What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a group of conditions that causes pain and inflammation to joint cartilage in the body. Joints are the areas where two bones meet such as the knee, hip, shoulder or elbow. They allow our bodies to move in many different ways. Damage to the joints can result in joint weakness, instability, decreased movement and visible deformities. Over time, as the body ages, our joints naturally degenerate. However, when someone complains of pain and stiffness in their bodies, or that their hands or hip are too sore to move, it may be as a direct result of arthritis.

If left untreated, arthritis has a debilitating effect on sufferers interfering with their quality of life and lifestyle. As arthritis becomes increasingly painful and disabling, the most basic daily tasks such as walking, brushing your teeth, driving or working at a computer can be hampered. Arthritis affects millions of people around the world. While it is most common in people over 40 years, arthritis can affect all age groups – even infants and children.

Arthritis vs. Rheumatism

People also often refer to arthritis as rheumatism. Arthritis is a very general term used to describe any aches and pains in the bones, muscles and joints. The term rheumatism is often colloquially used in the same context as arthritis although technically it refers to a group of conditions affecting not only the joints but also muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. Rheumatic diseases also have the potential to affect internal body areas.

Diagnosing Arthritis

There are many different signs and symptoms of arthritis. People with arthritis often experience joint pain, inflammation, stiffness or swelling around a joint. Joints that are inflamed may be reddish in appearance, warm to the touch, swollen or tender. Arthritis symptoms may flare up suddenly or appear gradually over a period of time. They may also be accompanied by fatigue, insomnia, depression and muscle aches.

The diagnosis of arthritis is based on your symptoms, physical examination and medical history. Additional tests such as X-rays and blood tests may be ordered by your physician to determine the type and the severity of the arthritis. As there are various types of arthritis, you may also be referred to a rheumatologist (specialist in arthritis) for further examination.

What Causes Arthritis?

There are several factors that can contribute to the development of an arthritic condition, and sometimes several may come together to create an arthritic condition.

• Genetics
• Being overweight
• Age
• Metabolic disorders, immune disorders or inflammatory disorders
• Chronic stress across joints or joint trauma
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Certain occupational hazards such as working in heavy construction or on an assembly line
• Repetitive motions (such as sports related)

Preventing arthritis attacks and maintaining the body’s mobility starts with treatment and care of the joints.Various medical researches have yet to discover the cure for degenerative disorders like arthritis which is mainly brought about by old age. But even without the cure, there are substances that have been scientifically documented and proven to relieve the symptoms of arthritis. Many drug manufacturers this may sound easy, that’s why there seems to be a blowout of medications and supplements that claim to target the joints. Because of this, people are confused and many are left frustrated.

Of the recognized arthritis remedy ingredients, three are on top of the reliability scale.  The recently introduced CM8®, Glucosamine, & MSM.

CM8® is the most talked about advance in years.  It was discovered at the National Institutes for Health when scientists determined that mice could not contract arthritis.  They isolated the compound that prevented arthritis in mice, and developed a method to re-create it.  Actually, the story of the doctor who spearheaded the development of CM8®  is really quite amazing.

Glucosamine is a dependable substance that treats joint diseases.  Although there are two formulas for glucosamine (glucosamine hydrochloride & glucosamine sulfate), researchers recommend using glucosamine sulfate because  in this form, glucosamine can act faster to soothe the joints.

MSM is Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, and is considered crucial in maintaining good bone and joint health. Its main ingredient is sulfur which, in turn, is important for the proper functioning of the joints. Sulfur helps in strengthening connective tissues that are found in the joint areas.If used on its own formulation, MSM may take a longer time to deliver results. But being combined with other important components like CM8® & glucosamine, this substance can move quickly to ease the effects of arthritis.

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