by Christian Goodman | Feb 24, 2011 |
Ask a doctor why you have arthritis and you’ll probably hear a rambling response involving vague phrases like “multiple causes”, “inflammation” and “genetics”. There’s some truth to the fact that many things contribute to arthritis. But most of these fly under the...
by Scott Davis | Jan 31, 2011 |
A reader asked me recently about some unsettling assertions about milk that had been getting attention in the news. Her question was in regard to whether or not milk is bad for you. As with a lot of these questions, the answer is frequently yes and no. The benefits of...
by ShellyManning | Jan 28, 2011 |
Just recently, I happened to stumble upon an advertisement for arthritis medication on television. The spokeswoman’s hands and fingers were clearly affected. They were “knarled” for lack of a better term. Instead of pointing straight out, her poor fingers all curved...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 21, 2011 |
Watching the storm systems roll across the United States as well as other countries since the holidays has triggered a concern in me for my readers and clients who suffer from fibromyalgia. This chronic condition, known for its often relentless debilitating pain, does...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 14, 2011 |
I can really relate to readers who have trouble sleeping due to severe pain. I couldn’t count all the sleepless nights I had when my neck was out (after literally being hit by a truck). Of course, I assumed that my neck pain was keeping me up. This is exactly...
by ShellyManning | May 5, 2010 |
We should focus on what we can control and accept what we cannot. A fact of life that is applicable to arthritis, as well. Arthritis is painful, a fact no one knows more about than an arthritis patient. Arthritis patients know too well that some days are more painful...