Thursday, February 9, 2012

Lifestyle Changes and Alternative Therapy

"Alternative medicine" has been more integrated with traditional drug and surgery therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Find out if biofeedback, supplements and even acupuncture may benefit you.

Alternative Therapies

  • acupuncture, asthma treatment, asthma alternative treatments
    Acupuncture
    Some people say it helps relieve their pain as part of traditional therapy, but studies say that acupuncture has little effect on arthritis pain.
  • alternative medicine, Indian medicine, natural cure
    Ayurvedic Medicine
    Researchers are studying the effectiveness of combining Ayurveda (ancient Indian medicine) with traditional Western medicine for the treatment of RA.
  • Biofeedback for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Biofeedback
    Biofeedback can be used to treat a variety of conditions, from rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain, to anxiety and sleep disorders.
  • tea, natural cure, remedy
    Chinese Medicine
    A large percentage of the supplements common to traditional Chinese medicine have been used by patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • massage, alternative therapy, complementary therapy, pain relief, stress relief
    Massage Therapy
    Massage therapy not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, but it can help reduce pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system.

Eating for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Can diet relieve symptoms? Find out

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chicken, health meals, diet