Stop suffering through an arthritic life while making the drug companies RICH!
Don’t Spend The Rest Of Your Life Buying Expensive Drugs!

“Warning: Most Pharmaceutical Drugs DON’T Treat Arthritis, They Just Treat The Pain! And, The Most Effective Way To Eliminate Your Pain ISN’T Being Offered By Your Family Doctor Or The Large Drug Companies!”
(That’s why it took me so long to find it!)

No-one needs to tell you how frustrating, painful and debilitating arthritis pain is. If you have come to this page, you know what pain really is!

After a few years of taking arthritis pain medication I read a fascinating article on the motives behind most big drug companies. To summarize this article, drug companies DON’t want to cure you, they want to treat you. In other words, if they sold you a pill that “cured” your problem they’d only get paid once. If they “treat” your symptoms, they get paid each and every month for the rest of your life! I was angry. Surely, if there was a way to eliminate the pain of arthritis once and for all, SOMEONE would have that plastered all over CNN, right!

Wrong! After doing some research I found that there is ZERO profit in some of the natural arthritis cures (and some of these methods have been known for centuries!). Why is they not advertised? Because most of these cures use natural, simple products that can’t be pattened by the big drug companies. If there isn’t a patent, they can’t be exclusive. If there’s no formula, there’s no profit. If there is no profit, why advertise and promote it.

“The Best Solution For Ending Arthritic Pain That I Found Was Also The Cheapest!”

I stumbled upon a little known website from someone who had suffered through years of arthritic pain, got motivated to do some serious research and put together a 100% natural remedy for curing your arthritis pain. And, within 15-30 days of using their information I walked up a flight of steps without feeling any pain in my knees. Over the next few weeks I felt better, stronger and have never felt the need to take any drug for my arthritis. So, PLEASE take the time to read the information on this site!

Don’t let the amateurish website design fool you. This isn’t some big corporate expensive site.. But the program works! Here’s the link to the best (and cheapest) arthritis pain relief program I’ve found  

(click here)

You won’t realize how much fun it is living pain free until you eliminate that pain once and for good!
Thanks for reading and I wish you great (pain free) health

(Get ready to take “arthritis meds” off your list of monthly expenses!)

PS. One last thing. When I found I was getting discouraged about some of the outrageous claims the herbal supplement sites and other arthritis cure sites were making. I was almost ready to through in the towel and resign myself to a life of drug dependency. The ONLY reason I decided to try this last offer was because they offered a 100% money back guarantee. (And if it hadn’t worked, I would have request my refund in the blink of an eye!) I didn’t need to request that refund. This works for me (and for a few other people I’ve since told about it)    (click here)

PPS. I just had to add this update. I was talking to a neighbor who said, “Well, It doesn’t cost me anything for my arthritis medication. I have insurance”. You could have knocked me over with a feather. At 62 years of age he still doesn’t realize there isn’t any such thing as a free lunch. SOMEONE is paying for that medication. Whether it’s your company (the high cost of employee benefit plans are one of the major reasons many North American companies are considering moving oversees), or your taxes. If they government is paying for your medication you can be sure they are overpaying for it. In other words, your grand children and great grandchildren might still be paying off HIS prescription drugs. Don’t ever think that “it doesn’t cost me anything”. It costs us ALL! That’s another good reason to consider an alternative to lining the drug companies pockets. If we ALL cut down our health costs, by taking responsibility for our own health, we might also cut down our government debt (and hopefully, our taxes!)

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Juicing for joint pain and aches is a good long term solution. It is both effective and devoid of any side effects. One of the advantages with natural cure is that it has a holistic effect on your body. It rejuvenates the whole body. You don’t have to worry to about over doing it since even at high doses it is safe. Natural cures can be used both as preventive medicine as well as as a cure for affected joints. You could continue using it as a maintenance dose even after you are cured. Below you will find some of the natural medicines which you can incorporate in your diet.

Pineapple juice is good for your joints. Pineapple juice contains and enzyme called bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory agent in pineapple is effective in athletic injuries, joint pain and post-surgery swelling. Juice is also great fuel for your body. Raw pineapple juice contains just about all minerals and vitamins necessary for the digestive system too. 300-350 ml of raw pineapple juice is recommended for daily intake.

