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Arthritis Pain May Involve an Allergic Reaction to FoodIn at least some rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, the pain they feel may be an allergic reaction to a common group of food plants known as nightshades. Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and eggplants are members of the same group of plants ...
Juvenille Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that attacks the joints in the body, causing inflammation and pain. It can affect anyone at any age. Children are no exception to rheumatoid arthritis. In children, this chronic disease is called as juvenile...
My Rude Introduction to Arthritis and how I am Coping with It
Let me begin by stating upfront that I realize that a great many people suffer from much more serious arthritic conditions than I. This article is not to trivialize their conditions in any way. My intent is to explain how this disease manifested...
8 Minerals Every Arthritis Sufferer Should Know About
Minerals are essential to maintain our bodies in top condition ...In fact, our body is composed of many minerals, but unfortunately does not produce the minerals needed for a healthy body.
A deficiency of minerals can lead to various health problems, including arthritis!
The most common minerals used to reduce arthritic pains are:
Boron – This trace mineral aids in bone health.
Calcium – This is a much-needed mineral for bone health.
Magnesium – Magnesium helps keep calcium in balance within the system.
Zinc – This mineral is necessary for bone growth, but is often lacking in arthritic patients.
Manganese – Manganese is also necessary for bone growth. Do NOT ingest manganese with calcium because they can work against each other.
Copper – Copper helps to strengthen connective tissue.
Germanium – This antioxidant helps with pain relief.
Sulfur – A lack of sulfur can result in
deterioration of ligaments, cartilage, collagen and tendons.
Our traditional source of minerals has been from fresh fruit, vegetables and some dairy products. Today we have to look at other sources to get sufficient minerals for a healthy diet. Some of the reasons for this are:
1) Loss of minerals in the soil
2) Modern food processing methods
3) Popularity of 'Junk' foods
An increasing number of people are turning to mineral supplements for their source of minerals.
The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.
About the Author
Emily Clark is editor at Arthritis Health News, where arthritis sufferers can find the most up-to-date advice and information to assist in improving their quality of life.
Written By: Emily Clark
Sesser Boy Battles Arthritis - WSIL TV
SESSER-Lukas Gunter enjoys spending time on the hardwood. The Sesser fourth grader has been playing basketball since first grade. And while he looks like a healthy ten year old, Lukas was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at 18 months of age. "He was ...
Arthritis drug shows promise in Type 2 diabetes study - Boston Globe
A low-cost drug known since the time of the Pharaohs improved diabetes symptoms in a Boston study being published today, and its success supports an entirely new way of understanding the disease. The drug, called salsalate, is also being studied as a ...
Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes, Too - AZCentral.com
MONDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- A generic drug widely prescribed for arthritis shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes, according to U.S. researchers. They found that salsalate -- an atypical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, chemically ...
Arthritis course to be offered - Iowa City Press-Citizen
A six-week Arthritis Self-Help Course will be offered Monday evenings from March 22 to April 26. The courses will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Scanlon room at Mercy Medical Plaza, 540 E. Jefferson St. in Iowa City. The course is designed for people ...
Bone up on osteoporosis - The Post and Courier
With a mother who has lost 4 inches of height due to osteoporosis, with a personal history of taking the steroid prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis and being tall and thin, Hoefer knew she was at risk and started taking her bone health ...
UK Body Backs Enbrel, Humira In Psoriatic Arthritis ... - NASDAQ
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The U.K.'s healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog Monday recommended Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE) arthritis drug Enbrel and Abbott Laboratories' ( ABT) Humira as first choices for treating adults with active and progressive psoriatic ...
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Early Treatment Can Cure ... - PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 15, 2010 – Professor of Rheumatology and Immunology Harvard University (USA) Michael Weinblatt says that early detection of rheumatoid arthritis and the start of treatment in early stages can help stop the disease and ...
