Arthritis Pain Relief 101Written by Charlene J. Nuble
Coming of age equals coming of a variety of body pains. And do you know what most of our oldies would complain about regarding this issue? Arthritis. An estimate of over 50 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions related conditions.The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It is kind of arthritis that usually affects nearly three-quarters of those over 50. At onset of arthritis, pain is not a part of major system yet. Morning and after rest stiffness and crackling joints are usually first few symptoms that confirm diagnosis of condition. Upon development of disease, patients are expected to suffer from more discomfort, disability and pain. If left untreated, it can become progressively distressing and painful crippling can result. This is particularly true with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects women. It is prevalent with age group of 20 to 45. Arthritis is not only caused by wear and tear joints undergo. There are other factors that aggravate this condition. Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an immune deficiency syndrome where antibodies develop against components of joint tissue, and mistakenly and aggressively attack joints. Misdirected neovascularization leads to displacement of water while decreasing volume and viscosity of synovial fluid (fluid between joints), further lessening flexibility and cushioning power of joint, until surfaces of raw unprotected bone painfully begin to wear against each other, as it happens in conditions of Osteoarthritis. Inborn recessive genetic errors may also predict inclination of a person to develop arthritis. Dealing with chronic pain of arthritis can be frustrating. Pain from arthritis is often caused by inflammation, a localized protective reaction of tissues to irritation or any kind of injury and is often characterized by pain, redness, swelling and even disability. Crepitation is a process that can also cause pain that is felt by an arthritis patient. It is rubbing together of two bone fragments that cause a crackling sound. Muscle tension and fatigue can also cause pain.
| | 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD BrainWritten by ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky
If you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about fact that it seems impossible to get it all done. As a result, you spend a lot of time stressing, and very little time enjoying life. While slowing down is a difficult skill to build, it can be done. Here are 6 proven ways to slow down adult ADD brain: 1. Leave Work Set your business hours and stick to them! Although sometimes it's necessary to work late, don't do it unless you absolutely have to! You'll work more efficiently during day when time you have to accomplish your tasks is limited. And take weekends off (or at least 2 days a week)! You deserve it. 2. Plan a Night Out with Others Nothing is more fun than a night out with people you like. This could be coworkers, friends, family, or members of a group you belong to. Enjoy yourself. 3. Make a Weekly Commitment (Like Taking a Class or Participating in a Group) Get an excuse to get out of house and out of office every week! Take a class, preferably learning something you always wanted to know how to do. Make sure you *pay* for class in advance so you won't be tempted to skip it!
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