Black Cherry juice if good for arthiritis too. Cherries contain chemicals called the anthocyanin which works as an anti-inflammatory agent which can alleviate pain for arthritis sufferers. Pineapple contains nutrients like beta-carotene and copper that helps in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Experts believe that the results of drinking cherry juice are specific to a person. While for some relief can in few days, for others it might take months of juice drinking to get. Two glasses of juice twice a day

Raw potato juice is one of the most successful natural cure for arthritic conditions. It has been used for centuries. The traditional method of potato juicing is to cut a potato into very thin slices, leaving the skin on, and place it in a glass filled with cold water over night. Drinking this water in the morning on an empty stomach is great.

Other Juices that are highly effective for joint paint and arthritis pains includes the following:

• Green Barley Juice
• Celery Juice
• Bilberry Juice
• Aloe Vera Juice

So you can start juicing your way to pain relief.

Melvin
http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/juice-for-arthritis-treatment-arthritis-pain-relief-676338.html

If you were under the impression that herbal supplements are most useful as an energy booster or for maintaining good health, you are slightly wrong, in  the sense that herbal medicines have proved to be excellent in the management of illnesses like depression, two of the most common afflictions these days.

Interestingly depression is manifested by one or more symptoms. For instance, when a person is depressed, he could be complaining of pain, lack of vigor and motivation as well as tiredness. But let us stop and answer this critical question – is the depression causing the symptoms or the symptoms are causing the depression?

Since herbal supplements are known to offer a holistic method of treatment, this is the most preferred choice since the herbs can do deep down and solve the problem at its root. Since depression can be caused by several factors, here are some popular herbs which are used to fight depression and their relevant causes:

•    Depression caused by chronic illnesses and liver problems – dandelion roots.
•    Grape seeds for depression caused due to degenerative diseases like cancer and an ailing heart.
•    Passion flower is used to correct depression caused by pain.
•    Often many of these herbs are combined to bring quick and sustainable relief for depressed patients.

When using a herbal medication, you need to be completely sure that it is safe and effective. Hence ensure that the medicines you buy comply with GMP or Good Manufacturing Practice and the makers follow the same manufacturing processes as a pharmaceutical product. Ensuring this important factor can guarantee you safe and effective herbal medicines.

If you suffer from continuous pain, you ought to consult your doctor to detect the exact underlying causes. You might have to do some X rays and blood tests to help the doctor to diagnose the condition more critically. For instance, if the pain is due to arthritis or osteoporosis conditions, any herbal medication might reduce the efficacy of your existing drugs. So check with your doctor the exact cause behind the pain and then take the necessary herbal medicines. It is worth remembering that if herbal medication is taken according to instruction for use, you are not likely to suffer any problems like side effects, etc.

Jeff Patterson
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/magnificent-role-of-herbal-supplements-for-fighting-depression-727122.html

Arthritis in dogs is more common than one may think. It is one of the most common health problems seen by veterinarians.  Unfortunately, dogs that suffer arthritis are unable to tell us about it.

Arthritis in dogs is quite common in older dogs, and it is more noticeable in the larger dogs than in the smaller ones. That doesn’t mean smaller dogs do not suffer joint problems, it is just more pronounced in the larger breeds. The larger dogs have greater difficulty moving around than the smaller ones when affected by arthritis. It is important for dog owners to be observant of their dog’s behavior and recognize the symptoms when their pet is ailing.

Your dog may have arthritis if you notice:

• Your dog is favoring a limb
• Your dog  has difficulty sitting down, getting up or standing
• Your dog sleep more than usual. Animals reduce their metabolic rate to reduce pain.
• Your dog appears to have stiff or sore joints and difficulty in walking.
• Your dog doesn’t want to jump, run or climb stairs anymore
• Your dog is gaining weight due to less exercise
• Your dog is less active or less interested in play

Unfortunately the early warning signs of arthritis in dogs are rarely noticed by dog owners and veterinarians because animals have the tendency to ignore the discomfort until the arthritis affects the joints significantly. Arthritis in dogs can be very difficult to diagnose since the dog may not limp or appear to be in pain. Arthritis causes swelling in the joints and movement becomes restricted.

Joints have a susceptibility to any number of diseases, including arthritis. Any damage to a joint may produce arthritis. It can occur in any joint but is seen most often in the hip, elbow, knee and stifle.

It is important for your dog to rest comfortably on a bed that will help to ease the discomfort. Heated dog beds are great for dogs with arthritis or older dogs suffering from other aches. There are few better methods of letting your dog sleep off the pain than with one of these beds. Heated dog beds are equipped with built-in thermostats which allow you to control the temperature and create a snug warm place for your dog to sleep. Many have built-in thermometers that automatically adjust the warmth according to your dog’s temperature and the ambient air temperature to provide heat when needed.

