Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.
There is stiffness, chronic pain, and loss of movement. Simple tasks at home or in the office become difficult to do. If these symptoms bother you, chances are you have arthritis – one of the most prevalent chronic health problems today that affect 70 million adults and 300,000 children.
Arthritis is not one but a group of over 100 different diseases that affect the joints. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, inflammation and damage to the joints and surrounding structures.
Such damage can lead to joint weakness, instability, and visible deformities that, depending on the location of joint involvement, can interfere with the most basic daily tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, using a computer keyboard, cutting your food or brushing your teeth.
In the United States alone, 41 million women and over 28 million men have arthritis. Because it limits the daily activities of over 7 million people, arthritis is a leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. It results in 39 million physician visits and over half a million hospitalizations. Medical costs associated with arthritis amount to over $86 million yearly.
“Together, arthritis and related conditions are a major cause of disability in the United States, costing the economy more than $124 billion per year in medical care and indirect expenses such as lost wages and production - and costing millions of individuals their health, their physical abilities and, in many cases, their independence,” according to the Arthritis Foundation.
“Unless something changes, the picture is going to get worse. As the population ages, the number of people with arthritis is growing,” the Arthritis Foundation added.
While there is no cure for arthritis, you can live a normal life and maintain flexibility through exercise, a balanced diet, and the right medications. To relieve pain and reduce inflammation, take Flexcerin. This natural product can quickly stop arthritis pain without the serious side effects of other painkillers. It rebuilds worn joints, restores flexibility to stiff joints, and helps promote and maintain healthy joint function. Take control of your life today with Flexcerin. Check out http://www.flexcerin.com for details.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
Yeast Infection Diet – Natural Treatment
By: Carolyn | 15/11/2009The most common way people are treating their yeast infections today is to apply ample amounts of anti fungal creams and take supplements to get the body’s bacteria levels back to normal. These treatments work, if all you are looking for is something temporary. Of course, you want your infection to be completely eradicated, not simply pushed back a little only to return again.
Overcoming Panic Attacks While Flying
By: Nathan Tyler | 15/11/2009Panic attacks are not uncommon on airplanes. Over 35% of people are nervous flyers and may experience symptoms of anxiety during flight. Feelings of apprehension and sensations such as shaking and dizziness can occur in nervous flyers. For most, it's when the plane is taking off and landing that creates the most anxiety.
Reduce the burden of Portal Hypertension with Ayurveda
By: Ayush Samiti India | 15/11/2009Portal hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in branches of the portal vein, the large vein that brings blood from the intestine to the liver. Ayurvedic formulations, herbal preparations along with salt restricted milk diet can reduce blood pressure in the portal vein, but if internal bleeding occurs, emergency treatment is required.
A Natural Approach to Treating Psoriasis
By: Taryn Brava | 15/11/2009Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that can be very uncomfortable, even painful. No other skin problem really compares to it.
Learning Tools and Activities for Children with Asperger's Syndrome
By: Jared Wright | 15/11/2009Asperger’s Syndrome is classified under the spectrum of Autistic disorders. These children’s specific strengths and weaknesses should be taken carefully into consideration when planning activities to assist their learning and recreational development.
Every Other Day Diet Review - Lose Weight the Caveman Way
By: Vitaly V | 14/11/2009The Every Other Day Diet, or EODD as it is known more commonly, is a unique and exciting new diet that promises great rewards when it comes to losing fat. The diet follows a revolutionary new concept borrowed from human ancestors' days as cavemen, and spins it around on its head to create a diet system that anybody can implement and get some amazing results. This article reviews this diet and tells you if it is worth your time and money.
New Mesothelioma treatment Approaches
By: Passport2Riches Network | 14/11/2009Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
C. Albicans is an opportunistic organism that overgrows
By: frank diaz | 14/11/2009The traditional medicine local Health Handbook states that: Broad-spectrum antibiotics taken for other causes is able disrupt the regular bacterial equilibrium of the female parts, and promote candida vaginitis from an overgrowth of mold.
Outdated Beauty Rules You Need to Ditch
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | Skin CareWhen it comes to beauty and fashion, there are really no hard and fast rules. What may be beautiful during the time of your mom may no longer be beautiful or fashionable at present.
Top 3 Reasons Why Detoxification is Just What You Need
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | WellnessIn order to help your large intestine become more efficient in what it does, you might need to cleanse your colon. Below are top three reasons why you need to undergo colon cleansing:
Wondering Why Sleep Deprivation is Bad for You? Read This!
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | SleepSleep is as important as food and shelter. Here are some of the consequences of lack of sleep to watch out for:
6 Exciting and Proven Ways to Look, Feel Younger
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | Skin CareEven if you are already nearing your retirement age, you do not have to feel old and grumpy. You can still live a happy and active retirement by starting to change your perspective and putting emphasis on your health and beauty.
4 Tips on Choosing the Right Supplement for You
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | NutritionThere are so many herbal supplements that are flooding the market. However, with so many supplements available, it may be hard for people like us to determine what to buy.
Various Anti Cellulite Treatment Methods to Help You
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | Women's HealthIf there is one thing that can ruin your perfect bikini body, it is cellulite on your thighs or buttocks. The problem is, no matter how much you diet and exercise, these fatty lumps are hard to eliminate.
Top Four Reasons Why Men Stray in Relationships
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | MarriageMany relationship experts claim that men innately want to please their wives or the women in their lives. However, due to various reasons, including instinctive behavior, men seem to be more likely to cheat than women.
3 Telltale Symptoms of Perimenopause
By: Janet Martin | 22/10/2008 | Women's HealthPerimenopause is a stage in a woman's life that may last for about 4 to 10 years. This phase actually prepares you for a lot of changes in your body that you will have to face during menopause and post-menopause.