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 […]
Ready to Supplement with Glucosamine and MSM?: Choosing the Best Option Photo Credit: Elena Elisseeva Now that you have decided that Glucosamine and MSM might be right for you, even as just a complementary approach to your current treatment, you should know that there are many different kinds of Glucosamine and MSM complexes out there. […]
Photo Credit: Patrizia Tilly Once the pain level has gone down, it’s time to get on your feet. In short, the answer to whether or not arthritis can be helped by exercise is: YES. Studies have shown that exercise helps people with arthritis in many ways. Exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, […]
Joint Protection for Everyday Living For some people, managing activities of daily living can be difficult due to joint pain or chronic illness. Joint Protection and Work Simplification are proven strategies that can help you manage these tasks. While some may seem novice, most people find themselves in a routine and may not think to […]
Image Credit: Vectomart 14 Ingredients to Ease Joint Discomfort Glucosamine Sulfate / HCL Chondroitin Sulfate MSM Omega 3 Fatty Acids Manganese Ascorbate Boswellia Serrata (Boswellin) Niacinamide Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamin E Aloe Vera Bromelaine Yucca Glucosamine Sulfate / Glucosamine HCL This is the biggest and best in this list. It has been extensively studied […]
Copyright: Seoterra Overcoming Arthritis Pain According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects one in five adults and affects 300,000 children. Currently, it is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Perhaps the most telling side effect of arthritis is the pain associated with it. Arthritis pain is almost always felt in the joints. […]
Copyright: Alila Osteoarthritis (AH-stee-oh-ar-THREYE-tis) is the most common form of arthritis, with rheumatoid arthritis in a distant second. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative joint disease, and it may sometimes be referred to as osteoarthrosis.” Osteoarthritis is what people generally think of when they think of arthritis, as it commonly affects middle aged to […]
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 […]
