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Reducing the Effects Arthritis Has on Daily Life
Posted by admin in Healthcare, Heath Info on December 23, 2011
While there are quite a few factors that are involved with an effective and efficient arthritis treatment, ultimately, there is no cure for the disease and many of the treatments that are preformed will be focused on keeping the disease from getting worse and minimizing the effects of the disease.
One way to minimize the effects of arthritis is to put a focus on making tasks that are preformed regularly during the day easier and safer. This is not as simple as it might seem, as the affected patient must determine what sorts of things they do during the day that directly influence their arthritis pain. Once these tasks have been identified, they can then go about making them easier and less likely to cause pain.
There are many common tasks that cause arthritis pain and often, especially for those with arthritis in their hands or wrists, using small objects like pens, can be quite difficult, with writing for an extended period of time not being possible without severe arthritis pain. This is one of the reasons that large handled pens and other instruments are a popular living aid for those with this type of disease. This can extend to other areas of the home, as there are also a large number of easy to use kitchen utensils, like large handled spatulas, which are often preferred by people with arthritis. Read the rest of this entry »
The Heath Benefits of Turmeric Realized
Posted by admin in Heath Info on November 15, 2011
The western world is beginning to take notice of the health benefits of Turmeric, which have been known to the east for centuries. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for a wide variety of purposes. Western medicine has been studying the use of Turmeric, and its active ingredient and antioxidant, Curcumin, for its anti-inflammatory effects, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and uses in treating cancer. Let’s look at some of the information that has been made available regarding Curcumin and cancer.
In his groundbreaking book, Anti-Cancer, David Servan-Schreiber writes that inflammation is a key ingredient in the formation of most disease, including cancer. Preventing inflammation is crucial to inhibiting the “terrain” that is conducive to the growth of cancerous cells. The concept of the body as “terrain” that can be either conducive or prohibitive to cancerous cells is a major component of Servan-Schreiber’s book. (This book is truly unique, is highly recommended, and can function as a fantastic gift or conversation starter with loved ones who may not grasp the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.) To summarize very briefly, the body can be thought of as “terrain” that can be maintained to be unsuitable for cancers and other diseases through proper diet / exercise, reducing stress, and removing pollutants. The proper diet is especially crucial to creating the right “terrain.” Read the rest of this entry »