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Essential Guide To Arthritis Prevention



Arthritis is a very painful disease that attacks the joints in our bodies and produces excruciating pain. Statistics show that approximately 46 million people are affected by arthritis in US and 300,000 children. Arthritis is a disease that includes about 100 disorders and it can occur to anyone at any given age.

Because arthritis does not have a cure the best thing you can do if you don't suffer from it yet is to try and prevent it; here are some easy ways in which you too can work towards arthritis prevention everyday.

Arthritis Prevention Through A Balanced Diet

A poor diet weakens your body, immune system and bones, which in turn affect your joints. A balanced diet will keep your body strong as well as your bones and the arthritis away. The diet that is best for you needs to me worked out with your doctor who is aware of your present state of health and other existing conditions.

Studies have shown that obese people get arthritis because they apply a greater force on their joints, wearing them out in time. A good arthritis prevention practice if to try and get your weight to the normal level, which should be proportionate to your height; here too your doctor can give you a helping hand ad set you in the right direction. If you are over weight it is very important you follow strict diets to loose weight gradually and not a crash diet, which can in fact produce more damage in the long run.

Arthritis Prevention Through Exercise

There are a number of exercises that will help you prevent arthritis by strengthening your body and ensuring that your joints are kept flexible; such as exercises are Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. To practice any of these exercises for arthritis prevention it is recommended you take a class especially if you have never done any of them before. Even though these exercises are easy to practice and follow, it is also extremely easy to exercise wrong and hurt yourself in the process.

Other Ways For Arthritis Prevention

Another way to prevent arthritis is to ensure that you take all the vitamins and minerals that your body, bones and joints need in order to be strong and sustain the wear and tear that comes with aging. Those of us that have parents or grandparents who have had arthritis need to start a prevention program as early as possible because your changes of getting the diseases are a lot higher.

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Some Facts About Poly Arthritis In Cats



There are many people out there who love cats and have them as pets. Cats make wonderful companions - they are warm, caring and extremely independent. They never really depend on you for food or shelter, though they love to be indulged and having ready-made meals. Cats are extraordinary hunters and even the best-fed ones, enjoy a good hunting session every now and then.

Poly Arthritis Is Common With Cats

Cats are very nimble and they mostly move by jumping from one place to another while outdoors. Their movement involves a lot of stress on the joints - particularly of the limbs and hip. As the cat grows older, the natural wear and tear of the body sometimes catches up and causes arthritis. This often happens when the cat gets hurt - traumatic arthritis - and then spreads to the other joints in the body. Sometimes, it is genetic and sometimes it is caused by bacteria.

The term poly arthritis means arthritis affecting many joints at the same time. From the description of its name itself, you can realize how painful this disease could be for an animal that is almost always in motion outdoors. The poly arthritis is characterized by many symptoms, some of which are briefly listed below:

Sudden body stiffness - the cat moves with a very peculiar (almost comic) stiff gait
Visible limping in one or more limbs
Suddenly sitting in a peculiar manner, favoring one side of the body or one particular limb
You can realize something is paining because the cat cries or moves away when you caress a certain portion of its body
Sudden aggression when the painful body part is touched
Does not play or ask for food in the usual manner
Does not rub itself around your legs anymore, but prefers to lie down in a corner throughout the day
Is not tempted to hunt, even if it sees something provocative enough
Stops climbing stairs
Stops jumping even from small heights

It is extremely sad to see your pet suffering. Fortunately, it is possible to treat poly arthritis if caught sufficiently in advance. The veterinarian would need to carry out a few tests, such as radiographs, blood test, ultrasound, and careful physical examination before the diagnosis is reached. Once poly arthritis is diagnosed, the pain can be treated with drugs such as Chondroitin, minuscule amounts of NSAIDs and Glucosamine.

Given regularly and complemented with a good diet and Vitamin C, the cat would be able to recover a good deal within a fortnight to a month.

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