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- 2011 Arthritis Awareness Survey Findings - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyAffecting more than 50 million Americans, arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Clearly, arthritis is a problem for many individuals living with any number of forms of the disease, such as gout, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, etc. ...
Views: 1152 - Myths About Back Pain: Get the Facts - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tamer ElsafySuffering from back pain? According to the American Chiropractic Association 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. We found this interesting slide show filled with both Myths and Facts about back pain on Web MD. Here’s a sampling of what you will find if you watch it. ...
Views: 1051 - Using Acupuncture to Help Pets with Pain - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyWe’ve recently written about Reiki for dogs and hydrotherapy for dogs as excellent alternative treatments for dog joint pain. Now comes a story about a New York veterinarian offering acupuncture for dogs. Michelle Bousquet said acupuncture helped relieve her own sciatic pain and now she’s using ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Spending On Pets Continues To Rise - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyDo you pamper your pets? No, really, we’re not talking about splurging here or there, buying an extra bone at the pet store or even shopping for an outfit. We’re talking lots of pampering when it comes to spending on pets. Heck, do you spend more on your pet’s health care than your own – and ...
Views: 611 - Hydrotherapy Offers Relief to Dog with Joint Pain - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyDogs with arthritis and dog joint pain have to go through similar stages as people with arthritis and joint pain. There are a lot of similarities between the symptoms, treatment plans, supplements to help alleviate dog arthritis, surgical procedures and other forms of arthritis remedy. Like ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - Reiki Used For Dog Joint Pain - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyReiki is an ancient form of non-invasive therapy using the hands to relieve people of a number of ailments, including skin disorders, arthritis and other forms of pain relief. For many years it was a popular form of relief for people and it’s become popular again as more people flock to more ...
Views: 1195 - Cold Weather Care for Your Pets - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyThis week much of the United States experienced a winter storm that news crews were calling a “Monster Storm”. It turned out that Mother Nature was a bit nicer to us than the weather casters had first predicted, but she still dumped a bit of snow on the north eastern part of the country. During ...
Views: 984 - How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect your Heart, Lungs, Eyes and Other Body Parts? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyRheumatoid Arthritis suffers know all too well that even though the condition primarily affects the joints, it can also cause systemic symptoms throughout the entire body. These symptoms occur especially in people who have severe disease. An article on Health.com details the problems associated ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Flexcin Featured in the Huffington Post’s Blog on Cooking with Arthritis - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyWe are excited to share the news that Tamer Elsafy, our Flexcin CEO, was interviewed for an article in The Huffington Post to share his grandmother’s story of cooking with arthritis! We hope this article will be of great use to each of you as you battle the fatigue and pain associated with ...
Views: 1048 - Cold Weather Increases Joint Pain - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyThis time of the year it is not uncommon for arthritis sufferers to be in a bit more pain thanks to the cold weather having an effect on joint pain. It’s no secret that arthritic patients can sometimes feel the effects of Mother Nature in a painful way. According to the Arthritis Foundation, ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - Workplace Arthritis - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyIt’s hard not to let the pain associated with arthritis get you down, and when it’s painful to do your work, it makes it much harder to get motivated to head to your workplace every morning. But most people have to work and therefore need to find ways to effectively manage arthritis in the ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Are Women More at Risk than Men to Get Gout? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyAre women more at risk than men in getting gout? A new study out says there may be a link that comes with dangers, especially if women enjoy sugary sodas filled with fructose-filled beverages and drinks. Gout is a painful form of rheumatoid arthritis and has exploded recently as far as the ...
Views: 811 - Kids Suffer from Joint Degeneration Too - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyJoint degeneration affects children just as it affects grown adults. But for children, joint discomfort can be a serious problem that affects everything from a child’s physical abilities to their fragile psychology. Plus, joint degeneration in children can pose a problem for the entire ...
Views: 794 - Adopt a Pet for the Day Programs Help Pets Overcome Degenerative Joint Issues - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyHave you ever thought about the possibility of adopting a pet for a day? The Humane Society is taking a unique approach to helping keep shelter animals healthy through an innovative program. The organization is asking if college students can help a dog, cat or other pet keep from getting ...
Views: 2175 - Increased Joint Pain in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 50 million people have some type of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis are among the many types of the disease mentioned within the organization’s report. The report comes out as millions ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - How You Can Help Your Pet with Joint Disease? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyHave you ever seen a dog on wheels? Believe it or not there are a few thousand dog wheelchairs sold each year to people whose pets are in need of a little help moving around. Mom and Pop shops are popping up across the country producing devices that can help handicapped dogs. According to an ...
