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Dangers of Frozen Shoulder

Debra Murray

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Adhesive capsulitis causes pain, stiffness and limited movement in the shoulder joint. The tissues surrounding the joint become stiff, movement in the shoulder becomes painful and difficult and scar tissue forms. Most of the time, the condition occurs slowly, but then, it also goes away slowly over a period of several months or more. The condition can develop whenever you stop using the joint due to an injury, pain or other chronic health condition. Any type of problem with the shoulder can lead to adhesive capsulitis if you don’t work on maintaining full movement in the joint. ...

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Breaking Health News in Foot Pain Management

Debra Murray

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New Strides in Foot Pain Management Feet take the brunt of our daily activities. Standing, walking, running and bearing the weight of our bodies all day, our feet are high-performing shock absorbers. But when pain strikes, it stops us in our tracks. Depending upon the severity of the pain, it can cause mild discomfort which may be easily relieved with home remedies, or it can lead to severe disability affecting life and work. New, nature-derived products are now available that can combine with physician-recommended treatments to help combat foot pain and soreness. Common Causes Plantar Fasciitis Probably the...

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Breaking Health News on Painful Fingers and Hands

Debra Murray

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People who suffer from thumb arthritis may be treated using a variety of methods. As the condition worsens, it may become increasingly difficult to manage the condition using conventional means. In some cases, surgical intervention may be required to treat the problem. New research shows that thumb arthritis is becoming increasingly more common among baby boomers. Women More at Risk for Thumb Arthritis Arthritis affects 27 million Americans in the United States. An estimated 8 percent of the population suffers from thumb arthritis, the second most common form of arthritis affecting the hand. In women, 50 percent of the population...

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Simple Health Tips for Arthritis

Debra Murray

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If you suffer with osteoarthritis you are forced to live with stiff, painful, swollen joints every day. This form of arthritis often affects the hips, knees and hands. Natural topical pain relief medications can be lifesavers as they help manage inflammation and pain. When these medications are combined with healthy lifestyle choices, it can make living with arthritis more bearable. Get Active Regular exercise can help your joints stay flexible, increase mobility and reduce pain. Swimming, water aerobics, stationary biking, Pilates and yoga are ideal choices for arthritis sufferers as they are low impact and they don't put...

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Health Warning: Dangers of Inflammatory Arthritis - Spondyloarthritis

Debra Murray

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Spondyloarthritis is a net term for all of the inflammatory diseases responsible for causing arthritis. They are hereditary and symptoms can begin to appear as early as the teen years. However, you don't have to be related to someone with the disease to develop it, and males are 2-3 times more likely to be diagnosed with spondyloarthritis than females. These types of arthritis affect the spine and can manifest as pain, swelling and stiffness in various parts of the body. The most common symptom is lower back pain due to inflammation of the spine, but the patient can...

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Health Warning: Dangers of Sprains and Strains

Debra Murray

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Everyone has heard the medical axiom that strains and sprains can be worse than breaks. This is true primarily because when the body experiences a bone break the affected area of the body becomes immobile. With strains and sprains, pain is present, but extensive damage can be done because the body is still able to flex, bend and move. Movement of an injured area can result in great internal damage and possible irreversible harm. Whereas breaks and tears are obvious, sprains and strains are not. Bones and muscles are joined through complex rubbery ligaments and tendons that allow...

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Health Warning: Dangers of Arthritis Causing Bursitis

Debra Murray

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Arthritis and bursitis are hard to differentiate. Arthritis inflammation is caused by degenerative bone and connective tissue. Bursitis involves inflamed bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that surround the joints. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of bursitis. The bursae are small structures that cushion the muscles, tendons and bones. The age-related "wear and tear" of osteoarthritis can easily lead to bursitis. However, the condition is more likely to stem from the systemic inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. The shoulders, elbows and hips are the most common places for bursitis to develop. The pain may also occur in...

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How to Soothe Arthritis Pain at Home

Debra Murray

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Arthritis occurs when a person has an immune system disorder that attacks the joints. However, some people develop it because they were injured or they inherited the condition because of genetics. Arthritis causes inflammation and swelling in the joints that is very painful and since it is a chronic condition that worsens over time, taking pharmaceutical pain medicine to treat it isn't always possible. Pain medicine is only meant to be used for a short time because it is highly addictive, and this condition lasts for years. Luckily, symptoms of arthritis can be soothed at home using the following...

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Whole Leaf Aloe Vera and Pain Relief

Debra Murray

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The aloe vera is a plant that offers numerous benefits and has been used by several cultures for its healing properties. Some of the benefits of this antioxidant-rich plant include weight loss, pain relief, quick healing, constipation relief and moisture restoration. Apart from that, when eaten, this plant helps remove toxins from the digestive track, improves bowel function and provides nutrients and antioxidants. One of the most common uses of this plant is pain relief. The aloe vera, also referred to as the aloe barbadensis, has a special nutrient-dense gel that is clear and jelly-like. The gel can be...

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Breaking Health News on Sprains and Strains

Debra Murray

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Sprains and strains are two very common injuries. Their names might sound the same but there are some significant differences between these two conditions. Sprains Ligaments are the connective tissues in a joint that attach bones to other bones. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stressed beyond its capacity and begins to tear or separate from the bone to which it is connected. Many sprains are minor, where only a portion of the fibers of a ligament tear. A more severe sprain can result in the ligament being torn in two or completely separated from the bone....

