Rheumatoid Arthritis

Is there relief for rheumatoid arthritis? RA is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the joints and other body parts. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Choose good oils

  Animal fats may contribute to inflammation, but olive oil may make you feel better

• Try fish oil

  3,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids a day helps many people reduce pain

• Check for food allergies or sensitivities

  Your doctor can help you figure out if certain foods are making your arthritis worse

About This Condition

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the joints and sometimes other parts of the body. The cause of RA remains unknown.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of RA is joint pain and morning joint stiffness. Several joints on both sides of the body are usually affected, especially those of the hands, wrists, knees, and feet. Affected joints may feel warm or appear swollen. People with RA may have other symptoms, including weakness, fatigue, weight loss, and, occasionally, fever.

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Although exercise may initially increase pain, gentle exercises help people with RA. Women with RA taking low-dose steroid therapy can safely participate in a weight-bearing exercise program with many positive effects on physical function, activity and fitness levels, and bone mineral density, and with no aggravation of disease activity. Many doctors recommend swimming, stretching, or walking to people with RA.

Holistic Options

The role of manipulation in managing RA has received little study. In one small controlled trial,⁴ patients with RA were found to have more tenderness at certain body locations compared to healthy people. Six minutes of gentle spinal manipulation decreased this tenderness temporarily in the spinal areas but not in areas around the knees or ankles. The effect of manipulation on the symptoms or progression of RA has not been investigated.

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Low Back Pain-what is it?

 

About This Condition

The low back supports most of the body’s weight, and as a result, is susceptible to pain caused by injury or other problems. Over 80% of adults experience low back pain (LBP) sometime during their life.¹ More than half will have a repeat episode.
It is often difficult to pinpoint the root of low back pain, though poor muscle tone, joint problems, and torn muscles or ligaments are common causes. A herniated or slipped disc may also cause low back pain as well as sciatica, a condition where pain travels down one or both buttocks and/or legs.
Standing or sitting for extended periods, wearing high heels, and being sedentary increase the risk of developing low back pain, as do obesity and back strain due to improper lifting. Up to half of pregnant women experience some low back pain.² Long hours spent driving a car may contribute to a herniated disc.³ This is possibly due to the vibration caused by the car.⁴
Many people with low back pain recover without seeing a doctor or receiving treatment. Up to 90% recuperate within three to four weeks,⁵ though recurrences are common,^{6, 7, 8} and chronic low back pain develops in many people.⁹ Low back pain is considered acute, or short-term, when it lasts for a few days up to many weeks. Chronic low back pain refers to any episode that lasts longer than three months.
While low back pain is rarely life threatening, it is still important to have chronic or recurring back pain assessed by a healthcare professional. Potentially serious causes include spinal tumor, infection, fracture, nerve damage, osteoporosis, arthritis, or pain caused by conditions found in internal organs such as the kidneys.

Symptoms

Low back pain may be a steady ache or a sharp, acute pain that is worse with movement.

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Osteoarthritis

Protect your joints and relieve osteoarthritis aches and pains. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Use topical ointment Treat discomfort with an ointment or cream containing 0.025 to 0.075% capsaicin four times a day over painful joints: make sure not to let capsaicin come in contact with the eyes.
• Add antioxidants Eat more fruits and vegetables and take 400 to 1,600 IU a day of vitamin E to put antioxidants to work protecting your joints.
• Help prevent joint damage with GS and CS Take 1,500 mg a day of glucosamine sulfate, 800 to 1,200 mg a day of chondroitin sulfate, or a combination of both supplements, for pain and to protect joints.
• Get moving Start a gentle program of walking and strengthening exercise to reduce pain and improve joint function.

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