Archive for November, 2009
Arthritis cure? Or at least a GOOD pill or something?
Posted by: | CommentsIt’s for my mom, her arthritis is just getting worse and worse, and im starting to really worry about her. Shes all ive got…I would really appreciate the help
all i can tell you is what works for me. i do not have allergy to bee stings so i do the bee sting treatment (called apitherapy). it works for my arthritus in my elbows and hands. if you have doubts, then its best not to try it.
Gift for a teacher with rheumatoid arthritis?
Posted by: | CommentsChristmas is coming up. And I’ve grown close to my foods teacher who has rheumatoid arthritis. Any ideas for gifts?
It depends to some extent which joints are affected. Since hands and fingers are often involved and if your teacher is a "foodie," your teacher may benefit by one of the kitchen utensils made by Good Grips /Oxy. Better yet, perhaps you can put this question to a physical therapist. He or she can probably make good suggestions.
How do I manage hock arthritis in my horse?
Posted by: | CommentsThe horse that I just bought has a little hock arthritis in both of his back hocks. He is an 8 year old Dutch warmblood gelding and does around 3rd/4th level stuff. Is there anything that I can do to help the situation stay stable or get better? Thanks!
There are supplement you could give him, ask your vet. Jumping will make it worse.
Cure Yeast Infection Fast
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YEAST INFECTION
It was absolutely horribleThe constant pain,
the intense itching, the gross white discharge,
life was basically a living hell.
medical practices that were being used to treat yeast infections resulted in temporary relief,
but not total healing.
came to understand that the same micro-organisms that cause yeast infections,
Candida albicans, are a fungus within the Candida species,
which is actually always present in the digestive tract.
It also normally inhabits areas that can develop yeast infections,
like the mouth, the throat, and the reproductive areas of the body and it is useful for
defending the digestive tract from harmful bacteria.
However, Candida normally stays in a healthy proportion to other microorganisms that also
live in the digestive tract, like lactobacillus acidophilus and more.
Whether you are suffering a vaginal or penis yeast infection,
a skin, mouth, or nail yeast infection,
this book will show you how to treat the infection naturally and effectively.
Symptoms of Yeast Infection,
Candida, Thrushâ¢Painful Sex or Sexual dysfunction â¢Vaginal Odor â¢Premature Aging
â¢Vaginal Discharge â¢arthritis â¢Depression â¢Chronic Rashes â¢Tiredness or Fatigue â¢Poor Memory
â¢Irritability â¢Joint Pain or Swelling â¢PMS â¢Feeling Rundown â¢Digestive pain â¢Muscle Aches
â¢Short attention span â¢Hand pain â¢Hip and Knee Pain â¢Headaches â¢Acne â¢Respiratory Infections
â¢Memory loss â¢Lowered Immune System â¢Lowered Self Esteem â¢Skin problems â¢Impotence
â¢Gas â¢Hand pain â¢Depression â¢White Vaginal Discharge â¢Hypoglycemia â¢Menstrual Pain â¢Urinary disorders
â¢Skin Lesionâ¢Shortness of Breath â¢Food allergies
â¢Learning and Memory problemsStrange Yeast infection symptoms occur.
They vary from person to person. And with one person the symptoms can change from day to day.
These symptoms may vary based on the person’s general health or genetic makeup.
The sad truth is 95% of the people who use conventional yeast infection treatments only get
rid of their infection temporarily. And often when that infection comes back,
it comes back much worse than it was before.
You see, medications and other “established” treatments generally only treat the symptoms of your
infection they don’t get to the root cause.
thinnavellirk1978
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/cure-yeast-infection-fast-420169.html
Treat Arthritis Early To Avoid Disability
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Arthritis is a crippling disease that afflicts a number of people across the world. With it you can be down with unbearable pain and might even find it hard to perform even the simplest of tasks. In a way, it brings a phenomenal disability to you.
The general notion that it hits you only after a certain age is, by and large, wrong. It is not something that waits till you cross sixty years of age. It emerges as a dreadful disease in elderly if not taken care of properly and early enough. The point that it cannot affect the younger generation is wholly false. It affects people in the bracket of 35 and 45 years of age. In fact, it can emerge in the form of juvenile arthritis as well. And as the name suggests, this type of arthritis affects people at a very young age. It definitely calls for immediate attention.
While curing arthritis, early diagnosis is very important. Earlier, the better! Therefore, as and when you notice the symptoms of arthritis, you should rush to a specialist in order get yourself cured of this painful malady.
As far as treatment is concerned, extensive medical research has ensured that there are many treatments available. A research recently conducted with as many as 6000 patients across 11 European nations in around 4000 centers showed remarkable results.
