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Arthritis
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More Arthritis Myths & Facts
If you think you know everything there is to know about arthritis, think again. Although the disease has been around for thousands of years, many myths and misconceptions about arthritis remain to this day. Just ask your friend, mom or neighbor for advice and you'll be surprised at the different answers you'll get.
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Famous People With Arthritis
What do comedienne Lucille Ball, French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Hollywood actress Kathleen Turner and heart transplant specialist Dr. Christiaan Barnard have in common? They all suffered from arthritis, a disabling and crippling disease that affects over 40 million people in the United States alone. Experts say another 20 million people live with the symptoms of arthritis but haven't been diagnosed and have no idea they have the disease.
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Joint Pain Relief
Arthritis is often a chronic disease meaning it can affect the person afflicted over a long period of time. It cannot be cured, but it can be treated through a variety of methods and products. Learning how to manage your joint pain over the long term is an important factor in controlling the disease and maintaining a good quality of life.
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Methods for Treating Artritis
For over fifty years, the painful affliction of arthritis has been treated with conventional medical practices. Combining a mixture of exercises, painkillers and surgery where required, this type of treatment has enjoyed a relatively high rate of success, hence the reason for continued use as opposed to newer, less conventional methods of treatment.
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Green Tea for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Green tea, which has been claimed to improve cardiovascular health and also have anticancer benefits, may also be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Arthritis One Hell of a Disease
Arthritis is a generic condition indicating inflammation of a joint, and is a long-lasting disease, affecting people over many years. Rheumatoid arthritis is disease that affects the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory condition of the joint lining. It is not a single disease. Arthritis is actually a term for over 100 rheumatoid disorders.
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Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. The breakdown of joint cartilage caused by osteoarthritis may affect any joint in your body. Joints affected may include:
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Forms of Treatment for Arthritis
Trying to figure out the best means to relief arthritis pain can be frustrating. You can make your arthritis pain worse with activities stressful to your joints and that require repetitive motion when you already have severe joint damage. If you have only mild joint damage, gentle exercise that includes stretching and muscle strengthening can improve arthritis pain.
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