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Article #433: Learn to Cope With Arthritis

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Learn to Cope with Arthritis and SAMe supplements may reduce pain,
Learning to cope with a chronic illness is swelling and stiffness for some people.
an ongoing process. In some studies, fish oil has been shown
With most illnesses, you know it will go to reduce inflammation, pain and
away in a few days or weeks. But a stiffness. At least a dozen different
chronic illness like arthritis may never herbs have been used to ease the symptoms
go away. Millions of American suffer from of arthritis. The National Institutes of
arthritis. People with the same symptoms Health considers acupuncture an acceptable
and pain cope differently. Some people alternative treatment for osteoarthritis.
see themselves as fairly helpless and Studies have shown that it helps reduce
limited. Others see themselves in control pain, may significantly lessen the need
of their disease and focus on what they for painkillers, and can help increase
can do and don’t dwell on what they range of motion in affected areas. Copper
can’t do. People with a positive, bracelets have long been used to ease the
proactive attitude will usually experience pain of arthritis for many people.
less pain and limitations. Bio-Magnetic Therapy is being used by many
Lifestyle changes are often necessary. people to help control the symptoms and
Stress causes muscle tension which can pain of arthritis.
worsen arthritis pain. You will need to It has been proven to reduce pain, lessen
learn to control stress by avoiding stress, improve sleep, increase energy,
situations which cause stress or changing and improve circulation. All of these
your reaction to the situation. You will benefits of Bio-Magnetic Therapy are
need to understand your pain and your things that will help you cope with your
body’s needs. Learn when it is time illness. Unlike most medications for
to relax and rest before you become too arthritis, there are no known side effects
tired. Learn to ask for help with a task of using bio-magnetic therapy and it can
when necessary. Learn to tell the be used in conjunction with other
difference between pain associated with treatment options.
your illness and that caused by overuse. For many, although by no means everyone,
Use assistive devices to make daily tasks arthritis seems to be an inevitable part
easier and less harmful. Don’t view of the aging process.
these devices as a sign of weakness; they There are no signs of a real cure on the
are just one more tool you can use to help immediate horizon. However, advances in
preserve function of your joints for as conventional medical treatment and
long as possible. Exercise is important alternative therapies make living with
to keep your body moving and flexible. arthritis more bearable. You may not be
A good night’s sleep is important in able to make arthritis pain totally go
pain management. away or do everything that you once could.
If you never reach Stage 3 sleep (the deep But you can make the most of what you can
sleep you need for your body and muscles do, which includes fully utilizing the
to get true rest), your fatigue and pain medical and alternative therapies
will worsen. Talk to your doctor, available to you, leading a joint-healthy
Tricycles antidepressants can improve your lifestyle, and maintaining a positive
sleep. attitude. is a popular Bio-Magnetic
There are now a numbers of alternative product guide where you can find valuable
therapies used for arthritis. information, articles, and knowledge about
Discuss them with your doctor if you are arthritis treatments, procedures, and
considering using any of them. Many of products to help relieve your symptoms.
these therapies have not been proven to be (*You may reprint this article as long as
effective, although they seem to work for you keep this resource box intact and all
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