Searching for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?

Copyright 2006 Kristy Haugen Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is a wear and tear disease of the joints typically seen in the older adult (usually over 60 years of age). Cartilage within the joints breaks down causing pain as the bones rub against each other. Osteoarthritis is commonly found in the knees, hips, hands, spine, and feet. Obesity is a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis...

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The Supplement You Really need for aching joints

No illness on earth is more likely to cause disability than osteoarthritis (OA). This well-known degenerative disease affects 140 million people in the United States alone, and 80 percent of people over the age of 50. In fact, if you are even 30 years old, there's a 50-50 chance that osteoarthritis affects you. Most people take care of their own arthritis treatment. The drug of choice is usually...

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Arthritis, Pain Relief And Soft Drinks

Because arthritis is so widespread now, it gets a lot of attention from all of us - from the average person to the health professional. Some experts believe that arthritis was first introduced by a strain of virus some two centuries ago. But then, other experts have found conclusive evidence of arthritis in ancient Egyptian mummies. But whether it's two centuries or four millennia, arthritis does seem to be age-related. We are clearly more prone to have it the older we get. And we have therefore come to regard arthritis as a degenerative disease. But that should by no means mean that arthritis...

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Arthritis & Vitamin C

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent health problems facing today's aging population. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which usually strikes weight-bearing joints such as the ankles, knees and hips. Pain is caused by the gradual breakdown of cartilage, the soft padding material that cushions the joints. About 85% of adults who reach the age of 85 will have osteoarthritis unless they take a proactive approach to prevent it. Exercise is very important. But what about diet? For a long time, doctors doubted there could be any link between diet and osteoarthritis. They...

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