Archive for September, 2007

Arthritis Pain Medications

Currently, there are more than 100 different medications used to treat the pain, stiffness, and inflammation of arthritis. This stems from the fact that there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Additionally, each individual who has arthritis may or may not respond to treatment. Oftentimes, it can take several years to find the […]

Arthritis Exercises

People with arthritis oftentimes find themselves in a Catch-22 situation. Their rational mind tells them that gentle exercise can help to relieve the pain they are experiencing. Their physical body is screaming “it hurts to walk; you can’t possibly expect me to exercise!” So, what is a person to do and how can they overcome […]

Arthritis Diet

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40 million Americans are currently living with arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States; with the annual cost to the U.S. economy being estimated at more than $130 billion.
Studies have shown that people who suffer from arthritis can […]