Arthritis

People struggle with health problems every single day. It’s something that our lives will never allow us to get away from. Illness is just a natural part of life that we can’t avoid thanks to the myriad bacteria, viruses and the natural…

New research has found that rheumatoid arthritis greatly increases your risk of having both a pulmonary embolism and a deep vein thrombosis. This adds to an already extensive list of health concerns associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and…

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of those health concerns that people associate with old age. It seems inevitable that as you get older, the wellness and wellbeing of your joints is going to suffer, and some see the onset of rheumatoid arthritis…

There are many different schools of thought when it comes to the link between arthritis and diet and nutrition, but more and more evidence is emerging that what you eat can really have a direct effect on your wellness and wellbeing. Studies…

Around 9 million people in the UK suffer with arthritis and this means that these many people are suffering every day with painful, stiff joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the more common forms of this condition and is caused by the general…

There are a limited number of alternative, complementary treatment options when you have rheumatoid arthritis. There are omega-3 fatty acids, acupuncture, and curcumin, but other than that your wellness seems to be in the hands of Western…

Arthritis is a chronically painful disorder with very little that can be done, aside from pain-relief as the bones grind against each other with every movement. The worse that the disorder becomes, the harder it is for the limb to move, let…

The Government has been called upon to end unfair prescription charges for all people with long-term conditions. More than 20 charities representing millions of people with long-term conditions – known collectively as the Prescription…

An experimental rheumatoid pill that is produced by AstraZeneca's called fostamatinib only managed to meet one of its two goals in a late-stage clinical trial. This has left the future of one of the group's few advanced pipeline products…

From aromatherapy to reflexology, people use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to address all matters of health concern, but when it comes to the pain and disability associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA),…

Imagine being a young person with an active, fulfilling life. Maybe you are studying for a degree at University, or are settling down and starting a family. Then, imagine that you are diagnosed with arthritis. Suddenly the normal life of a…

Complementary therapies are one of the alternatives sought by arthritis sufferers looking to ease their painful symptoms without always resorting to prescription drugs. In fact, the uncomfortable side effects associated with the…

In discovering a severe side-effect in their latest supply, McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling all bottles of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count. What was found was that the medication actually harmed its recipients, rather…

It’s not often that you hear medical professionals actually advising you to drink alcohol for the benefit of your wellness. That scenario could become a reality as evidence continues to emerge about the link between alcohol consumption and…

Amanda Siebe was an ordinary, healthy young woman, who lived an active and outdoorsy lifestyle. Growing up with two older brothers, she was never short of her fair share of bumps and bruises, as well as broken bones. None of this ever had…

When, as a runner, you discover that arthritis has compromised your joint wellness, your heart can sink. Many people naturally assume that, in order to guard your wellbeing against further joint damage, you’ll have to give up the activity…

To avoid arthritis from debilitating your wellbeing, you need to ensure that you follow the proper treatment and management plan. This involves your choice of foods, as well as exercise and the medicines that your doctor prescribes. What…

You wouldn’t think that something called Devil’s Claw is beneficial to your wellbeing, but the complementary wellness therapy has long been used in native African medicine. Its fruit is covered with sharp curved spines, hence the name, and…

If you suffer from arthritis or osteoporosis, you are probably well aware of the effect that your condition has on your joints and bones. What you may not be aware of, however, is the damage that these conditions can also do to the…

An important link has been found between sex hormones and the development of arthritis, and this new information could help protect your future wellness but alerting you to the fact that you are at risk. Arthritis is a painful condition…

Osteoporosis, which is characterised by having low bone density, is a now national affliction, one that is likely to only get more problematic and become more expensive as the population continues to age. At present there are more…

The Cure Arthritis Naturally Programme claims to permanently cure your arthritis within 21 days. This is certainly a powerful declaration to make, but understandably you might want more information before you invest your hopes for a better…

This month it has been announced that arthritis wellness in Japan is set to improve thanks to the approval of a new rheumatoid arthritis drug. Made by Manufacturer Pfizer Inc, Xeljanz is a twice-a-day pill which the Japanese Ministry of…

Arthritis is one of the body's harshest scourges to deal with, with the capacity to become completely crippling if the individual doesn't look after themselves. In the early stages, the new sensations of pain can become discomforting,…

For some, joint pain is as natural and normal as waking up and hitting the snooze button for the third time. The discomfort and aches that sit hand-in-hand with problems like osteoporosis and arthritis are not uncommon. As you age, so…

If you are one of the millions suffering from chronic arthritis, then the news of dud painkillers and pseudo-drugs are not entirely encouraging. That being said, there are many ways to ease pain with less side-effects, reduced…

Rheumatoid arthritis comes with certain limitations, such as difficulty holding pens or doing up buttons, and so that nice stationary set or item of clothing you were going to buy for your friend may not be the best thing for their…

A new drug to help the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis has entered lawmakers' scopes as is becomes a topic of controversy regarding investment issues. A political debate over Xeljanz, produced by Pfizer, has cost taxpayers a whopping…

With rheumatoid arthritis, early detection of the disease is crucial for getting the most out of treatments that prevent progression – but what if you could find out you were going to get rheumatoid arthritis, several years in advance of…

For the active individual, being diagnosed with arthritis feels as if your body is going against everything that you've been working towards. It's incredibly discouraging, with the daunting impression that you have to give up on the…