I have been using heated dog beds for years for each of my dogs as they have grown older and are terrific for dogs recovering from sickness or injury. Most dogs enjoy cuddling deep into their heated beds when the weather is terrible and the nights are cold. Heated dog beds are a great idea during the winter months.

Heated dog beds have been specially designed to deal with dog’s nails and claws and are very durable.

Contrary to the belief of many people, not all dogs like to be outside and certainly no dog likes to be cold. They suffer from the cold just as we do and suffer arthritis just as we do. Do your dog a favor and ease their joints with warm and comfortable sleeping conditions. I recommend using a heated dog bed.

Ian Patterson
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/heated-dog-beds-a-great-way-to-beat-arthritis-in-dogs-678685.html

Today, there are several different types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can help ease the pain and suffering of dogs that develop arthritis.  Commonly referred to as NSAIDs, these drugs can greatly enhance an arthritic dog’s ability to move about freely.  In turn, the animal is freed from the emotional frustrations that often goes hand in hand with the pain of creaking joints and help it to enjoy a standard of life that is much more pleasant.

These same drugs can also be used successfully to help a pet deal with pain that occurs after some sort of surgical procedure. By using the NSAID precisely according to your vet’s instructions, recovery will be much more pleasant for your dog. Often, the drug can be tapered off as the dog continues to heal, thus eliminating the chance for any type of addiction or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Some of the NSAIDs approved for use in the United States include etodolac, melozicam, deracoxib, and firocoxib.  The choice of drug will often depend on the exact symptoms manifested by the dog, as well as the pet’s age and general health.

As helpful as NSAID drugs are for dogs, there is also some degree of risk involved with their usage.  Side effects can be mild and temporary with many pets.  If this is the case, your dog can be given the drugs for extended periods of time under the close care and direction of your vet.  However, some dogs will experience severe side effects that are far worse than the original joint pain.

Vets and owners of dogs taking NSAIDs should carefully lookout for whether the drug is causing the animal to experience any type of emotional discomfort.  Often, this will manifest in the development of rapid mood swings, indicating the presence of some form of depression.  In like manner, if the pet begins to experience a general sense of apathy and fails to respond favorably to food, it may be time to adjust the dosage or look towards another form of treatment.

It is important for any dog currently being treated with NSAIDs to be tested regularly for any type of kidney or liver problems.  Your veterinarian will take blood and other fluid samples to make sure the drugs are not creating additional health issues for your pet. Dog owners should particularly watch for the development of diarrhea or any sudden changes in bowel movements, as this often indicates that the medication is causing some type of internal damage.

For quick relief from temporary circumstances that cause your dog mental agitation, benzodiazepines is often the drug of choice.  Benzodiazepines can help your dog cope with sudden noises or the appearance of strangers that can fill an anxiety ridden dog with fear.  As your dog begins to experience fewer anxiety induced episodes, you gradually reduce the administered dosage and eventually cease using the drug altogether.

If your dog suffers from some perpetual mental anguish, other forms of medications can be called into use.  Tricyclic antidepressants can be very helpful for dogs that experience bouts of severe anxiety when their owners leave the home.  Also, dogs that develop nervous habits or compulsive behaviors may benefit from the use of one of the several selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors currently formulated for pets.  In situations where the dog seems to have lost some degree of mental acuity, monoamine oxidase inhibitors may help to restore at least a portion of the animal’s alertness, making life a little more enjoyable for both pet and owner.

With numerous drugs available to address physical and emotional discomforts of your pet, there is little reason your dog to be in any type of pain.  If administered to your veterinarian exact specifications, doggie pain medication will bring lasting relief and allow your pooch years of health and happiness.

Leslie Silver
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/pain-relief-medication-for-dogs-1269006.html

An inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body is called Fibromyalgia or Rheuatism.

It is characterized by general muscle pain, constant fatigue, and several localized tender points with these symptoms.

Known commonly as rheumatism, it is now called Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and fibromyositis by the medical community.

Causes and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

There is no known cause of fibromyalgia.

It may be genetic, or related to the geographical place a person lives. Those who suffer fibromyalgia will complain to have three general symptoms: joint and muscle pain, stiffness, and fatigue (usually caused by sleep disturbance).

However, pain is the predominant symptom with pain without apparent reason, aches, and stiffness of multiple muscles, joints, and tenderness in soft tissue. Additionally the pain will move from one part of the body to another. It is most common in the hands, neck, arms, shoulders, chest, legs, hips, and back.

The fatigue results from the individual’s chronic pain coupled (disturbing sleep) It is common for the inflammatory condition to produces various enzymes that are known to cause fatigue.

