Archive for December, 2010

Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious form of arthritis where the immune system which is supposed to defend the body, actually starts to attack it. It is more serious than say osteoarthritis simply because in addition to the standard joint pain and swelling, rheumatoid arthritis can also cause anemia, poor circulation and debilitating fatigue. The best natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are the same as osteoarthritis, however with more emphasis being placed on diet. Here is a look at a few that have proven to be particularly helpful. Heat Application Whether it be electric blankets, heating pads or hot packs, applying heat to painful joints can offer substantial relief. One method of [...]

One of the most common problems of older and larger dogs is arthritis in the spine of dogs. This may often be caused by too much physical activity in the training of dogs. Many dogs are encouraged to jump for the ball when they are young. This causes jolts to the back legs and brings on early arthritis. By all means play ball with your dog but don't let them jump too high - throw the ball 'lower' so your dog can catch it but doesn't leap up into the air. What happens in this condition is a deterioration of the tissues in and around the vertebrae. The cause may be related to the aging process. The breakdown causes inflammation and some degree of pressure on the spinal nerves that supply the [...]

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory illness that affects about one percent of the world's population, and in my family it has been passed down from mother to daughter for at least 5 generations. It seems I have always lived with the pain of arthritis. I used to just accept the fact that I was helpless to do anything about it. Not anymore. Since I have begun to explore the possibilities of herbal medicine my quality of life has improved and my daily arthritic pain level has decreased markedly. Here is a few of my favorite home remedies. Balm of Giliad Oil The resin of popular buds contains salicin, the same painkiller and anti-inflammatory as aspirin. When infused in oil, they have [...]

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Let's face it; rheumatoid arthritis can affect you both physically and mentally. Living with rheumatoid arthritis is not easy, but it is not the end of the world the moment you find out that you have this disorder. You can still go on and live a full life. How to Manage the Physical Pain As a person who has rheumatoid arthritis, you will experience pain most of the days. Most of that pain is centered on the joints. It's a long-term damage. With more pain comes more stress which simply wears you down. You do not have to live a life being burdened by that pain. You can still enjoy life. Educate yourself and learn techniques to help you cope better with the chronic pain of arthritis. Medication [...]