Archive for July, 2007

Managing Arthritis »

New finding have linked arthritis to not only poor diet or obesity, but instead to the general state of the immune system. A protein in the immune system that causes malfunctions in patients who have arthritis or other inflammatory diseases have been found by researchers. It is believed by doctors that they may clog this […]

Herbal Remedies for Arthritis »

Arthritis patients have been using herbal remedies to help ease arthritis pain and inflammation for many years. Modern drugs can be harsh on our bodies, which may shock and weaken our body’s system. Medicinal herbs and herbal remedies help sooth and make our bodies stronger which promotes excellent health and energy. Some herbal recommendations for […]

Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis »

Lately a lot of people are seeking natural remedies to treat diseases such as arthritis instead of taking prescription medication. Most of the alternatives available can help relief arthritis pain.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are two of the most popular natural relief for arthritis. These supplements are found in the body naturally and help promoting joint […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis »

Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic and inflammatory autoimmune disorder which causes are unknown. Nearly sixty percent of rheumatoid arthritis patients cannot work after 10 years because of the disorder.
Rheumatoid arthritis name originated from the Greeks. The Greek name for Rheumatoid is actually Rheumatos which means flowing. The suffix –oid stands for resembling. At first rheumatos […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments »

There are many options to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) today. The goal of RA treatments is to maintain a control over the signals and symptoms, as well as maintaining physical function so that the person living with RA can live with a good quality of life. Therefore, it is important to have long term medical […]

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis »

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), affecting 50,000 children in the USA, is a condition that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for longer than 6 weeks in children age 16 or younger. The first signs to look out for are joint pain, swelling, and reddened or warm joints.
Three major types of JRA includes, Poly-articular arthritis (affecting […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms »

Rheumatoid Arthritis can be described as a chronic and inflammatory autoimmune disorder which causes the immune system to ultimately attack the body’s joints. This causes symptoms such as joint stiffness, particularly on the hands or feet, some cases both. Other symptoms include arthritis and swelling of the soft tissues, symmetric arthritis, and radiological changes indicated by joint […]