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Travel Tips for Patients Suffering From Arthritis

 With the advent of the summer season, most of the people have already packed bags and started heading out. If you are suffering from arthritis for a longer period of time, there are higher chances that your spirit may get dampened. Here are few travel tips that are considered to be an indispensable part of arthritis treatment and aid in the reduction of discomfort and pain of arthritis during traveling: Book appointments with the doctor in advance If you are planning a vacation, you should make sure to take the medical appointments in advance. You should let your doctor know about the travel plans and the place you are planning to visit. In accordance with the kind of climate and area, the doctor may alter the mode of treatments and recommend the required emergency precautions. You should make sure to carry all the medical records such as prescriptions so that they can be refilled when required. Book in a smart way If you are going to take a flight, you should ensure to not take fligh

Living Well the Danish

 Having a chronic illness can really dampen our spirits and make our life so much harder to live. However, we don't have to live a life that is second-best just because we are living with a chronic illness such as arthritis. Instead, we can take steps to create a lifestyle that is peaceful and harmonious just by learning a few things from the Dane's. So, what are the secrets to the Danish way of life? In this article, I will examine ten aspects of the Danish lifestyle that arthritis sufferers would be smart to emulate in order for us to feel happier and healthier. Here are some tips to live the best life despite arthritis pain and fatigue the Danish way. 1. Pace yourself and don't overdo it. Instead of rushing all the time and creating more fatigue and pain for yourself, rest and relax more often. 2. Try to be as present as possible in this moment. If you experience a lot of pain on a particular day, ease your load and only do the necessary things. 3. Meditate a few times

5 Non Surgical Ways

 What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most commonly encountered conditions that people over fifty are affected by. Age alone is only one of the primary factors behind OA. Others include genetic predispositions, gender, previous trauma or injuries, workplace environment, obesity and other medical conditions affecting the joint and it's cartilage. The symptoms vary from slight creaks in the joint, pain, swelling and the loss of movement. Stiffness upon waking up or sitting for long periods of time can also trigger severe stiffness in the joint. As OA is a degenerative joint disease there is no outright cure. Upon detection of the symptoms, and finding characteristic loss of motion in the joint, a sport medicine doctor may order imaging - X-rays - to confirm the diagnosis. While joint replacement can be a reasonable solution for advanced OA patients, there are many non-surgical steps that can help with osteoarthritis. 5 Non Surgical Ways to Help with Osteoarthri