Who
has arthritis?
The prevalence of arthritis is high for
all demographic groups, but especially higher
among women, older persons, and those with
less education.
Symptoms:
1. Persistent joint pain.
2. Pain or tenderness in a joint which is
aggravated by movement or activity, such as
walking, getting up from a chair, writing,
typing, holding an object, throwing a ball,
turning a key.
3. Inflammation indicated by joint swelling,
stiffness, redness, and/or warmth.
What
treatments are available?
There
is alternative treatments category such as:
•
chiropractic treatments
• homeopathy and homeopathic remedies
• herbal remedies
• massage therapy
• aromatherapy
• hypnosis and hypnotherapy
• supplements and other natural products
• meditation and relaxation techniques
There are various other medicines available
from Ayurvedic . Homeopathic,Siddha and Allopathic
fields.
What can one who is
affected with arthritis do?
--
Educating oneself on all aspects of the illness.
-- Checking early symptoms.
--Research shows that people with arthritis
can perform not only gentle stretching and
strengthening exercises, but also more robust
endurance activities without any significant
risk of harm.
--Researchers have looked at the roles diet
may play in arthritis. There are some scientific
reasons to think that the foods you eat could
affect certain kinds of arthritis. Evidence
shows that excessive weight and the type of
diet you follow may influence symptoms of
certain types of arthritis and related conditions.
--However, all persons with arthritis, young
and old, can benefit from eating a healthy,
well-balanced diet. This includes a variety
of foods; plenty of vegetables, fruits and
whole-grain products; and sugar, salt and
fat.
--Taking the recommended daily amounts of
vitamins and minerals also is an important
part of a healthy diet. A good diet promotes
overall health and helps to control weight.