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Avoid Frozen Shoulder

Debra Murray

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Adhesive Capsulitis, or Frozen Shoulder, is an immobilizing and painful condition attacking the shoulder joint and surrounding ligaments. As the name implies, this ailment essentially restricts all movement of the afflicted shoulder causing the joint, for all intents and purposes, to freeze. It more often assails females over the age of forty. In a healthy shoulder, ligaments surround the joint and work to hold the shoulder bones together. When a person develops Frozen Shoulder, the joint capsule or protective covering becomes inflamed. This "Capsule-itis" results in painful swelling and leads to a stricture of the ligaments and acts as an adhesion...

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Health Warning: Pain Medications Can Increase Blood Pressure

Debra Murray

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New warnings about the dangers of prescription and over the counter medications for pain are serious enough to make anyone pause before reaching in their medicine cabinet. Common medications, including ibuprofen and other NSAID pain relievers, are linked to an increased risk for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. If you need to take medications to control the pain and inflammation of a chronic disease such as arthritis, adding a natural supplement to support a healthy blood pressure is one step toward preventing serious side effects of your regular medications. Switching to a Natural Cure Natural...

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Simple Health Tips for Achilles Tendonitis

Debra Murray

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Swelling of the Tendon Individuals experiencing constant ankle and foot pain will have difficulties with everyday mobility. Achilles tendonitis frequently occurs to people over the age of 50 due to wear and tear on the joints in the foot and ankle. Physicians commonly diagnose the condition in patients who have overused the Achilles tendon while exercising. In many cases, an athlete injures the tendon severely with a small tear while lunging during a sport activity, such as rock climbing. If you have discomfort or swelling in the tissue near the heel or foot, then you need an examination to determine...

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Simple Health Tips for Gout Sufferers

Debra Murray

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Gout is a treatable but painful condition. Treating gout is important as soon as you notice the first signs of a problem. It's related to arthritis and is quite complex in symptoms and function. It primarily affects the joint of the big toe, and it results in extreme pain that can be debilitating. Healthy living is one of the best treatments for gout sufferers. Drink Sufficient Amounts of Fluid Most people are chronically dehydrated. It's important to drink ample amounts of fluids each day to prevent and treat attacks. About two to four liters of water is enough for the average...

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Pure Prime Emu Oil Nature’s Moisturizer

Debra Murray

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Why Should You Use Emu Oil? Emu oil is an amazing and versatile product. It can be used internally and externally, it can be used anywhere on your body and not cause discomfort or a reaction, and it is so safe you can use it on the fragile elderly or the youngest newborn with no ill-effects. Pregnant women love it to avoid stretch marks. Because it absorbs so quickly and deeply, emu oil is also the perfect carrier for other therapeutic ingredients. Simply by combining something with emu oil, everything else will work better. That is why we include...

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Pure Prime Emu Oil Promotes a Healthy Natural Lifestyle

Debra Murray

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The mind and body require attention to keep them performing at peak levels. The key to a healthy lifestyle is finding a product that helps the body improve its natural healing properties. As the body ages, it needs extra attention to maintain soft smooth skin and pain free joints. Pure Prime Emu Oil is all natural and can replace chemically based products that many people are currently using. This oil originated in Australia where it is used as a skin softener, itch reliever, sunburn treatment, insect bite ointment, and pain reliever. The oil is from the emu bird that is native to the Australian...

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Body and Skin Care with Pure Prime Emu Oil

Debra Murray

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Emu oil comes from the fat from a large flightless bird called an emu that is similar to an ostrich. The aborigines in Australia have been using emu oil for hundreds of years to treat skin, muscle and joint problems. Nowadays, emu oil is used in many body and skin care products. It is used as an ingredient in these products or is sold on its own. It is very popular as massage oil used by some massage therapists due to its many benefits and ease of use. However, because of its great value it is often mixed with cheaper oils which reduces the...

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Simple Health Tips to Relieve Lower Back Pain

Debra Murray

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Lower back pain can make standing, sitting and bending down cumbersome. This condition is usually the result of sprains, strains, spinal wear and tear and such age-related conditions as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Don't let back pain interfere with your life. Use these simple tips to get relief. Use Hot and Cold Compresses Applying a hot and cold compress simultaneously can be very effective at relieving lower back pain. Cold reduces inflammation and makes pain more tolerable. Heat loosens tense muscles and relaxes painful back spasms. Wait about 48 hours after the initial back injury to apply heat. Using heat...

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Five Natural Age-Reversing Remedies for Your Skin

Debra Murray

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Growing older doesn't mean that you have to look your age. There are many natural remedies that can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that are just as safe and effective as expensive store bought creams and lotions. In fact, some of them work even better. This article will discuss five of the best ones to try. Jojoba Oil Jojoba oil comes from the fruit of a tree. Most people are surprised to hear that it isn't really an oil. It is actually a wax that stays in a liquid form, which closely resembles...

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The Ten Most Common Types of Arthritis

Debra Murray

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There are many kinds of arthritis that a person can develop. So it is important to know the signs and symptoms of each one to look for. Read on for a list of ten of the most common forms of arthritis and how their symptoms can be relieved by Emu Therapy's natural pain relief products. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is caused by the slow degradation of the cartilage that cushions the bones. This type of arthritis most commonly affects the hands, hips, spine, and knees. It can cause bone spurs to form, and each area with cartilage loss will be in a...

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