A while back, April sent us this picture of little Leo. He was having a blast, bouncing up and down, untill all of a sudden, he fell asleep.
Isn’t that adorable? He seems comfy where he is at, although I can not imagine it is a very comfortable position to be in. I suppose, when you are tired enough, you sleep anywhere, huh?
I am guessing he was jumping, trying to catch some Zzzzs. Seems like he was successful Read the rest of this entry »
Cat’s claw has been used for centuries in South America to prevent and treat disease and a variety of health conditions, including viral infections (such as herpes and HIV), Alzheimer’’s disease, cancer, and arthritis. It also has been applied to support the immune system and promote kidney health, as well as to prevent and abort pregnancy.
Other ailments where this herb might be helpful are to treat intestinal ailments such as Crohn’s Read the rest of this entry »
Vitamin E and vitamin C are both antioxidants, which are thought to protect against damage caused by reactive O2 radicals or free radicals. Free radicals are substances that can harm cells, tissues and organs and help cause damage in inflamed tissues and joints. Fruits and vegetables are rich in both, and it has been shown that people who eat plenty of these foods may have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other conditions. Researchers Read the rest of this entry »
Used as a cream or gel, this solvent almost immediately penetrates the skin without damaging it and is able to carry other compounds into the system.
If you get a garlic, or onion like taste after applying this solvent, don’t worry. That is a side-effect of the quick absorption by the skin and is harmless. It actually tells you, it is already in your system.
DMSO
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
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Psoriatic arthritis and facet joints can be linked in some situations although it is very rare to see this happen. Facet joints are located in the posterior area of the spine. We have 24 vertebrae that make out the human spine. Between the vertebrae of each spinal segment we can locate 2 facet joints along the spinal canal. Psoriatic arthritis and facet joints are usually linked when dealing with one type of psoriatic arthritis called spondylitis. Read the rest of this entry »
There was a huge amount of groundbreaking research and news to choose from. So I have grouped my choices into categories, rather than a standard top ten list. These are my choices, including the ones I think are the most exciting, the hottest topics, or the most thought provoking.
New drugs in development
In August, Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. acquired dnaJP1, an oral, once-daily RA medication that is currently in clinical trials. Read the rest of this entry »
Do women really have more severe arthritis than men? Are we more open or honest when answering questionnaires? Or are we just more likely to complain? Those are the questions raised for me by a research study published in the January issue of Arthritis Research and Therapy (and the many subsequent news articles written this week).
It’s long been known that more women develop RA than men, in fact, 70% of people with RA are women. Read the rest of this entry »
Lil’ Kc has been testing his boundaries for a while now. He grabs things he knows he is not supposed to touch. When he has it, he usually walks up to either his mom or me, holding out his little hand, as if he was to say: “Look, I got it, but I am giving it back!”
He does listen though, when we warn him not to touch. We believe in praise as well, so we tell him he did a good job and in the beginning, we would applaud him. He loved Read the rest of this entry »
Hey, you guys! Long time, no talk. I know Oma is keeping y’all up to date on my escapades and those of my brother. However, I told her it was time for me to visit with y’all. So…., here I am.
I am getting really good at operating the computer. I pound the keys, use the mouse and manage to do things, that make even Opa scratch his head. I am particularly fond of the ‘escape’ key. It makes things disappear, Read the rest of this entry »
This plant is commonly found in Europe and some regions of Asia. It is a perennial with white, or pink/reddish flowers. The roots of the plant contain the active ingredients, which are harvested and dried, after the second year of growth of the plant.
Valerian is also known as: All-Heal, Amantilla, Baldrianwurzel, Capon’s tail, Garden Heliotrope, Herba benedicta, Katzenwurzel, Phu germanicum, Phu parvum, Pinnis dentatis, Setwall, Read the rest of this entry »
