What is Chondroitin? – Background and Uses Copyright: Svitlana Symonova Chondroitin sulfate entered the scene of alternative therapies in the 1960s. It is derived from shark cartilage or bovine (cow) cartilage. Chondroitin is believed to aid in improving symptoms, stopping, or even reversing the degenerative process of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Chondroitin is often […]
Boswellia Serrata and Osteoarthritis Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract and Osteoarthritis – Benefits and Side Effects Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract is an east indian tree that yields a resin used medicinally and is also burned as incense. Boswellia is used as a herbal medicine for many inflammatory diseases, including an alternative treatment for osteoarthritis. Boswellia’s efficacy is […]
Copyright: Staras Arthritis of the Shoulder Exercises: Stand at the bottom of stairs that has a banister or handrails on both sides. Left Shoulder: Place your hand on the left-hand banister and gently slide your hand up and down. Repeat 10 times. Right shoulder: Place your right hand on the right-hand banister and gently slide […]
Photo Credit: 9nong Arthritis Pain Management: Gentle Elbow Exercises Sometimes referred to as “tennis elbow,” elbow joint pain is one of the common symptoms when dealing with arthritis. In fact, the elbow is one of the most common locations for arthritis on your body. Elbow Arthritis Inflammation in your elbow can be the result of […]
Photo Credit: Alexey Poprotsky Arthritis of the Knee: Prevention & Exercises As we all know, unfortunately there is no cure for arthritis in its many varied forms, including arthritis of the knee. Therefore “prevention” and “management” should be the watch words in dealing with this chronic and progressive disease. Prevention: Educate, educate, educate yourself. Knowledge […]
Copyright: Sebastian Kaulitzki From a sitting or standing position, look straight ahead. Tilt your head sideways bringing your ear to your shoulder. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Increase repetitions as comfortable, while increasing range-of-motion.
Copyright: Kamil Macniak Arthritis Pain Management: Gentle Hand Exercises Low-impact exercises are crucial to assist in arthritis pain management . The following are suggestions on how to minimize arthritic hand pain during computer use and best practices for lifting and moving heavy objects. These will be followed by a wonderful, gentle exercise that focuses on […]
Copyright: Kheng Ho Toh According to the Mayo Clinic, lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease caused when your body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. Because the symptoms of lupus vary from person to person and mimic other types of ailments/conditions, it is often difficult to diagnose. The Lupus Foundation of America estimates […]
Liquid Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM Reviews and Product Guide We highly recommend liquid glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM formulas but included a solid formula in our comparison for argument?s sake. The following products may have additional ingredients that aren’t listed here. We intentionally chose to focus on the critical nutrients, critical attributes and items to beware […]
Copyright: Kbuntu Obviously, there are many different causes and types of joint pain, each one unique. The term arthritis refers to a group of diseases that affect the various joints of the body. But did you know that in addition of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lyme Disease, and Osteoporosis belong to […]
