis but your overall health.
Weight Control: Even modest weight loss will bring healthy results. Start slow if you need to, and then try to reach your target weight.
Stress: Ah Stress. This one unnecessarily causes us so many health concerns. It practically seems to be the source of most health problems.
There are many options to help deal with excess stress. Exercise is one of these. Even if you begin by walking to the corner and back, then around the block pretty soon you will be walking a mile or more.
Other things you may consider are Yoga, Meditation, Music and a new hobby.
There is a rather unique procedure I came across a while back called Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT for short. This works on the principles of Acupressure and Acupuncture.
Wait! Don’t let that intimidate you. Even though EFT is a remarkable tool it is actually easy to grasp. I personally have seen significant results. You won’t have to poke yourself at all. It just basically requires limited number of words and some tapping on certain key points.
So don’t give up. There are many options for you to vastly improve your health.
Copyright 2005 Lambert Klein

About The Author

Lambert Klein is the owner of Think Healthy supplements and products.
Arthritis supplements can be found at Think Healthy.
http://www.coral-cure.com/Arthritis-Supplements.html

Cure Your Arthritis – My Amazing Mom

Cure Your Arthritis – My Amazing Mom
Susan Graham

My Amazing Mother The Arthritis LadyFrom the age of 11 to age 53 my mother avoided holding hands; they were painful to the touch, so puffed up, sore and hot!!! Raising four children she, of course, had to hold our hands. She tried so hard not to let us know how painful it was but, we knew she was in constant pain.I always felt bad for my Mom and Dad because holding hands was something they missed. It was hard for her to knit or crochet, which she loved to do.Walking, bending or standing for any period of time was so painful for her. We learned as small children, my brothers and I, to do what ever we could to help around the house.She went to over thirteen Arthritis specialists, which were of little or no help. She was prescribed many different drugs and went through all kinds of treatments for her arthritis.She was in so much pain that she tried anything and everything to find relief. She was so desperate to find something that would stop her pain that she:Went to over 13 physicians, (Arthritis Specialists)She took Codeine, Darvon, Sprays and “Gold Treatments”She was placed in traction with a large weight to stretch her body, was tied to the bed and couldn’t move for a week!She was put in an upper body cast for 3 monthsShe wore shoe liftsAnd so much more!!!In 1980, the last year she suffered from Arthritis, my Mom spent an average of $40.00 month on miscellaneous drugs, $30.00 for a monthly doctor appointment and $30.00 on pain killers. Thats a total of $100.00 a month. I wish she could have spent that money on something she liked to do instead.All the drugs, all the doctors, all the treatments, all the money… ALL the FAILURES!!! Doctor after doctor told her that there was no cure for arthritis and that she should, Take this medication, go home and learn to live with it. One doctor predicted that she would be in a wheel chair within 5 years. We were crushed My Mom, being the eternal optimist, never gave up She went on a crusade to find a way to stop her arthritis. And she did!!!She spent many years researching arthritis, and put together this incredible program, I Cured My Arthritis You Can Too, that shows you in easy to follow steps how you can do what she did at home, and without drugs. I know this may sound too good to be true. But she did it… My Mom has gone through what you are going through right now. She has now been living Pain Free from Arthritis for 25 years.My Mom, Margie Garrison, is known on the World Wide Web (and elsewhere) as The Arthritis Lady and is now doing something she likes to do. She spends most of her time answering thousands of emails and phone calls from people who suffer with arthritis. She answers questions and helps solve problems. And I am not the only one singing her praises; here are just a few things other people have saidMy wife has rheumatoid arthritis and she tried what you wrote in your book and she has been almost totally pain free for a month so far. Thanks for publishing your book.Roy – Goose Creek, S.C**********I have purchased your book and it is a miracle from God. I really believe in it. It has opened my eyes toward the right foods we should eat to keep our bodies healthy and free from diseases.Evangeline Culloden, GA**********Thank the Lord and you. Your book is my companion in my quest for health. I cant praise it enough. You are a pioneer in the practice of prevention in Medicine.Mary B – Santa Cruz, CA**********My friend raved to me about how your book helped him. He had taken so much Cortisone until his doctor balked at giving it to him. My friend said he spends many painful, sleepless nights, and that his life was pure misery. Now, some five months later, he has no pain, and sleeps very well. He has lost some 40 pounds and feels 20 years younger.Lewis – Oklahoma City, Ok**********My friend is over 80 years old. She was unable to do hand work and almost unable to walk. Now she is able to do both. Mrs. A. Jenkins – Morango, CA**********To whom it may concern,Margie Garrisons I Cured My Arthritis You Can Too: is a note worthy milestone in the field of alternative treatment modalities.I agree with Margie that with proper nutrition, exercise and a positive mental attitude, not only is it possible to cure arthritis but also prevent it.Her book is simply and clearly written with a number of helpful illustrations.I have used it in my practice and highly recommend it. The pathway to health is up to each individual. By following Margies techniques, you can be Free of arthritis.Sincerely,Learie N. Yuille, MDMetro Holistic Health CenterSouthfield, Mi 48075**********If you are searching for relief from your arthritis pain, try this program. My Mom is living proof that you dont have to take medication, go home and learn to live with arthritis.If you would like to know more about my Mom and her program go to: http://www.cureyourarthritis.com Susan [email protected] About the Author
Margie Garrison was diagnosed with acute arthritis by her doctors. Determined not to accept living with arthritis as her fate, she began to look for options. She found out how to cure her arthritis through much research, modification of diet and much more. Garrison has made it her mission to help others suffering with the disease and has written a book to share with others called, “I Cure My Arthritis, You Can Too.”