Some additional symptoms can include diarrhea, tension headaches, difficulty swallowing, numbness or tingling of the extremities, and recurrent abdominal pain. It is well known that stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep will increase symptoms.

Who Is at Risk of Getting Fibromyalgia

Women of child bearing age are the most at risk, followed by the elderly. Men and children are the least at risk, but they also suffer with this disease.

Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

As the symptoms of fibromyalgia are vague and generalized, diagnosis is difficult and frequently incorrect.

As a sufferer may also have other nerve and muscle disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, the diagnosis may further complicated. There are no tests yet available to specifically diagnose fibromyalgia, so the diagnosis is generally made after simply ruling out other conditions.

However, as there is usually so much stress related to sufferers of fibromyalgia, it is now being diagnosed as a psychological condition (perhaps wrongly)

The Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia has no known cure. Therefore, doctors (and the patients themselves) have to look to alleviating the symptoms.

A good way to do this is to include in your daily life exercise, sufficient rest, lessons in stress management, and a “clean” diet.

A clean diet will exclude coffee, red meat, processed food, and other difficult digestible foods, but include a multitude of fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin supplements are also helpful. Ginger, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, and garlic are also helpful.

One’s daily exercise will include various forms of aerobic exercise, with getting the heart rate to good levels, for 20 minutes or more.

Care must be made not to do exercises that could cause additional muscle and joint pain (i.e. if you are lifting weights, use minimums instead of maximums).

Warm up and cool off at each exercise session.

From medications, some muscle relaxants and antidepressants have been helpful, but are not good for the long term. Analgesics should be used sparingly.

Medical Treatment

Conventional medicine will resort to medication and some physiotherapy. However massage has proven very helpful, as well as acupuncture and acupressure (shiatsu). There are other alternative therapies as well.

Prognosis of Fibromyalgia

As fibromyalgia is a chronic illness, the general symptoms will both improve and then worsen.

The symptoms can last for months to years. If you think you have it then make sure you consult your doctor as soon as possible.

Sacha Tarkovsky
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/rheumatism-fibromyalgia-symptoms-treatment-cure-74268.html

Home health mobility aids can help carrying out day to day medical tasks. Whether to assist with recuperation, or to help a healthcare professional, there are various mobility aids to make home health tasks easier to carry out.

Here are 8 types of home health mobility aids which are designed to make your life easier.

1.Medicine dispensers or pill boxes are useful for those who may have to take several doses of medication a day. For example, some dispensers can store a weeks worth of medication, also making it ideal for holidays. Different sorts are available which may feature an alarm to inform the user when its time to take the medication. The dispensers are usually labelled with the day of the week so that the user and or a carer can see whether the medication has been taken.

2.Tablet cutters and crushers can make preparing medication easier for the individual as well as the healthcare professional. Depending on the model, the tablet cutter may have a storage compartment for pills. Pill crushers can be ideal for dispensing medicine to children or those who have difficulties swallowing.

3.A TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) machine, works by passing a very small electrical current across the nerve which carries the pain signal to the brain. If the brain receives no pain signal, then you feel no pain. TENS machines usually have variable settings and programmes so that you are able to manage the pain simply and effectively. They are small, discreet and portable so that you can take them with you. Similar to a TENS machine, a pen type device uses an electric pulse to activate the body’s endorphins. This type of device is effective on minor, chronic or acute pain such as back pain, headache and arthritis.

4.For those who are struggling to hear conversations, or find themselves turning up the radio or TV, there are a number of devices which can help. A sound magnifier is similar in size to a personal stereo, and amplifies the sound through headphones. This means that the TV or radio can be kept at a low enough volume so as not to disturb others. It is ideal for use at the cinema, and the theatre for example, as well as in the home and garden. An in-ear hearing device is discreet and will provide a welcome volume and clarity boost to those who need it most. As the name suggests, they fit inside the ear, unlike headphones. A traditional style hearing aid is still a popular choice, and has a sensitive microphone. This type of hearing aid fits comfortably behind the ear, making it ideal for wearing for a long time, such as throughout the day or evening.

5.Thermometers can play a vital part in healthcare, and having an accurate, easy to read thermometer can save time. Digital thermometers have an easy to read LCD display, and a long battery life. An infra-red in ear thermometer can take an accurate reading within seconds, and some models can save several previous readings to allow comparisons to be made. A thermometer shaped like an infant’s dummy can be used to take the temperature of a child quickly and easily, without causing too much distress to the child.

6.Various supports and braces are available to help treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI, arthritis, tendonitis and other wrist disorders and injuries. There are various types available, depending on the condition and the user’s requirements. Different types of splints and supports are available for other conditions, and other limbs.

