Arthritis

How to Prevent Back Pain

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According to the Arthritis Foundation, back pain affects roughly 80 percent of Americans. With these ten steps created by the National Athletic Trainers Association, you can reduce stress and prevent back pain... more »

How to Prevent Disabling Bone Fractures for Seniors

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Millions of seniors suffer from disabling falls and bone fractures. Over 65 million seniors suffer from arthritis and osteoporosis. The leading cause for seniors to enter assisted living centers is a disabling fall or bone fracture. Strength or ... more »

How to Read Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Blood Test Results

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood tests are used to determine the amount of inflammation that is present in the body. They may be used to detect or monitor conditions such as tuberculosis, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, ... more »

How to Reduce Arthritis With Dietary Oils

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Arthritis causes pain in joints, and in severe cases, can swell joints and disfigure the area affected. But there are dietary changes you can make to curb your symptoms. Because arthritis damages or destroys the cartilage between the bones, ... more »

How to Reduce Your Risk for Repetitive Strain Injury

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In this age of computers, the risk of Repetitive Stress Injury, or RSI, is greater than ever. The constant typing, hunched over a keyboard, causes wear and tear on your hands, wrists, back and neck, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, ... more »

How to Relieve Arthritis Pain

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Joint pain is one of the hallmarks of arthritis. The swelling, stiffness and inflammation that accompany this, sometimes debilitating, disease are the main causes of arthritis pain. Fortunately, there are now many ways to relieve arthritis pain... more »

How to Relieve Arthritis Symptoms with Crystals

By Patricia Resnick

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Statistics show that approximately one of every three adults suffer from some form of arthritis pain. The body treats pain as a warning, but chronic pain doesn't get fixed. The body and mind react as if they are constantly threatened, creating ... more »

How to Relieve Arthritis Through Chiropractic Care

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Over 100 different types of arthritis afflict patients of all ages. Some people believe these can be treated effectively through chiropractic care. Chiropractors believe that the key to restoring good health is based on proper alignment of the ... more »

How to Remain Active With Rheumatoid Arthritis

By AndrewTorkelson

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Rheumatoid Arthritis is a debilitating condition. Chances are, if you have been diagnosed, you're not the happiest person in the world. But there are things you can do to help you stay active... more »

How to Sell Products at Flea Markets

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Flea markets are an excellent way to sell services, products or even left over garage sale items... more »

How to Stay Active with Rheumatoid Arthritis

By MelanieF

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Rheumatoid arthritis can develop at any age, although it affects women the greatest at age 40 to 50 years old. Small joints of the feet and hands are the most commonly affected joints; however the shoulders and knees may also be involved. Also it ... more »

How to Stay Independent With Arthritis

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Being independent and living in your own home may seem like an impossibility if you have arthritis. You want to live on your own and have the ability to do what you want, but having arthritis may force you to acknowledge that you need help. It's ... more »

How to Strengthen Hips and Knees

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Exercising the knee and hip provides your muscles with the strength they need to work properly and minimizes the debilitating effects of arthritis. By doing these exercises daily, you'll increase your mobility and reduce pain... more »

How to Stretch Your Writsts to Help Arthritis in the Hands

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If you have arthritis in your hands, they may be sore and stiff, and you may find that you do not have the range of motion in the hands and fingers that you once did. Doing some simple stretches each day can help you to gain more flexibility in ... more »

How to Talk to a Doctor About Arthritis

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If you have been newly diagnosed with arthritis or suspect you may have it, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns. Learning how to talk to a doctor about arthritis may better equip you to handle your condition. It can also go a long way ... more »

How to Tell a Child They Have Arthritis

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Nearly 290,000 children in the United States suffer from a form of arthritis, the most common of which is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Sharing the news of this diagnosis with your child will be one of may hurdles your family may have to ... more »

How to Tell Loved Ones You Have Arthritis

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After dealing with your own diagnosis, the next hardest thing you may have to overcome as a patient with arthritis is breaking the news to your family and loved ones. This is a conversation that may be difficult to initiate, but it is very ... more »

How to Test a Pet for Arthritis

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Humans are not the only ones who can get arthritis. Animals can get arthritis, too. As your pet gets older, its chances of developing arthritis increase. Help your pet be at its best for as long as possible by learning how to test it for arthritis... more »

How to Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis

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A form of arthritis that attacks the spine is Ankylosing Spondylitis. This causes severe inflammation of the bones in the spine. This chronic inflammation may gradually lead to a complete fusion of the spinal bones. Bones that have been fused are ... more »

How to Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of rheumatoid arthritis that can cause pain and inflammation in various areas of the body. Since ankylosing spondylitis can cause bone to form near the spine, it can be a quite serious condition and needs ... more »

How to Treat Arthritis Naturally

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Many of the drugs available to treat arthritis have harsh, unpleasant side effects. While these medicines work well for lots of people, others find the benefits they get are not worth the risks. Fortunately, plenty of effective alternatives exist ... more »

How to Treat Arthritis Through Medication

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Medication is usually the first step used to treat arthritis. In the past, the only medication available to treat arthritis was aspirin. While it worked to relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis, it did nothing to slow down or stop the ... more »

How to Treat Arthritis Through Surgery

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Joint-replacement surgery is the only definitive way to eliminate arthritis in a joint. In recent years, this surgery has seen many advancements that have made it an excellent option for more arthritis patients than ever before. A greater variety ... more »

How to Treat Arthritis With Aspartame

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Since its controversial first approval by the FDA in 1981, aspartame, a virtually calorie-free artificial sweetener, has been blamed for every health problem from brain cancer to headaches to hearing loss. It has also been credited with curing ... more »

How to Treat Fatigue From Osteoarthritis

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Fatigue can be exhausting to live with and when coupled with osteoarthritis, the two are at times debilitating. Osteoarthritis is a condition that wears away the cartilage of the joint, leaving bone on bone. Bone spurs form on the affected area ... more »

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