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Archive for May, 2008
If you dig into my old posts, I have always mentioned that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and non-fat dairy is good for people suffering from arthritis.
Once more from Reader’s Digest. But this time, a list of nutrient-rich food that is best for people with arthritis:
1. Salmon - one of the riches sources of healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids. I guess most fish will be good as well? More →
A product of Eli Lilly, Cymbalta® - is a balanced and potent reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine, believed to potentiate the activity of these chemicals in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
While the mechanism of action of Cymbalta is not fully known, scientists believe its effects on depression and anxiety symptoms, as well as its effect on pain perception, may be due to increasing the activity of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system.
When I found this Reader’s Digest article, I was laughing out loud while reading. I just so can relate, I guess. I’ve always been convinced that the osteoarthritis symptoms are brought about by stress, mostly and of course, on top of not enough mobility these days.
The said article is recommending, from stretching like a cat to letting things go — in order to have a better quality of life despite arthritis. The tips are general relief for tensed body, but is good for arthritis as well.
In clinical trials now around the United States is a slimy clear liquid with a texture of motor oil, potential treatment for ankle arthritis.
A highly purified mixture of hyaluronic acid, if will work as expected will bring relief to millions suffering from ankle arthritis.
At least 2 million Americans suffer from ankle arthritis. And with each new year, more of the nation’s 78 million baby boomers are coming down with the chronic, progressive, irreversible disease that, unlike osteoarthritis in most other joints, is extremely hard to treat.
Earlier this week, a Maryland Zoo eutanized a giraffe suffering from arthritis. The said giraffe is 22-year old Gretchen - called ‘The Lady Of The House” - whose life was decided by the caretakers to end due to a fast moving arthritis.
Wow. Imagine a giraffe with arthritis?! The poor thing and her poor joints. It must have a very hard decision to make for her caretakers! More →
It seems that all recent news and updates on arthritis and managing arthritis includes the bit on exercise. Yes folks, EXERCISE.
Here’s a quick rundown on the latest news on arthritis that have reminders on exercise:
1. Strength Training Provides Relief for Arthritis Sufferers
I found the following report entitled: Beyond the Pill Bottle: Alternative Arthritis Therapies which emphasizes the benefits of alternative therapies for arthritis patients.
“Beyond the pill bottle” may have a serious or funny ring to it, but for most arthritis sufferers whose fingers’ joints are inflicted with the debilitating arthritis, they may not even be able to open the pill bottle. I totally agree, besides I am a total promoter of alternative treatments. More →
A Memphis Vet - Dr. Kathy Mitchener – is one of only a few doctors in the U.S. who’s got credentials to perform such life-saving procedure that is now hailed as a cure for arthritis in animals.
For the longest time, I have been using that green oil that contains methyl salicylate+menthol for leg cramps, stiff painful knees, etc.
Now, I found Ginger Rub — it contains methyl salicylate+menthol too but in addition has ginger extract or gingerol(s).
The pain-relieving properties of Rosehip has been linked to reduced inflammation in osteoarthritis.
Also called the rose haw - rose hip - is the pomaceous fruit of the rose plant — typically red to orange but may be dark purple to black in some species.
Rose hips of some species, especially Rosa canina (Dog Rose), have been used as a source of Vitamin C. Rose hips are commonly used as an herbal tea, often blended with hibiscus and as an oil. They can also be used to make jam, jelly and marmalade. Rose hip soup, “Nyponsoppa”, is especially popular in Sweden. Rhodomel, a type of mead, is made with rose hips.
I would like the patients to understand their condition better in order to help them discern what is best for their life with arthritis in conjunction to what their doctors are telling them! .. More ..
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