Improving Your Health
You are likely familiar with Murphy’s Law—if anything can go wrong, it will. And it usually happens at the worst time, such as when your child complains of a sore throat and has a fever, indicating strep throat, but the pediatrician’s office is closed. Fortunately, there are urgent care clinics available so you can get your little one the medical care they need. However, there are a few important things to understand if your child is treated for strep throat. Read More»
If you have a chronic pain condition and a degenerative disease like rheumatoid arthritis, then you may have a fairly strict treatment regimen that you need to follow. If your antirheumatic drugs and your antinflammatory medications do not seem to reduce pain as well as they should, then you should start adding some natural pain relievers to your regimen to help control pain. Keep reading to learn about turmeric and how it can help you. Read More»
Living with allergies or asthma can make your life difficult at times, and one of the times when it seems most difficult is when you’re trying to get in shape. It’s tough to exercise outdoors if the pollen count is giving you a runny nose or making you wheeze, and it’s tough to exercise anywhere if physical activity triggers an asthma attack. However, you really shouldn’t allow allergies and asthma to stop you from living your life, and that includes getting in shape. Read More»
Inflammatory arthritis can cause significant changes in the joints throughout your body, and your feet are no exception. Since your feet are weight bearing, you may find it is more difficult to ease symptoms. There are several changes you can make to lessen the impact of inflammatory arthritis on your feet.
Accommodate For Swelling
Even small amounts of time on your feet may increase swelling. When purchasing your next pair of shoes, choosing the right size can be difficult since your feet will swell more or less from one day to the next. Read More»
In most cases, finger deformities are caused by acute injuries and can be easily corrected with surgery. When the underlying cause of deformities is inflammatory arthritis, the treatment can be more complex. There are several short- and long-term management strategies to reduce pain and increase functionality.
Address Problems Early
When you start to notice changes in your hands, such as the inability to completely stretch or flex finger joints, now is the time to speak with your doctor. Read More»
