Acupuncture Treats Arthritic Pain

"May is Arthritis Action Month, held to draw attention to the more than 100 forms of arthritis that afflict at least 50 million people in the United States and collectively cost more to treat than cancer. Mayo Clinic invites the public to ask questions during hour-long online chats with Mayo physicians about four of the most common conditions — rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia" the Mayo Clinic Twitter site 4.30.12

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Acupuncture is very effective to treat the pain, stiffness and limited range of mobility from which arthritic persons suffer daily.  Whether you suffer from R.A. (rheumatoid arthritis) or osteoarthritis, call or email today for an appointment.  Drug-free and no side effects...you could become pain-free...finally!

Avoid Animal Fat to Help Reduce Arthritis Pain

Animal fats are high in Omega-6 fatty acids, NOT Omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-6 fatty acids actually increase inflamation in our bodies!, Red meat, butter, and sour cream are some examples of animal fats.  If you suffer from RA (rheumatoid arthritis), you should avoid these food sources and you will help minimize the pain and swelling that comes with RA.  Follow a Mediterranean diet, which is plentiful in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and lean protein sources.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you suffer from RA or gout or any other arthritic pain and are confused or ignorant as to which foods you should and should not eat, call or email my office today and enroll in my Wellness Program.  Together, we will formulate a plan that will suit your lifestyle and help you reduce your pain and inflamation.  A caveat:  acupuncture is highly effective in the treatment for arthritic pain.  Enroll today!

World Arthritis Day is TODAY

Today is World Arthritis Day.  The aims of World Arthritis Day are:

To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
The Worldarthritisday website is supported and managed by EULAR, the European League Against Rheumatism.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Neither Western nor Chinese Medicine cannot cure osteoarthritis nor rheumatoid arthritis.  But...Traditional Chinese Medicine can alleviate the pain, discomfort, swelling and limited range of motion experienced by both conditions...drug free and without any evil side effects.  So, if you or anyone you know suffers from arthritis, have them contact me.  If they are not in the immediate geographic area, I will try to find them an expert practitioner to help relieve their pain and suffering.