The patients, during the study, were injected with Adalimumab (40 mg) once in every 2 weeks for 12 weeks. Quite amazingly, the pain in 77% of cases came down to 3% from 13%. In 70% cases the swelling dwindled down to 3% from 10%. And around 25% of the patients reported disappearance of pain in just 12 weeks. The results, therefore, have been very encouraging.
The problem, however, is the affordability of the treatment. They are prohibitively expensive. Besides, the medication might also have some serious side effects and, thus, has to be prescribed by a seasoned medical practitioner.
Ashish Jain
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/treat-arthritis-early-to-avoid-disability-131403.html
Joint Pains Treatment – Home and Ayurvedic Remedies
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Pains in the joints are very common complaints as a person advances in years. More often than not, these joint pains are due to arthritis. There are several kinds of arthritis which may occur in old age. In all these types, the indication is that the joints have become worn down with age and so they are not attacking themselves. In this manner of speaking, joint pains are an autoimmune disease, i.e. one in which the body attacks itself.
The Ayurvedic name for arthritic joint pains is Sandhi Vata. As the name suggests, it is caused by vitiation of the vata dosha in the human body. The word sandhi means âjointâ in Sanskrit. Ayurveda believes that Sandhi Vata can be caused due to rheumatism, infections, gout, hemophilia, trauma and even due to digestive problems which result in a buildup of ama in the body.
(1) Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Joint Pains
1. Alfalfa (Medicago satina)
The alfalfa herb is very effective in the reduction of joint pains. It must be had in the form of a tea four times a day.
2. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha is the herb popularly known as Winter Cherry in the west. It has several positive properties for the human system. Treating joint pains are included in that list of properties.
3. Banyan (Ficus bengalensis)
The banyan tree produces a sap much like the latex from rubber. This is used as an external application over the joints. This application relieves the pains in the joints after a few regular applications and massages.
4. Bishopâs Weed (Trachyspermum ammi)
Oil extracted from the bishopâs weed is applied locally on the affected joints to relieve pains in them.
5. Celery (Apium graveolens)
Celery can be used as an effective treatment for rheumatism and gout, both of which can cause pain in the joints. Thus, celery provides more lasting treatment from the problem. The alkaline content of celery makes it effective in treating joint pains.
6. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion is rich in magnesium, an element that is needed for the proper mineralization of the bones. Use of dandelion makes the bones stronger and protects them from pains.
7. Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic is a very effective remedy for the treatment of joint pains. About five to six cloves of garlic must be eaten every morning to seek relief.
8. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger is also one of the best methods in the treatment of joint pains. It must be included freely in the daily diet of the person. Tea made with ginger in it is also beneficial.
(2) Dietary Treatments for Joint Pains
Ginger and garlic are extremely good for controlling joint pains. Some people find the odor of ginger intolerable. In order to reduce the odor, the cloves of garlic could be slightly fried in butter. All bitter tastes are good for arthritis. Hence, people could consume bitter gourd and bitter drumsticks without any worry.
People with joint pains should totally steer away from all kinds of sour foods, since these can increase the vata. Constipation can aggravate the pains. Hence foods that are difficult to digest must be avoided. This also extends to protein-rich foods such as pulses. Foods must not be fried so as not to vitiate the vata further.
(3) Ayurvedic Treatments for Joint Pains
Ayurveda prescribed different kinds of treatments for different kinds of joint pains. When a patient approaches an Ayurvedic doctor, the first thing to do is to ascertain the cause of the pain. Depending on that, the medicines are prescribed.
1. Rheumatic arthritis is known as Ama Vata in Ayurveda. It is caused due to a low digestive fire, due to which ama is retained in the body. For its treatment, first the ama is removed by fasting and purgation if needed. Then a mixture of punarnava, guggulu, galangala and garlic is administered in dosages of one gram per day. Dashamoolarishta is also prescribed in 15 milliliters quantity thrice a day for three weeks.
2. If the joint pain is due to trauma, then Vishagarbha taila is prescribed for external application over the region where the joint pain is felt. For internal administration, the patient is prescribed Rasnadi Guggulu and Guduchi tablets, which are to be taken in a quantity of 250 milligrams thrice or four times a day with water.
3. In people with age above fifty years, a type of arthritic joint pains known as osteoarthritis is observed. This is known as Ashtigata Vata in Sanskrit. For this condition, either Pravala Panchamrita or Lakshadi Guggulu is prescribed. The dosages are 125 milligrams twice a day for one month and 250 milligrams thrice a day for three months respectively.
(4) Home Remedies for Joint Pains
a. Massage the joints with a mixture of camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol before going to bed.
b. Have a glass of carrot juice early in the morning. Continue this till you find reduction in the pains, which should happen within a week.
c. Do not exercise wildly, but at the same time do not keep your joints lethargic. Perform some activity with them so as to keep them mobile.
d. Have a bath with warm water every morning. This facilitates proper blood circulation.
