Sunday, September 5, 2010

Massage for Wellness, Relaxation and Circulation

December 2, 2009 by Andrea  
Filed under Arthritis related products

From: Core Products International Inc.      Jeanie Rub Hand Held Electrical Massagers Massage has been used throughout history for treating ailments and it’s healing touch properties, the eastern world has believed in the transference of energy from one person to another. Many therapies have developed from massage such as healing touch and reiki as these were [...]

Hot and Cold Pads to relieve Pain and Swelling

December 1, 2009 by Janice  
Filed under Arthritis related products

ARTHRITIS PAIN MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS ATTACK SWOLLEN, HOT JOINTS.  BRING RELAXING HEAT AND COOL FOR INCREASED MOBILITY, REDUCED PAIN AND ANXIETY These products bring soothing relief to swollen and red joints and other painful areas.  Massage products help promote improved mobility, better circulation, improved sleep and energy.   Arthritis Heat Pads; Arthritis Cool Pads; Arthritis Heat [...]

What is Fibromyalgia?

November 27, 2009 by Andrea  
Filed under Fibromyalgia

for many years Fibromyalgia has been ingnored or at least doubted by the medical industry. Typically showing up in women and looking like the signs of arthritis yet not necessarily showing up on a blood panel. Gybromyagia can affect various points in the body and is very painful, fatigue, dry eyes and general malaise are just a few of the signs. If you feel signs then see a physician, and if one does not take you seriously then see another. It is real and just because it may not have the physical soreness and redness of arthritis there is help and treatment and don’t forget the emotional side must be taken care of too.

How Prevalent is Arthritis?

November 24, 2009 by Theo  
Filed under about arthritis

How Prevelant is Arthritis? How Prevalent is Arthritis?  More than 21% of the population has arthritis, which amounts to over 46 million people in the United States and over 4 million people in Canada.  Nearly two-thirds of arthritis patients are under age 65 and more than 60% of patients are women.  The disease affects all [...]

Osteo Arthritis and Hip Problems

November 24, 2009 by Janice  
Filed under Types of Arthritis and related diseases

Osteo arthritis is typically associated with older people. As we age joints can become more brittle as calcium is lost and joints rub together abnd start to deteriorate.
We also can lose our balance as we age, this is when falls occur and hips break. Hip replacements are common but can take time to recover and the risk for infection is high.
Tai chi and exercise for balance, along with good supplements such as calcium with help us with our physical balance and posture. Try tai chi or yoga to keep supple and balance. Good nutrition and supplements are important for good health as we lose the nutrients we require to help fight off such diseases. Though no guarantee we have to make every effort we can to keep healthy and live the best lives we can.

Fybromyalgia

October 23, 2009 by Andrea  
Filed under Uncategorized

While there is no known cure fibromyalgia, but some of the symptoms can be alleviated with certain treatments. The treatment is focused on improving the quality of life while the challenge is searching for a cure. There is no catch all treatment to cover all of the symptoms that can occur with Fibromyalgia so all [...]

Polymyalgia

October 23, 2009 by Andrea  
Filed under Uncategorized

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is an essentially an inflammatory disease characterized by pain and stiffness in the muscles in and around the neck, shoulders and hips. It may develop rapidly but usually goes away over several years, even without treatment. With treatment, symptoms typically disappear in less than a week., however most people are not diagnosed [...]

10 Important Facts about Osteoarthritis

October 23, 2009 by Andrea  
Filed under Uncategorized

Because there are so many different types of arthritis, it’s important to know the differences between them so you’ll be better informed to tell your doctor the symptoms to help in the diagnosis.  So, here are 10 important facts you should know concerning the type of arthritis called Osteoarthritis.