Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects not only the joints, but many other areas of the body as well. According to the Arthritis Foundation, as many as 1.3 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis. Its exact cause is a bit...
Arthritis causes deterioration of the cartilage in your joints. The resulting inflammation can cause pain and swelling. While arthritis causes stiff and achy joints, exercise helps loosen joints and builds strength and mobility. Running with...
In 2006, nearly one out of five adults were diagnosed with arthritis or a chronic joint condition, according to The National Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability for Americans older than 15 years of age. Arthritis is...
Arthritis pain is problematic for many people. It may impact the quality of life and limit participation in physical activity. Starting an arthritis treatment diet may help decrease the amount of pain that arthritis causes. This diet will add...
Yoga orginated in India. It means "to yoke" or "to unite" in Sanskrit. Although it has a spiritual basis and focuses on uniting the mind, body and spirit, yoga can also improve physical health and assist with emotional balance. Because physical...
Uric acid is a waste product found in the blood. It is formed when a compound called purine breaks down. High levels of uric acid can cause a type of arthritis called gout, kidney stones, or even kidney failure. Because foods high in purines...
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage between the joints wears down. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, osteoarthritis is the most common type of knee arthritis. Exercise can improve...
More than 100 diseases fall under the umbrella of arthritis, and women are more prone to some of them than men. Their physiology also makes women more vulnerable to some sports injuries. These factors combine to make aquatic exercise ideal for...
Many practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine speak about achieving balance in order to heal. The concept of balance has some general meanings: balancing work against other priorities, or reducing stress by setting aside time to...
Glucosamine is an amino sugar that the body produces and distributes in cartilage and other connective tissue. Chondroitin sulfate is a natural complex carbohydrate found in and around the cells of cartilage that helps retain water. According to...
The term "spinal arthritis" refers to inflammation in the joints, or the meeting points, between the vertebrae that make up your spine. Exercise is vital in managing arthritis pain, and strengthening the muscles around your joints can help lessen...
Getting foot cramps swimming in a pool is painful, but cramping up in open water far from shore can be dangerous. Swimmers typically get cramps in their feet and calves, says Jessica Seaton, chairperson of the U.S. Masters Swimming Sports Medicine...
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes pain and inflammation in joints, affects about 1.3 million Americans, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Onset of RA often occurs in the 20s and 30s, and disproportionally affects women....
Cumin, a variety of spice native to Mediterranean regions, provides a bold flavor accent to food products. Each form of cumin contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may be useful as a form of alternative and complementary...
In a recent study published in the November 2010 issue of "Arthritis and Rheumatism," Jon T. Giles and colleagues looked at the correlation of visceral fat in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The study showed that people with rheumatoid arthritis...
Joint pain can arise from many causes, including injury, overuse, or degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis, a result of cartilage in your joints wearing down. MayoClinic.com notes there is no cure for osteoarthritis, but that proper...
Nightshade is a family of plants that contain alkaloids, a group of compounds that can induce inflammation. The nightshade plants most commonly consumed in the standard American diet are potatoes, tomatoes, peppers of all kinds and eggplants....
