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Arthritis can certainly take its toll on your emotional wellbeing and day-to-day life, but the real blow is dealt to your fitness levels. With stiff and achy joints, just getting out of bed in the morning can be a real challenge, let alone…

According to an analysis of Medicare data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, knee replacement surgery has increased by 162% in the last twenty years. This wellness statistic is related to the rising levels of…

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic (long-term) arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including bones, muscles and ligaments. Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation of the joints and tissues…

Arthritis means, quite literally, joint inflammation. And that is exactly what happens when you suffer from the disease. A healthy joint has cartilage, which cushions the bones, and a thin membrane called the synovium - this helps to…

If you are among the one percent of people in the country who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you will know just how debilitating the disease can be. The condition is caused when your immune system attacks your own body, in…

Once you reach 50, you have to work harder to take care of your wellbeing and guard it against major health concerns. However, incorporating a few simple, wellness principles into your lifestyle can help you to eat healthily, stay fit and…

Well, the inflammatory joint condition, arthritis, is affecting more and more young people. In the past we’ve seen arthritis as a condition which only touches the old and infirm and while it’s true that they’re much more at risk in general…

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation in a patient’s joints and can lead to gradually worsening mobility, chronic pain and eventually disfigurement. An autoimmune condition is one in which the body…

Acupressure is a unique form of treatment as an alternative therapy for rheumatoid arthritis traditional treatments. Acupressure by itself can be a successful treatment.  It uses the pressure points of the body to reduce or relieve pain.…

The first choice is simple aspirin.  Ibuprofen medication can reduce inflammation and is used as supplements for joint pain. Another drug that has helped many sufferers is Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin. These are usually combined in…