Category: Arthritis

Natural Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices for Arthritis

If you’re living with arthritis, you may want to add some spices when you’re cooking your next meal. Why? Because spices can help reduce chronic inflammation. An anti-inflammatory diet can be a powerful way to improve arthritis-related pain and joint stiffness as part of a holistic treatment plan that includes physical therapy, medication, and stem […]

Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery

Undergoing surgery, especially if you’re advanced in years, is a risky undertaking. Between the risk of infection and the chance of recovery going poorly, it feels like you’re in a lose-lose situation. That’s why, when faced with knee replacement surgery, many people look for possible alternatives. But, with so many alternatives available, how do you […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis vs Gout: What’s the Difference?

Swollen joints? Pain? Stiffness when you move? Inflammation? All of these symptoms are often a sign that something isn’t right. Is it gout? Maybe. Or, is it rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? RA and gout are two types of arthritis with different causes and treatments, but they have very similar symptoms. So, how can you tell them […]

Big Toe Arthritis

Even in today’s sedentary world, we rely heavily on our feet to get around. For this reason, foot pain can seriously alter your day-to-day life. Sometimes, however, this foot pain doesn’t go away on its own — in fact, it may be a more serious problem than you originally thought. One of these common but […]

What is Arthritis?

Dealing with pain is never fun, especially when your choices for relief are so limited. That’s the problem facing individuals with arthritis — including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Whether they experience pain due to an autoimmune disease or because their cartilage wears down over time, stem cell therapy can help heal their condition and reduce their inflammation. […]

Arthritis Flare Ups During the Summer

Arthritis symptoms like pain and swelling can ramp up in the summer. Arthritis is no fun any time of year, but flares can happen more frequently in the summer, making those hot months even more unbearable. Despite the pain, swelling, and stiffness, you still have to get up, go to work, and take care of […]

When Hip Problems Hit

Do you remember the last time you got up without making a noise? Chances are, if you cannot remember what it was like to move without discomfort or pain, you may be living with arthritis in your hip. What Is Hip Arthritis Hip arthritis is a widespread condition that develops in the ball-and-socket hip joint […]

Need a New Knee? Maybe Not

An article published in Forbes magazine revealed that Los Angeles Rams star running back Todd Gurley recently chose to treat nagging knee pain using stem cell therapy. The football star’s chronic knee pain kept him out of regular-season games, but he hoped the stem cell procedure could bring him relief and get him back on […]