Tom alter
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/joint-pains-treatment-home-and-ayurvedic-remedies-115719.html
Did you know,tylenol and tylenol arthritis pills are the same thing?
Posted by: | CommentsI work in a drug store-pharmacy and just found out that I am paying more money for arthritis medication and super strength tylenol is the same medication.!!The only difference is the easy off cap.So people save your hard earned money and stick with super strenth tylenol. I am so pis ed that we get caught up in the words on a package that make us spend more money. Take heed all we are being ripped off everyday with everything.how sad we can’t trust anyone.!
It’s called niche marketing and it actually can be viewed as performing a service as well. There are dozens of products on the shelf and most people are totally uneducated about the ingredients. They’re just looking for something "to help with my arthritis." They see a bottle that says that and find what they need.
So from that view point, others are being served.
Pains in hand, could this be related to an earlier injury?
Posted by: | CommentsI had a broken wrist 14 months ago, had surgery with plates/pins. I have had pains in my hand like arthritic pains, could this be directly related to my previous injury.
Just asking before i see the doc.
Cheers!
unfortunately yes. it can very well be. because of the pins/plates etc and the weather change it all affects the body…and it can become more arthritic. it can also just be normal arthritis as well. combo of both…but yea ask your doc just to ask and ask what would be best for you to take to aliviate the pain.
my friend broke his leg one year ago and had to get a titanium rod put in with pins an screws and now with the weather change he can feel the difference…then he had before didnt have the associate pains….
but ya it never hurts to consult the doc an get his opinion.
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how long after taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis you began feeling better?
Posted by: | Commentscan a women walk on heels again with rheumatoid arthritis?
The medication I was on started working in about a week. My arthritis, I noticed, is triggered by colds and viruses, so I also take an antihistamine when I feel I’m getting sick.
As for the high heels, I guess that would depend on how bad your arthritis is, and how well the medication works for you. I could after I started Meloxicam, it is a very affective medication for me.
Phentermine : Proven the Diet Suppressant to Cure Obesity
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The person who on the first sight seems to be bulky is generally called an obese. However, there is a difference between an overweight and an obese. Body mass index is the scientific way to decide whether an overweight person is an obese or not. Body mass index is defined in Kg/m2 units when a person has body mass index above than 23 he is called overweight. The person having body mass index more than 27 is called an obese.
Obesity is a matter of serious concern but overweight is non less than that. Heavy load over your knees deteriorates your bone cartilage upto a large extent and it can lead to arthritis. Sticking of fat inside the valves of heart can lead to heart failure. Liver, Kidney, gall bladder and brain are those parts of the body which can be severely affected by the accumulation of fat in the body. Therefore, whenever you come to know you are suffering from obesity, it is high time to switch for proper treatment of obesity.
Liposuction surgery is becoming very popular for curing obesity. Though, liposuction is a quick remedy for obesity but its non-permanency makes it futile as weight lost by this method generally comes back within a few months after surgery.
Fat is gradually accumulated under the skin because of excessive intake of the calories everyday. Therefore, its reduction also should be gradual with the help of metabolic system of the body. Regular exercise and balanced diet helps in reduction of extra pounds naturally. If you feel difficulty in having control over your dietary habits, appetite suppressant can be very effective for you.
Phentermine is a powerful appetite suppressant which does its work by stimulating your hypothalamus. Hypothalamus is a hormonal gland present in the brain. This gland and neurotransmitters associated with it control your appetite. Once your diet is in your control your metabolic system easily can burn all excessive fat accumulated in your body. Phentermine is an oral prescription drug whose efficacy is proven in rigorous clinical tests and continuous use by numerous people who got rid of obesity with its help. The drug is available in tablet and capsule forms which have volume 15, 30 and 37.5 mg. Dosages of Phentermine generally decided according to your physical status. Phentermine pill or capsule is usually taken an hour before breakfast in the morning. Don’t chew or break the tablet or capsule of Phentermine as this can bring some unnecessary or even harmful changes in the chemical structure of Phentermine.
Using Phentermine may have some initial mild side effects like dizziness, constipation, nausea, headache, and sleeplessness. These side effects are there because of non adjustment of the body to the drug. Generally, side effects disappear with the regular use of Phentermine for a few days. If the symptoms of side effects persist for long, call the doctor immediately.
Phentermine can give an obese a slim and trim body which he had dreamt about. Moreover, you can achieve a perfect body shape without putting any restriction on dietary habits. Phentermine is easily available through online order.
Ethan Hall
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/phentermine-proven-the-diet-suppressant-to-cure-obesity-60506.html