As you get older you don't have to act old , you can be as young as you feel.
Find yourself ; many women put certain aspects of themselves on hold while they bring up their children ,now that the children have sorted themselves out take up those aspects that interest you . Go back to an old hobby you had or discover a new one . Try to find fulfillment so that you don't become dependent on your children for interest or entertainment.
It is time to enjoy life ; This is a time when you can have a selective memory and remember the past successes and through out any thoughts that harm your self esteem fro after all you have more confidence now and wisdom and are less impulsive.
Feel optimistic; As you get old your priorities and ambitions may change but it is still important to continue setting yourself goals to be self motivated.
Keep upto date; Take an interest in changing trends , keep in touch with a variety of people in different age groups , you may not see eye to eye with them but you can still be interested in their opinion. A continuing interest in the world and a thirst of knowledge are the keys to an ageless mind.
Try doing something new ;Seek out new experiences , join a class and learn some new craft , visit a place you have never been to before , start painting or writing or learn to use the computer and go on internet ,email your friends, the possibilities are endless. More >>
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
ActiveXAmerica Features Specialized Search Engine on Arthritis
ActiveXAmerica features a recently enabled specialized search engine on Arthritis. With this new resource will be easier for you to find related quality news, articles and information all over the selected network of sister pages and friend web sites.
Why I should use this search engine?
Because we integrate a network of web sites carefully reviewed for quality information. This way you can be sure you're reading from trustable sources or from authors with a reputation.
Another reason is that the technology used on that engine allow to obtain a more precise listing of relevant information and the more you use it the more precise it becomes.
You are allowed to rank a page if you find that the content you just read was a good resource and relevant to you, so this will serve others using the search engine. You can access directly this ActiveXAmerica Arthritis Search Engine from here ActiveXAmerica Arthritis Search Engine More >>
Why I should use this search engine?
Because we integrate a network of web sites carefully reviewed for quality information. This way you can be sure you're reading from trustable sources or from authors with a reputation.
Another reason is that the technology used on that engine allow to obtain a more precise listing of relevant information and the more you use it the more precise it becomes.
You are allowed to rank a page if you find that the content you just read was a good resource and relevant to you, so this will serve others using the search engine. You can access directly this ActiveXAmerica Arthritis Search Engine from here ActiveXAmerica Arthritis Search Engine More >>
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Glucosamine and chondroitin—mixed results in study
Osteoarthritis sufferers will have to keep waiting for concrete findings about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin, the supplements used by so many to ease joint pain and support the maintenance of cartilage. A recent big study involving 1,583 people produced interesting good news/bad results.
First, researchers found scant scientific evidence to support the belief that the supplements work as advertised. They seemed to perform only marginally better than placebos for people with mild arthritis pain. However, for people with moderate to severe pain, the supplements, taken in combination, did offer relief to a
statistically substantial number of patients-79.2 percent, compared to 54.3 percent who took placebos. The study results were published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine.
First, researchers found scant scientific evidence to support the belief that the supplements work as advertised. They seemed to perform only marginally better than placebos for people with mild arthritis pain. However, for people with moderate to severe pain, the supplements, taken in combination, did offer relief to a
statistically substantial number of patients-79.2 percent, compared to 54.3 percent who took placebos. The study results were published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Stuttaford answers your questions on arthritis and rheumatism
Q1: I am no longer able to make a fist due to arthritis of the middle joints of my fingers. Are there surgical options for fingers as there are for hip replacements? They are very painful and apart from Difene or Voltoral type gel rubs are there any stronger pain relief remedies? R Smith, Dublin
A: The reader hasn't told us his or her age nor whether the arthritis is the result of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
I would guess that the reader's troubles are the result of osteoarthritis as the middle and the terminal joints in the fingers are the ones more likely to be affected in osteoarthritis than are the first joints of the fingers. In rheumatoid arthritis it is usually the proximal finger joints between the fingers and the hands and those of the wrists that suffer most. Furthermore you have made no mention of troubles elsewhere in your body, and usually in rheumatoid arthritis the joint involvement is more widespread and doesn't often, for example, only affect the hands, feet or knees as it may do in osteoarthritis in which a joint may be subjected to some specific prolonged overuse or trauma.
Surgery is always an option but the rule is this should only be considered to relieve pain. Hip replacements when successful offer complete pain relief in well over 90 per cent of cases. Likewise knee joint replacements are usually successful in achieving this. Techniques for knee replacement are improving almost by the month. The first joint in the fingers, that between the hand and the fingers, are being successfully replaced in some cases with a plastic implant, but the decision to do this would have to be reached by your surgeon and rheumatologist. I would expect that they would be reluctant to undertake surgery in cases of osteoarthritis unless the pain couldn't be controlled by other means.
