Many studies have shown that exercise can be a great help to people with arthritis. Exercise can reduce stiffness and joint pain plus it increases muscle strength, flexibility and cardiac fitness. It can also help with weight lose which can contribute to arthritis joint pain.

If you have arthritis you should talk with your doctor or other health care providers to find out what type of exercise they recommend for you. Everyone has a different situation and should talk to their doctor about their arthritis and what will work best. People with osteoarthritis in their hands will get different recommendations than someone with rheumatoid arthritis throughout their whole body. Your doctor can also decide how severe your arthritis is and how much exercise is enough and tell you the signs of when you should take it easy. Your doctor may even suggest starting with a physical therapist.

Many people start exercising with range-of-motion exercises and low-impact aerobics. A doctor or physical therapist can give you suggestions on a variety of exercises or sports that you should or should not participate in. A physical therapist who has experience working with people with arthritis can even show you how to do the proper exercises. They can design a home exercise program whether you have knee arthritis, arthritis in your hands, elbows, shoulders or hips. They can teach you about a pain-relief methods and even how to properly handle tasks like lifting heavy boxes or opening certain containers that may cause pain for people with arthritis.

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Yields 4 servings

2 lb bonelessss skinless chicken tenders , 1-inch thick strips

4 c. panko bread crumbs

2 c. thick buttermilk

2 tsp. curry powder

2 tsp. India turmeric

1 tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. McCormick’s pepper melody

Prepare a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray , then set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large deep bowl add buttermilk, curry powder, turmeric salt, and pepper, and whisk well. Now place the chicken strips in mixture and let stand for 30 minutes to an hour. When ready, place panko crumbs into a large, flat dish and dredge the chicken. Press the crumbs onto the chicken and place onto a prepared baking sheet, bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is golden brown. Time will vary a little on the thickness and length but not by much.

Scientists have shown that some people with rheumatoid arthritis have proven that, specific foods tend to exacerbate the symptoms of the disease. The study also showed by avoiding these foods the symptoms of arthritis have subsided greatly. However; the relief is short lived. Some patients have claims of short term remission. I actually have had this experience personally. I had started a weight loss diet several months prior. I was three months into my weight loss diet and I decided to try the diet elimination therapy. It is a diet method to determine food hypersensitivities.

The first step was a consult with my primary care physician and my rheumatologist. Next I spent three days fasting, on the fourth day I introduced one food at a time into my diet. This theory diet is used to determine if there is an allergy to a specific food or food group that may be causing the RA. When adding a food or food group back to the diet if there is a reaction, I would avoid that particular food for three days and then reintroduce it again. This is not a fast process. It required a lot of will power and note taking. I continued this diet for over the next six months I noticed a tremendous difference the first three months. I woke up with no morning stiffness or swelling in my hands or feet. Something I had not felt in some time. I noticed a decrease in appetite. Apparently sugar has an additional effect. The more one eats the more one wants. This diet had no sugar resulting in appetite decrease. My pain and stiffness was almost null, I was in remission, or so I thought. Unfortunately it was short lived. My relief lasted only a few months. When my symptoms returned they returned with a vengeance.

The swelling and pain seemed worse than ever. This flare lasted for several days. I had stopped taking my prednisone that I had been on for a few years. My doctors quickly put me back on steroids; the flare was gone as quick as it came. After that I found it really hard to stick to the diet. A few more months passed and I began the fast and diet once again. This time I saw little difference, the morning stiffness was gone, but the pain was still there. After the second month I noticed the pain was subsiding however; it was never completely gone. My conclusion to my personal study is, I do believe eliminating shades, high fats and high sugars help ease the symptoms of arthritis but for me it was not a cure. Further more; I found it almost impossible to eat only the correct foods day in and day out. If you plan to try your own Food Hypersensitivities project please consult your physicians. You should never start and diet, vitamin or exercise programs without prior approval and supervision from you physician.

Article by: Melinda Winner

Melinda’s Bio: Melinda Winner is a very talented chef and cookbook author that has devoted her life to helping the physically challenged. She herself suffers from five forms of arthritis and a birth injury. One of the forms of arthritis she suffers from is rheumatoid arthritis. This particular form causes severe pain as well as it is crippling. Melinda does not define her life by her disease as a matter of fact she has used this disease to help millions in their battle against arthritis. Melinda writes a daily blog on blog spot. She also has two completed books, Yankee Cooking with Southern Charm and A Complete Illustrated Guide to Cooking with Arthritis.

She has won many national recipe contests and competed on the Food Network’s Ultimate Recipe Showdown in 2008. This woman has made it her life’s work to help others despite her own diversities. Before Melinda’s illness she wore many hats. She was an art director in the motion picture industry, a celebrity interviewer, and ran a rescue for horses. