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		<title>What Are Arthritis Gloves?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arthritis is a disease that is very common around the world. You will find that a lot of the elderly population suffer from it, however it can affect anyone at any age. Although there are no cures for arthritis at this stage, there are quite a few ways that you can reduce the pain that you are feeling significantly. Arthritis gloves are just another way for you to do that. What Is Arthritis? Arthritis can come in many forms, however there are two that are more common than others. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints. It means that over time, the cartilage in the joints deteriorates, and movement becomes painful, as there is a lot of friction in the joint. The other form of arthritis that is very common is rheumatoid arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and cause them to swell, get very red, hot and painful. It is very common in the hands. How Can Arthritis Gloves Help? Arthritis gloves can help reduce the pain of arthritis in the hands significantly. You will find that you are unable to do daily tasks like you used too. Although it is not a cure, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Natural Remedies for Arthritis Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having arthritis can be a truly irritating and painful experience.  I have arthritis in my left wrist from breaking it during a softball game about ten years ago.  The worst part is that I am left-handed.  If you are like me, then you are always on the lookout for new ways to deal with arthritis pain.  Here are three natural remedies for arthritis pain I have used with success. Arnica is an herbal extract used in naturopathic remedies. The University of California in San Francisco performed studies on arnica and found it helps reduce swelling. Arnica also helps minor injuries such as contusions and soft tissue bruising. Boswella is another herbal extract you can use for chronic arthritis pain.  This herb also works by helping to get rid of inflammation.  Boswella has also been shown to increase joint mobility.  Boswella is not an analgesic (pain reliever) per se, but is reduces pain by eliminating the root cause of the pain, swelling. Sometimes arnica and boswella are used in combination.  I use an all-natural gel that uses both herbs in it.  It’s called Cryoderm and it works wonders.  I get it from my chiropractor’s office.  You can purchase it online.  I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Arthritis Knee Pain: Top Ways To Treat The Condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arthritis knee pain can be severe, overwhelming, and very difficult to deal with. We use our knees for so much whether it is walking, climbing stairs, or bending down to pick up items from the floor or ground. Learning how to manage and treat yours can be worthwhile and having a number of treatment options can make you feel in control of the situation.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Treat Acute Osteoarthritis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first, the joint pain seems manageable. In fact, a sore joint may be attributed to some recent activity and dismissed with a pain killer from the medicine cabinet. However, when the discomfort begins to influence quality of life, it should not be ignored. It may even become necessary to know what to expect and how to treat acute osteoarthritis. Caught early, people suffering from osteoarthritis have some options to control the pain and possibly slow the progression of the disease. For example, a doctor will generally recommend: * Rest * Gentle Exercise * Pain relief creams * Over-the-counter pain killers * Physical therapy * Lose weight * Hot or cold compresses * Avoid activities stressing the joint * Brace or shoe inserts to alter pressure on the joint With care, hopefully patients can slow the degeneration of the cartilage between the joints and avoid acute osteoarthritis. However, when it gets to the point where it is becoming almost impossible to get around, more aggressive and invasive treatments may be required. For example, people with acute osteoarthritis may find it excruciating to simply get out of bed in the morning. Forget trying to go to work or enjoying any of [...]]]></description>
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