Arthritis Pain Relief 101Written by Charlene J. Nuble
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The usual treatment for arthritis is through use of painkillers. Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin can help relieve pain of arthritis. But they only target symptom and not disease itself. Studies even show that continual use of these NSAIDs may even cause joint deterioration thus making arthritis worse. Modern medicine does not have much to offer for cure of this disease. The traditional temporary arthritis pain relief medications available leave a lot to be desired. Other pain solutions can be relied on to achieve arthritis pain relief. Massage therapy, hydrotherapy and cold packs are a few of simple methods of pain management. Herbal remedies such as ginger, willow bark and fish oils and well-known cartilage constituents glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are also promising a lot in revolutionizing treatment of arthritis. Aside from symptomatic relief they offer, they actually interfere with origin of disease. They are also being considered to help body rebuild functioning joints. Also reported to be fast acting,in cream form, they increase mobility and optimal repair of joint structures as they help reinforce body's protective linings and lubricating fluids by recovering cell stability and function to stop further damage. Those discovered treatments among many might just be best among elusive arthritis pain relief that are commercially available. But above all, no matter how clichéd it may sound, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. ------------------------- Note: This article may be freely reproduced as long as AUTHOR'S resource box at bottom of this article is included and and all links must be Active/Linkable with no syntax changes. -------------------------
Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information about arthritis, please go to: http://arthritis.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links and information on all health related topics, go to: http://www.besthealthlink.net/
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4. Journal Journaling forces you to stop, reflect and process. It helps you manage stress and gain clarity. Make decision to do it every day - even if it's just for 10 minutes! Don't worry about grammar, spelling, punctuation, or flow because no one else ever has to see it. 5. Meditate There are many different ways to meditate, but I prefer mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is simply act of being in present moment - whether you are working, walking, or doing dishes! Try to keep your mind in moment, and don't follow stressful or worrisome thoughts when they arise. It's okay to begin slowly by doing 5 minutes of mindful meditation a day, and then building on your practice as you become more comfortable. 6. Turn off Your Computer 2 Hours Before Bed Computers are quite stimulating, especially for ADDers. Oftentimes, you'll find yourself sitting at your computer at 3 o'clock in morning totally engrossed in researching something completely random. You just can't step away from it to go to sleep, and that's because computer wakes up your brain. Turn computer off two hours before bed in order to properly wind down, and slow down, at night.
Jennifer Koretsky is a Professional ADD Management Coach who helps adults manage their ADD and move forward in life. She offers a 90-day intensive skill-building program, workshops, and private coaching. To subscribe to Jennifer’s free email newsletter, The ADD Management Guide, please visit http://www.addmanagement.com/e-newsletter.htm
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