Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the hands, feet and wrists, and sufferers can often experience flare-ups of the condition during certain periods. “Although there are no specific nutrition guidelines for people with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have found a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals supplies the body with powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients,” said the
For many years, most people thought that arthritis was just arthritis and resulted in the swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints, especially the knees, feet, hands and fingers. However, there are two separate distinct types of arthritis and one is really not just a joint problem. Osteoarthritis is described as joint disease that is
The older we get, the more aches and pains we seem to develop, especially in our knees, ankles, wrists, fingers and back. These aches and pains can have a huge negative impact as we carry out many of our normal daily activities. Knee pain can keep you from having any kind of active life, making
Most of us seniors think of painful and swollen joints – fingers, toes, knees, etc. – when we hear of arthritis, but many of us may be surprised to know that there are over 100 types of arthritis. There are a number of health conditions that fall under the umbrella of arthritis that we would
When I was much younger, I often heard others say that growing old is hard and it hurts. I never thought much about what they said until I began getting older and experienced the aches and pains of growing older for myself. One of the more common complaints of older people are sore and aching
That may seem like an odd question, but the answers one gets may help explain some general misinformation. The number one answer many people give is heart disease. While heart disease is the number 1 cause of deaths for people over the age of 65, it’s not the number 1 health condition that older people
