Thursday, 11 May 2023 00:00

Arthritis

Published in Skagit Regional Health
Friday, 03 March 2023 00:00

Ankle Arthritis/Total Ankle

Published in Dignity Health
Tuesday, 22 October 2019 00:00

EP 963B - The Lifelong Gardener

From arthritis to back pain, certain physical pains are often the end to one's gardening hobby.
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 20:05

Painsomnia Is Real & Patients Can Prove It


It’s 12:43 AM and I am wide awake. Sharp pains shoot through my toes and fingers from nerve pain due to inflammation caused by my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 

If only my legs would stop throbbing and my elbows weren’t so swollen and stiff, I might be able to get back to sleep. I try to adjust my body twenty different ways as I attempt to fall asleep, but it’s no use. I am awake. 

It’s a night that is dominated by painsomnia, or being unable to sleep because of pain.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Monday, 25 June 2018 00:00

Understanding Arthritis

Published in MarinHealth

Fitness experts have predicted that this year will see more people doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as more Americans are finding ways to get fit and healthy. 

But, for seniors, trying to do HIIT exercises can be a challenge as it involves bursts of high-intensity exercise, and the risks of sustaining an injury are greater with this type of workout. 

Moreover, overly intense forms of exercise may trigger an older adult's pre-existing medical conditions, such as arthritis, which is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. 

Though HIIT and other forms of rigorous exercise—long runs, stair climbs, and deadlifts—can potentially cause injury to older adults, there’s no reason why seniors should avoid working out altogether. According to the CDC, older adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, and there are lots of ways to get fit without straining one’s joints or muscles or triggering arthritis symptoms. 

Here are a few gentle yet effective fitness routines to keep seniors active and happy.
Published in RadioMD Blog

While many people think “old” when they think arthritis, millions of young women live with autoimmune forms of arthritis. 

The most common form, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 2-3 times more likely to occur in women. 

RA is not a disease of older adults. Rather, most are diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 50, though RA can start at an earlier or later age. Therefore, RA affects women during their key childbearing years.
Published in RadioMD Blog

Amazingly, nearly everyone has a powerful computer in their pocket or purse. 

It’s so easy to pull out our smart phones to answer life’s most mundane, trivial, or complex questions. 

Unfortunately, it’s just as easy for a person diagnosed with a serious, chronic disease like autoimmune arthritis to read an unlimited amount of information about their illness, which can be overwhelming to those seeking answers and direction about disease management. 

Here are four strategies to help arthritis patients (or anyone living with a chronic disease) find credible and actionable information.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 11:00

Chair Yoga to Battle Osteoarthritis


Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 30 million adults in the United States (1). 

The disease, commonly called degenerative joint disease, is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and bone within the joints. It progresses slowly, yet its symptoms are often debilitating and can include stiffness, reduced range of motion, swelling and pain. 

Those battling osteoarthritis are often given both prescription and over-the-counter medication to deal with pain, yet since medications can produce side-effects (2), the first line of defense is often physical therapy, weight loss, regular exercise, etc. In some cases, surgery is also considered.

Keep reading to learn how chair yoga may be an option for relieving osteoarthritis pain.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Friday, 11 November 2016 00:00

Got Gout?

Gout is making a comeback and now affects approximately three million Americans.
Published in Talk Healthy Today

Many of my patients tell me that they can’t be active because of arthritis. This leads to a domino effect of decreased activity, increased weight, and finally, worsening pain. 

Arthritis does not mean that an active lifestyle must be stopped. Rather, a diagnosis of arthritis should be looked at as an invitation to change your routine and explore new stretching and exercise options that will allow you to stay fit while reducing the pain triggered by your osteoarthritis. 

There is no doubt that the pain can become severe at times. However, the right amount of exercise along with the right type of exercise can actually help ease the pain and discomfort.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 30 June 2016 22:00

Arthritis of the Spine: Tips for Relief


Back pain can be a daunting concern for many Americans. 

In fact, back pain generally falls in the top ten reasons that people visit the doctor. As a spine specialist, arthritis of the spine is one of the biggest causes for surgical interventions. 

In this article, I’ll discuss spine arthritis, as well as helpful tips that can be done at home.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Listen in as Pam and Michelle answer your personal health questions.
Published in HER
Monday, 04 January 2016 10:00

Complementary Therapy for Arthritis

Allan Tilloston returns to discuss the benefits of using herbal medicine for chronic arthritis.
Published in The Wizard of Eyes
What really IS inflammation, and why is it so bad?
Published in Wellness for Life
Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.
Friday, 26 June 2015 11:06

Home Remedies for Arthritis

Eating raisins soaked in gin may help ease your aching joints.
Published in Health Radio
Friday, 26 June 2015 11:06

Home Remedies For Arthritis

Eating raisins soaked in gin may help ease your aching joints.
Published in GTL
For Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Joseph Merola debunks the myths and get to the facts on this disease.
Published in Sharecare Radio
Arthritis can be painful, and the traditional treatments used may not always work.
Published in Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 11:45

Battling Autoimmune Disease by Going Paleo

People with autoimmune diseases often suffer in frustration and despair. What if you could essentially cure your disease with a simple change in diet?
Published in Naturally Savvy
Saturday, 06 September 2014 16:25

Your Roadmap to Wellness

Learn what functional medicine is and how it may help you reclaim your health and vitality.
Extracts from a Mediterranean tree have been shown to block a powerful inflammatory pathway associated with over 1.5 million deaths.
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