Controlling Pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercises

Controlling Pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercises
Mike Herman

If you are suffering from stiff, swollen joints and have been
diagnosed with the condition known as rheumatoid arthritis,
there is hope.

In most instances, you can continue to do the hobbies and
activities you enjoy without being plagued with pain and limited
mobility through a variety of treatment options.

Speak with your primary health care provider about medications
and alternatives, including rheumatoid arthritis exercises to
control your condition.

These alternatives are excellent ways of not only controlling
your pain and regaining motion, but also enhancing your life.

Consider enrolling in a gym that offers special rheumatoid
arthritis exercises and classes in order to start your
treatment.

Before you decide upon any rheumatoid arthritis exercises, be
sure to contact your primary health care provider.

He or she will be able to recommend special techniques that will
best benefit your situation, but also provide you with a gym or
physical therapist to ensure you are working out in the proper
method.

Aquatic Exercises & A Medicine Ball?

Many doctors recommend arthritis patients attempt some sort of
aquatic work out, since water allows you to be weightless and
your joints to experience no friction or resistance.

Another great work out is Pilates, which works with hoops and
balls to stretch your body and improve your mobility.

When using these work out techniques as a treatment for your
stiff and painful joints, remember to enter into your program
slowly.

Tackling any activity too enthusiastically can potentially
injure your body and worsen your condition.

This is especially important when using any weights, medicine
balls, or other apparatus that can cause muscle strains or
pulls.

If you are unsure on the correct techniques for using the
apparatuses, seek help from a professional to ensure you are
doing the activity correctly.

This is the same for aquatic activities, which are much more
than simply swimming laps. Consider enrolling in a specific
class just for these activities in order to broaden your
horizons and control your pain.

By using any physical activity to your advantage, arthritis
sufferers of all ages are rewarded by minimized pain and
stiffness.

Additionally, physical activities will allow individuals
suffering from this common problem by increasing mobility.

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Concerned about Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Concerned about Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Mike Herman

Arthritis is the term used for over 100 rheumatoid and joint related diseases, with the most common being Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The word arthritis refers to “joint inflammation” and rheumatoid arthritis is actually an attack on the immune system where the system turns on itself and attacks the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain and swelling, redness, warmth and can affect other organs of the body like skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, nerves or kidneys.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects approximately 1% of the population, in which 75% of those diagnosed are women. The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but scientists attribute this disease to a combination of genetic, environmental and hormonal factors.
With rheumatoid arthritis, something seems to trigger the immune system to attack itself. This could happen after a sudden trauma or a surgery, and the severity is not the same in all people. Some theories suggest that a virus or bacteria alter the immune system. Therefore, since the root cause of rheumatoid arthritis is so different from osteoarthritis, of course the treatment and remedies are different also.
Rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed by a positive Rh factor, (a blood test), and x-rays that show rheumatoid deterioration in the joints. There are many different ways to treat rheumatoid arthritis, which include medication, rest, exercise and surgery. The medications fall into two specific categories, NSAIDs and DMARDs, and attempt to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation. Humira, one of the latest discoveries, attempts to isolate the diseased cells so they cannot reproduce and cause more harm.
In the past 10 years, alternative medicine has also taken a predominant place in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Some of these non-prescription methods include:
* ibuprofen
* herbs such as cat’s claw and white willow to reduce pain
* glucosamine and chondriton are used to promote new cartilage growth
* warm baths in Epsom Salts
* application of menthol ointment to the affected joints
Rheumatoid arthritis is not to be taken lightly or ignored, so investigate the treatments and choose the best for yourself. About the Author
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