Ginger is one of those plants that seems to have been around forever and is a remedy for everything. The ginger plant is native to Southeast Asia, but is also grown in the United States, China and India. Whether fresh or dried, the roots are widely used in Asian and Chinese cuisine. Ginger is also a staple of Ayurvedic medicine as a digestive remedy.
Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it. But, in order to do that, you need to know the symptoms of arthritis.
All forms of arthritis share the common symptoms of severe pain, loss of range of motion, and a diminished quality of life. What you will find is that this painful, life altering condition can be found in any individual at any time of their lives. But, there are joint pain treatments that can be effective.
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This week Arthritis Radio host David Martin traveled to Harrisburg, PA to speak with Pennsylvania State Representative Jennifer Mann. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2. In this interview Jennifer discusses growing up with an invisible disease, being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, serving as an elected official, the importance of physical activity and much more.
Many people associate gout with the royalty of long ago. There’s a reason for that. The root cause of gout — rich fatty foods — were the territory of the wealthy who oculd afford to buy them. Today, it can happen to anyone at any age.
Gout is actually a type of arthritis. The pain is the result of inflammation that occurs when crystals made of uric acid form deposits inside connective tissue and interferes with joint function.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis isn’t just a garden variety pain – it’s an autoimmune disorder whose cause isn’t known. What is known is that Rheumatoid Arthritis can lead to permanent disability at any age.
Joint pain can be caused by a variety of diseases and conditions such as the various forms of arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, or even fibromyalgia. Knowing what type of joint pain you have, and what may be causing that pain, can go a long way towards helping to reduce or eliminate your chronic pain.
