http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Wed, 7 May 2008 16:06:48 +0200 Wed, 7 May 2008 16:06:48 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/joint-supplements http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/joint-supplements There are over a hundred rheumatoid and joint related conditions. These generally fall under the category of arthritis. And arthritis by all means affects a large percentage of people. If you are among this populace, then you know how inconvenient arthritis is. The condition is painful, to say the least. It can also come to the point of being debilitating. As arthritis and other joint-related conditions are a problem for many people, there are also many joint supplements in the market today. Online and offline in drug stores and supermarkets, joint supplements abound. You may be in search of a supplement to boost your joint health. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:22:15 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/degenerative-arthritis1 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/degenerative-arthritis1 When osteoarthritis worsens, it is known as degenerative arthritis. Degenerative arthritis has affected millions of people worldwide, and it can be debilitating. The disease can cause so much pain when it strikes. Degenerative arthritis is actually the most common form of arthritis, and it affects different joints in the body. These joints are often the knees, hips, fingers and toes as well as the spine. Moreover, the disease may affect more than one joint at a time. How does degenerative arthritis take place? The condition occurs when the cartilage between the bones break down. The cartilage is the protein between the bones which prevents them from rubbing each other. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:22:41 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/arthritis-treatment1 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/arthritis-treatment1 Arthritis is characterized by joint pain and inflammation and it affects quite a large percentage of people. There are varied and different forms of this disease and when left neglected can create much havoc. Among them are physical and mobility limitations, deformity and even debilitation. When one is living with arthritis, it can cause significant inconvenience. Arthritis treatment options are available, either through conventional methods or through the holistic approach to mention the basics. Many well know of conventional means for arthritis treatment. They can be through pharmaceutical drugs or certain procedures or even surgery. These are regarded as mainstream arthritis treatment measures. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:28:25 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/arthritis-pain-relief1 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/arthritis-pain-relief1 Many people live with some sort of aches and pains or medical condition. Or they have to live with it. Among them is arthritis, and it affects quite a large percentage of people. More women than men suffer from it, and it could strike at any age, usually from adulthood to the later years. So arthritis is a somewhat common health dilemma. What can one to do cope with it taking into account that they have that disease? One good means is through an arthritis pain relief program. As implied, it has to do with alleviating or relieving the pain brought about by the condition. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:48:52 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis1 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis1 There are over a hundred sorts of joint conditions associated with arthritis. Each one of them have their own set of symptoms, and yes, ambiguities. Take the case of psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is among the lesser known forms of arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis may not appear so common, but it affects a number reaching to a million. Over one million men and women are affected by psoriatic arthritis, most of them in significant discomfort. Psoriatic arthritis can be controlled especially when treated in the early stages. But detecting and diagnosing psoriatic arthritis can be tricky. The symptoms can be vague and they may come and go. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:12:22 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis2 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis2 Arthritis is one of the most common complaints in households and the doctor’s office. But how much of arthritis is known? There are several forms of arthritis. The most prevalent of them is rheumatoid arthritis, also known as rheumatoid disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease, or it can be chronic. This sort of arthritis is also caused by an autoimmune disorder. Over 2.1 million of Americans are afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis. It also affects women three times more than it does men. The arthritis more often strikes people around the ages 25 to 50 years old. It can also affect any joint in the body. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:37:25 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis1 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis1 Millions of men and women are affected by rheumatoid arthritis. And they can be of any age. Rheumatoid arthritis can possibly trouble anybody although it affects more women than men. Rheumatoid arthritis is among the most common joint complaint among a host of individuals. Yet, the disease remains a puzzle. Studies have cited possible causes of rheumatoid arthritis. But still, the exact cause cannot be established. It is said that rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. By an autoimmune disease, it means the antibodies or white blood cells attack the body’s own tissues. Antibodies are supposed to fight against foreign elements in the body. Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:54:35 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/knee-joint http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/knee-joint Having to live with arthritis and joint pain is a reality (and a tribulation) of aging. The bones and the joints degenerate through the passing of the years thereby causing these conditions. Of all the joint pain conditions, one which remains to be common is knee joint pain. Arthritis can strike the knee joint which can cause its inflammation. It can only be then anticipated that pain will arise. Other than arthritis, injury and certain medical conditions can cause knee joint pain. The knee joint can quite be a susceptible area. This can perhaps be attributed to the make-up of the knee joint and the fact that it is one of the body’s weight-bearing joints. