Lifestylekg

 Do you ever experience swollen joints and muscle stiffness ? Do the tips of your fingers have bony nodules? Do both of your knees ache and swell when walking? Have you ever been diagnosed with "Inflammatory Arthritis", and then told that your only recourse is taking medications that may or may not temporarily help with inflammation, yet not the disease itself? If it is indeed Arthritis, how do you determine which type, and what natural changes can you make in your lifestyle to reduce inflammation? There are over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and each type has a variety of natural methods to help alleviate its secondary conditions, by addressing its root cause and primary condition. 46 million people currently have Arthritis in the U.S., and that number is expected to rise to 70 million within by the year 2030. Let's touch on the most popular types, Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE), listed below: Rheumatoid Arthr

 Inflammation is part of the body's natural healing process . When an injury or threat such as an infection is perceived by the body, it sends a rush of fluids to the area to isolate it and facilitate healing. So, while it's painful, inflammation has its purposes. However, the body often overreacts, sending too much inflammation for too long. This is why we often take an over-the-counter NSAID when we get an injury and put ice on it in order to limit inflammation. In some cases, inflammation becomes chronic . This is the case for people with conditions like arthritis. People with osteoarthritis have pain and inflammation caused by the wearing down of joint cartilage. While the purpose of inflammation is to help tissues heal, in the case of chronic inflammation, it can actually cause tissue damage. People with osteoarthritis need to manage inflammation to prevent further joint degeneration as well as manage chronic pain. Prolonged use of NSAIDs , whether over-the-counter or pr