I have never been hugely enthusiastic about trying to achieve pain relief by rubbing in analgesic anti-inflammatory creams and balms and have preferred anti-inflammatory drugs taken by mouth. The problem with these NSAIDs drugs is that in older people, or those with a history of indigestion or dyspepsia, there is much higher incidence of gastro intestinal bleeding than is realised. The COX II inhibitors are excellent at relieving pain, less likely to cause gastro intestinal bleeding (that is occasionally fatal) but there is strong evidence that some of them may increase fractionally the chances of having an acute heart problem. Despite this when I have an acute attack of gout I take Arcoxia, a COX 2 inhibitor that so far has a clean bill of health as regards side effects but I wouldn't even recommend taking this COX 2 inhibitor permanently. My favourite NSAIDs is Arthrotec as it includes a constituent that is alleged to reduce the risk of gut haemorrhage or perforation.
The disadvantage of all joint replacements is that not only may they become loose and painful so that in time they inevitably fail but there is always the danger of infection. Finger replacements that I have seen carried out successfully have usually been done because of rheumatoid rather than osteo-arthritis.
A: The reader hasn't told us his or her age nor whether the arthritis is the result of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
I would guess that the reader's troubles are the result of osteoarthritis as the middle and the terminal joints in the fingers are the ones more likely to be affected in osteoarthritis than are the first joints of the fingers. In rheumatoid arthritis it is usually the proximal finger joints between the fingers and the hands and those of the wrists that suffer most. Furthermore you have made no mention of troubles elsewhere in your body, and usually in rheumatoid arthritis the joint involvement is more widespread and doesn't often, for example, only affect the hands, feet or knees as it may do in osteoarthritis in which a joint may be subjected to some specific prolonged overuse or trauma.
Surgery is always an option but the rule is this should only be considered to relieve pain. Hip replacements when successful offer complete pain relief in well over 90 per cent of cases. Likewise knee joint replacements are usually successful in achieving this. Techniques for knee replacement are improving almost by the month. The first joint in the fingers, that between the hand and the fingers, are being successfully replaced in some cases with a plastic implant, but the decision to do this would have to be reached by your surgeon and rheumatologist. I would expect that they would be reluctant to undertake surgery in cases of osteoarthritis unless the pain couldn't be controlled by other means.
I have never been hugely enthusiastic about trying to achieve pain relief by rubbing in analgesic anti-inflammatory creams and balms and have preferred anti-inflammatory drugs taken by mouth. The problem with these NSAIDs drugs is that in older people, or those with a history of indigestion or dyspepsia, there is much higher incidence of gastro intestinal bleeding than is realised. The COX II inhibitors are excellent at relieving pain, less likely to cause gastro intestinal bleeding (that is occasionally fatal) but there is strong evidence that some of them may increase fractionally the chances of having an acute heart problem. Despite this when I have an acute attack of gout I take Arcoxia, a COX 2 inhibitor that so far has a clean bill of health as regards side effects but I wouldn't even recommend taking this COX 2 inhibitor permanently. My favourite NSAIDs is Arthrotec as it includes a constituent that is alleged to reduce the risk of gut haemorrhage or perforation.
The disadvantage of all joint replacements is that not only may they become loose and painful so that in time they inevitably fail but there is always the danger of infection. Finger replacements that I have seen carried out successfully have usually been done because of rheumatoid rather than osteo-arthritis.
Monday, October 01, 2007
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Nature’s Answer®, the “Liquid Professionals™” for over 30 years,brings you the next generation of liquid supplements. Introducing our Platinum “All-Star” Line-Up, a product family of Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutraceuticals in an easily absorbable form. These comprehensive, well-balanced formulas set the “platinum-standard” in providing essential nutritional support for vital healthy lifestyles.
Highest-Quality Ingredients - Vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals, tested for purity, potency and efficacy, and blended in optimum ratios for maximum absorption, with all-natural flavors.
Quality Assurance - Our manufacturing facility is FDA Registered, Pharmaceutically Licensed and cGMP compliant.We oversee every stage of the production process, from sourcing ingredients to in house R&D and state-of-the-art testing, exceeding the highest standards in the natural health food industry.
Organic Agave Nector - A great-tasting, all-natural sweetener, Agave nector is extracted from the inner core of the Agave cactus. This nutritious nector has a low glycemic index, avoiding the ups and downs associated with sugar consumption.
Quik-Sorb™- Each formula is fortified with Quik-Sorb™, our exclusive proprietary blend of herbs known to enhance delivery of nutrients to the body.
mber Glass Bottles - Ensures long-life product integrity and stability, with no plastic leaching.
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