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:50:16 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/arthritis-diet1 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/arthritis-diet1 A majority are often swayed by myths. Many people believe in myths in the hopes of finding a solution to their dilemma. This is especially true of health concerns. With the predominance of the use of the internet, there is currently a barrage of information. It can be tempting to believe in them especially if they offer a cure or a solution. Information is crucial and it is vital. It makes a great impact and can even lead to deliverance. So it is with arthritis and an arthritis diet. But information can also lead to destruction. This of course when information one gains is inaccurate and incredible. Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:32:46 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/joint-pain-relief http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/joint-pain-relief There are several causes as to why an individual suffers from joint pain. It can be due to injury or strain on the joints. Even weight gain can bring about joint pain as weight puts pressure on the joints. And so is lack of exercise and mobility – it may cause joint stiffness and consequently, pain. And most of all aging- joint pain is inherent with the passing of the years. Measures for joint pain relief are then deemed essential. More than 20 million Americans- or over half the population of those aging 65 and above- suffer from recurrent or even chronic joint pain, stiffness and inflammation. Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:12:58 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/hip-pain http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/hip-pain Inherent to aging is the manifestation of pains and aches here and there. Joint pains often rank on top of the list of complaints among middle aged and elderly individuals. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are often two of the anticipated tribulations which go with aging. In most cases, a diagnosis of either of the conditions can also mean having to suffer from hip pain for years to come. That is, if hip pain is neglected and left to degenerate. On the other hand, finding means for treatment of hip pain can offer a great deal of deliverance. This is especially true when lifestyle modifications are made and treatment measures are strictly kept to. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:57:57 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/glucosamine-chondroitin http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/glucosamine-chondroitin Essential to connective tissue make-up which is a key component of the joints are glucosamine and chondroitin. Both elements in their supplement forms are said to be effective in treating and relieving osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, and the question remains if taking the two altogether- glucosamine chondroitin would be a better and more effective measure than taking either of the two alone. Glucosamine supplements are taken by individuals whose joints have begun to deteriorate and clinical trials have proven so that it delivers positive results. By deteriorating joints that go with aging, it generally refers to osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis which remains to be a prevailing dilemma of old age. Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:09:11 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/joint-health http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/joint-health In the current setting, there seems to be an increasing trend in individuals resorting to natural products or supplements in addressing minor ailments, and even some severe and chronic conditions. Such can be due to the fact that pharmaceutical drugs, although capable of delivering instant, drastic treatment go hand in hand with the offshoot of side effects. And such side effects can equally be as discomforting or even distressing as the ailment or condition intended to be treated itself. Such an instance can be said when it comes to dealing with joint conditions. One of the most essential elements found in natural supplements is omega 3 fatty acids, and supplements of such nature are widely resorted to, especially in promoting joint health. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:15:32 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/degenerative-arthritis http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/degenerative-arthritis Inherent to aging is the manifestation of aches and pain here and there as the body’s parts and processes are beginning to wane. Included in such conditions is degenerative arthritis, more commonly known as osteo arthritis. By no doubt, a majority are well aware that degenerative arthritis is a reality that one has to contend with as it goes with aging. Degenerative arthritis affects 21 million individuals in the United States. For most part, degenerative arthritis which often beset those aging 55 and beyond is a progressive wearing away of the protective lining within the joints. The pain associated with degenerative arthritis is the result of the degeneration of the cartilage and other lining components in the joints which in turn causes diminished joint lubrication and difficulty in joint mobility. Fri, 7 Sep 2007 16:15:06 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/osteo-arthritis http://www.healthzine.org/Arthritis/osteo-arthritis Aging is a fact of life which is better off to be anticipated with the proper perspective. It can quite be distressing if one’s frame of mind is frazzled with the thought of aging as it can be aggravated by the physical and physiological degeneration of the body with the passing of time. Indeed, one will gradually feel age creeping into the one’s being, and it is then that there is more likely to be offshoots of aging-related diseases and conditions. Of all such conditions associated with aging, a majority may well be all too familiar with that gnawing and can be excruciating sensation in the joints especially when one goes beyond the age of 55.