7.Exercise and rehabilitation products can also be used at home, perhaps in conjunction with physiotherapy or other medical treatment. From gel ball hand exercisers to running machines, there are many suitable products available to help with rehabilitation as recommended by medical experts.

8.For people affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) the winter months can be a depressing time. Symptoms such as depression, lethargy, anxiety sleeplessness and social problems are common in those suffering with SAD. SAD is usually attributed to the lack of daylight during the winter months. Light affects the body in a number of ways and also affects the levels of melatonin, adrenalin, seratonin and dopamine, which influence moods, emotions, eating and sleeping. Light treatments are shown to have a positive effect for those with SAD, as well as for treating jet lag. There are different types of light treatments available, which range from small portable lights to much larger briefcase sized devices.

These are just a few examples of the range and variety of household health aids that are available. Why not see if there’s a mobility health product that could make your daily living easier?

Handy Healthcare Staff
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/home-health-mobility-aids-58704.html

Our skin, discs, tendons, ligaments and many other tissues all rely on the protein collagen for their structural integrity, ensuring normal flexibility, healing capacity, strength and cohesiveness. This allows us to put the considerable daily stresses on these tissues without problems and collagen is also very involved in the strength and elasticity of internal organs such as our arteries. Some people are called “double jointed” because they are so bendy whilst others have very stiff and tight joints. Collagen is a very important protein in our connective tissues, at least partly dictating what activities we can perform and how we recover from injury.

An inheritable abnormality in the synthesis and metabolism of the collagen proteins is the cause of Ehlers-Danloss syndrome which affects the strength and function of the protein. EDS can occur in at least ten forms, but EDS Three is closely related to benign joint hypermobility syndrome, which is benign because the collagen changes do not affect important structures such as the arteries. Extreme joint hypermobility is the commonest sign with smooth skin and a poor ability for skin healing, with wider and thinner scars than normal.

The typical signs and symptoms of joint hypermobility syndrome are a hyperextensible skin, hypermobile joints, tendency to dislocations, fragile tissues, poor wound healing and a tendency to bruise easily. Chronic joint and limb pain is also common and many sufferers live with constant and multiple pain complaints. Patients show many abnormal muscle balances and have difficulty stabilising their joints appropriately, causing incorrect muscle uses which can lead to pain problems. Functional limitation is common in this group, who cannot participate in contact or vigorous sports without significant joint injuries and pain.

Patient education for sufferers from benign joint hypermobility syndrome is vital if they are to learn to manage the condition through their lives. The joints will not tolerate significant strains and stresses so end range posture should be avoided as this strains the ligaments and can give pain. Repeated lifting of heavy objects is also likely to be unhelpful. Arthritic patients practice joint protection to manage their condition and this is also important for hypermobile patients, so dislocating a shoulder at a party for fun or getting into extreme positions should be avoided. Strong joint stretching may be unwise as in yoga as may activities with a high risk of joint, tissue or skin damage.

Physiotherapists manage the multiple joint and pain problems which hypermobility patients present with. Acute injury is more likely to occur with less trauma and more easily if the person undertakes vigorous exercise of any kind. Shoulder problems are particularly common in hypermobiles as the shoulder is a naturally mobile and unstable joint in normal situations let alone when the ligaments are unusually lax. Keeping the large ball of the arm bone centred on the small socket is a challenge to the muscular control and abnormal muscle patterning is common. Patients may habitually dislocate dislocate on movements, perpetuating the pain problem.

Spinal pain is common in hypermobility perhaps secondary to the difficulty in keeping good stability of the joints as forces act upon them. Gentle mobilizations can be performed for local problems but manipulation is likely to be unwise. General exercises to keep the joint moving can be helpful but end range and stretching exercises should be avoided. Gentle weight training and core stability work may help stabilise the spine and other joints, increasing the muscle tone to hold joints in their mid ranges and prevent excessive play. The knees may bend back excessively and suffer arthritic change in time, so work on the hamstrings to counteract this in standing is an option. Often patients need to work on several areas, maintaining muscle strength and control.

Overall, hypermobile patients have a challenging condition to manage, as over-stress of their joints in any activity can lead to pain. When their joints are stresses they respond by recruiting abnormal muscle patterns, allowing joints to be placed in unhelpful positions and causing them to suffer from end range strains. Patient education is the most important factor in self management, although physiotherapists can help with advice and postural training.

Jonathan Blood-smyth
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/physiotherapy-and-joint-hypermobility-syndrome-691231.html