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The American College of Sports Medicine together with the American Medical Association have recently published updated exercise guidelines for adults under 65. New new set of guidelines was published to clarify and improve the previous guidelines published in 1995. The guidelines, as well as tips for starting an exercise program can be found on... Read more
A lot has been written about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and weight for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Being overweight adds extra stress to joints, especially the hips, knees and ankles. This stress can aggravate RA in those joints. Being overweight also decreases a person’s energy level and stamina, which... Read more
So my tip for the day, though nothing profound, is to keep a list of your medications including the following:Names (trademark and generic),Dosages,Dates taken and dates of any dosage changes,List of any side effects for each drug, dates, and whether it resolved,Effects, both positive and neutral, on disease... Read more
When thinking about surgery to repair damaged joints, it’s important to understand all aspects of the process. This includes reasons for and against certain procedures, what exactly will happen during the surgery; what length of recovery and rehabilitation will be required, and what your financial responsibility will be versus what will be... Read more
Turmeric is a spice used often in Indian and North African cuisines in curry, chutneys and pickles and to season lamb and vegetables. It is sometimes used as a substitute for saffron for its color. It has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory in Ayurvedic medicine. In Asian countries, it is used as a mild digestive to ease liver... Read more
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