Psoriatic arthritis is a particular kind of arthritis that often afflicts individuals who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by itchy red blotches capped with scales. Most often, individuals first develop the skin condition and then later on are diagnosed with the condition of psoriatic arthritis. On the other hand, in some cases, … Read more
Arthritis is something that we all deal with at least once in our lives. Some people deal with it in their entire bodies, whereas others only deal with it in a spot or two. Either way, it can end up being a huge hindrance and it can be difficult to go through your tasks of … Read more
The word “arthritis” quite literally means ‘inflammation of the joints.’ The word “arth” refers to joints and the word “itis” refers to inflammation. Arthritis is actually a “family” of disorders- not a single disorder in and of itself. There are over one hundred different types of arthritis and they affect people of all ages- including … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that forces your body’s immune system to attack your joints. This in and of itself is ironic…especially since your immune system is supposed to protect you from any harmful bacteria and viruses. Today, over a million and a half people suffer from rheumatoid arthritis…and that number is growing every … Read more
Many people are under the false presumption that arthritis is a single disease. Arthritis really refers to joint inflammation and actually refers to over 100 different rheumatic disorders and other related conditions associated with swelling, inflammation, and joint pain/stiffness. Certain arthritis-related conditions actually affect parts of the body besides just the joints. For example, in … Read more
50 million – that is the number of people in the United States only who have been diagnosed with arthritis. And yet, too many of them do not clearly understand their condition and how to manage it in such a way as to make their lives better. Arthritis can be a terrible disease to live … Read more
As our parents get older, it will eventually become more difficult for them to move around and enjoy life as they once did. If they have diseases like diabetes and arthritis (which sadly, sometimes go hand in hand), their mobility is definitely going to be more limited than it ever has been before. That being … Read more
Gout is a form of arthritis. Typically, it results in a sudden attack of burning pain, swelling, and stiffness in a joint- most often, the big toe. Unless you get appropriate treatment, these attacks can happen repeatedly. Over time, your joints, tendons, and other tissues are damaged due to this disorder. Gout is more common … Read more
If you have osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis, then you know that the disease is considered to be progressive and debilitating. That doesn’t mean that you can’t learn how to prevent arthritis progression. As science continues to unravel the mysteries of arthritis, we are learning more and more about what can be done to reduce the severity … Read more
Some remedies that have been used for decades, or longer, are often shunned in favor of established medicine and the use of prescription medications. However, many “old fashioned” remedies are still very effective and can used today to treat a variety of conditions. One such remedy involves using gold for medicinal purposes, such as for … Read more
