What is Arthritis... and What is its Cause?
According to Wikipedia "... There are different forms of arthritis and each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself...." CLICK HERE to learn of even MORE types of arthritis, plus some ideas on their causes and possible cures.
According to the Centers for Disease Control "... Forty-six million Americans report that a doctor told them they have
arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. Arthritis
is the most common cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities
of nearly 19 million adults. The CDC Arthritis Program is working to
improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis and other
rheumatic conditions by working with states and other partners to increase
awareness about appropriate arthritis self management activities and
expanding the reach of programs proven to improve the quality of life for
people with arthritis...." CLICK HERE to access the additional information and the many resources available from this site.
Arthritis Organizations
Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Drug Company Sponsored Arthritis Sites
Arthritis.com is a Pfizer-sponsored site with a lot of information which has a medical/drug company bias. Offers a free newsletter.
Arthritis Society Sponsored through a grant from Pfizer.
AllAboutArthritis is a DePuy/Johnson & Johnson offering. "If you or someone you love battles joint pain, stiffness, and/or inflammation, arthritis pain may be the cause. There are over 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. All About Arthritis provides the latest arthritis information including the treatment options available for patients and caregivers."
Natural Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation's 'Common Therapies to Consider' "... You may decide you want to include some alternative and complementary
therapies to your treatment program. While there are many of these
therapies that may help you manage your pain, it is important to know
that just like with prescription medications, not all therapies work
the same for all people. What works for your friend could have negative
results or no results at all for you. Work with your doctor to decide
which alternative therapies are the best for you...." CLICK HERE for the rest of the story
Author Martina Cole's tips to beat arthritis "...fish oil, steamy saunas but skip red wine and tomatoes..."
Stop Arthritis. How I Healed it Naturally |
