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Multiple Sclerosis - An Overview Of This Debilitating Condition
You may have heard about the disease normally known as Multiple Sclerosis - but what is it and what causes it?
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the central nervous system. First described by Jean-Martin Charcot in 1868, MS (formerly known as disseminated sclerosis) is more common in women than in men and typically […]
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis - Typical Symptoms And Signs
No-one likes to think they may ever develop a disease as serious in its implications as Multiple Sclerosis. However, to be forewarned is indeed to be forearmed and early diagnosis can make a great difference to a patient’s progress. This article looks at some of the main early onset symptoms of this disease
Due to the […]
Joint Pain And Arthritis: What Are The Alternatives?
Arthritis is a common condition affecting literally millions of people worldwide. For many, mainstream medical care brings relief. But are there any alternative remedies that are effective?
Firstly, a brief run-down of what arthritis actually is. The fact is that arthritis is a blanket term covering over one hundred different conditions, some common, some uncommon and […]
Joint Pain And Arthritis: Do Alternative Therapies Provide Real Relief?
Mainstream medicine tends to dismiss alternative remedies for arthritis in favour of drug therapy and established treatments. This article discusses some of the alternative therapies available. Do they work or not?
There are many forms of arthritis and it can affect sufferers in different ways and to greater or lesser degrees. One factor is common, however: […]
Crohn’s Disease - Symptoms, Effects and Treatment
Up to two million people in the United States alone suffer from varying degrees of Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. Here are some fact about this debilitating condition.
Crohn’s Disease, named after the physician who first described it in 1932, is an inflammatory disease of the digestive system. Although normally causing ulceration in the small and […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Major Factor In Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis can commence at any age but generally begins between the ages of 20 and 45. This article examines some of its symptoms and causes.
The symptoms and signs: Joint stiffness, particularly in the hands and feet, in the mornings when getting up from bed. A telling sign can be that the stiffness is experienced […]
Thumb Arthritis: This Joint Pain Is More Common Than You Think
This condition can cause many problems for sufferers, including loss of grip and, of course, a great deal of pain. But what are its causes and is there a remedy?
Thumb arthritis usually occurs after the age of forty and is more common in women than in men. The first symptom of thumb arthritis is usually […]
Arthritis: Learning To Live With The Condition
Living with arthritis can be life changing but it’s not a life sentence. Here are a few suggestions that may make things easier.
Eat a healthy diet. This is reckoned important when you have arthritis - as well as providing your body with essential nutrients it will help you maintain a healthy weight, thus reducing stress […]
Mobility Scooters - Ten Tips On Choosing The Right One For You
Mobility scooters are a boon for those less able to get around - but how do you know which is the right one for your needs? Below are ten tips to help you choose and to help ensure your safety.
1. If you’ve never driven a car, or ridden a bike or motorcycle - or if […]
Back Pain: Some Ways To Avoid And Treat It
Back problems are responsible for literally millions of lost working days throughout the World. What can you do to avoid becoming a victim of back pain?
Hot and Cold. Oddly enough, both hot and cold treatments are effective for back pain. Which one to use depends on the type and the cause of the pain.
Cold packs […]