Views: 789 - Arthritis and Joint Pain Sufferers Experience Greater Sleep Disruption - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyPeople who suffer from arthritis and degenerative joints are also experiencing greater sleep problems in many cases. A recent report shows arthritis sufferers experience sleep disruption more frequently than those who don’t suffer arthritis or experience degenerative joints. A National Health ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Cooking with Arthritis: Tips to Make it More Enjoyable - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyCooking can be wonderful social activity or even a stress reliever for many. But for people suffering with arthritis, it can be a whole different story. Think about it: how many times have you cooked without having to pick up a pot or a pan, without stretching or reaching into an uncomfortable ...
Views: 939 - Remedies for Pet Obesity in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyThere’s been a lot of talk about the severity and dangers involved with pet obesity recently and as we head into a new year its important to take a closer look at the remedies for the condition. And with the overall obesity epidemic joining in as a much-debated topic for humans, it’s no wonder ...
Views: 751 - Keep Your Pets’ Paws on Natural Supplements and off Poisons and Medications - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Tamer ElsafyWe think to keep our children away from harmful household items and our adult medication which can poison the little ones, but many times we forget to take the same precautions with our pets. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals top 10 list of poisons, the ...
Views: 824 - Myths about Dog Nutrition, Obesity and Arthritis - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyJust as many Americans are becoming more health and weight conscious, pet owners today are becoming more mindful of what they are feeding their furry friends. They are taking note that some of the food we give our pets is contributing to an unhealthy weight gain over the years. And as they ...
Views: 1353 - What Are the Different Forms of Arthritis Pain Relievers and Treatment Options? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), treatments for rheumatic diseases include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication, and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy. Other treatments include the use of pain relief methods and ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - Understanding Reactive Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, which occurs as a “reaction” to an infection elsewhere in the body. Besides joint inflammation, reactive arthritis is associated with two other symptoms: redness and ...
Views: 1791(2 votes) - Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the Arthritis Foundation, Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans. Although there are several theories, so far, the cause of RA is still unknown. In addition, there is no cure to date, but it is getting easier to control RA through the use of remedies, exercise, and joint ...
Views: 1348(3 votes) - Neurologic Signs Common with Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyFibromyalgia patients are more likely to have tingling and weakness in their legs and arms, poor balance and other neurological symptoms according to a new study conducted at the University of Washington Medicine Sleep Institute at Harborview, Seattle. The research team studied 166 ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Your Pet and Aging: Getting On in Years - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyToday pets are living longer than ever before due to improved technology, advanced research and nutritious diet. We want our pets to remain in optimum health, and we can ensure that happens by making sure our pets get proper veterinarian care, lots of exercise, and enjoy a diet that is filled ...
Views: 1101(3 votes) - Your Diet and Arthritis: Trigger Foods and Safe Choices - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyThe foods arthritis patients eat can play a key role in the management and reduction of pain. Some can reduce the symptoms, others can trigger painful attacks. The elimination of animal protein, nightshade vegetables, and dairy products has helped some people with arthritis. The results are not ...
Views: 1653(3 votes) - IBS Common in Fibromyalgia Patients - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyDo you suffer from Fibromyalgia? There can be several other conditions that are co-existent with the condition and one is irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Our friend, Timothy Spaulding, a Top Health Blogger for the Arthritis Community on Wellsphere and author of the Current Arthritis News ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Alternative Remedies Allow For a Pain-Free Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Tamer Elsafy68-year-old Ginger Williams wakes up each morning and jogs five miles near her Memphis, Tenn., residence. To her, jogging each morning is a way to start the day clearing her mind, body and soul. Growing up she was never fond of running but over the last several years she’s realized the ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - Swimming for Dogs to Reduce Joint Pain - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyHydrotherapy or water therapy is great way to provide a low impact exercise for your dog, with or without joint pain. For dogs with joint pain and arthritis, regular exercise like running or walking can be painful due to amount of weight that your dog’s joints must support. Exercise in a pool, a ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Forty Six Million Americans without Health Insurance are Turning to Vitamin Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyAffordable healthcare is a source of pain for millions of Americans. But a natural supplement company offering the only joint pain remedy products with CM8 reports a 32 percent increase in people seeking all-natural arthritis remedy products to avoid expensive prescriptions. Flexcin ...
Views: 961(4 votes) - The Portion Control Diet - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyWeight loss and dieting is a major struggle for millions of people. Being even slightly overweight can lead to some avoidable medical issues including joint pain. Many people suffer from secondary Osteoarthritis and harsh joint pain brought on by obesity. Dieting and avoiding the foods you ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - Should People with Arthritis Exercise? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyMany studies have shown that exercise can be a great help to people with arthritis. Exercise can reduce stiffness and joint pain plus it increases muscle strength, flexibility and cardiac fitness. It can also help with weight lose which can contribute to arthritis joint pain. If you have ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Understanding Arthritis in Cats & Dogs - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyHumans aren’t the only ones who have to deal with Arthritis. Dogs and cats are both susceptible to it as they age. Arthritis is sometimes caused by infection of the joint, but most likely it’s just due to wear and tear throughout the years. Unfortunately, pets can’t explain their symptoms, which ...
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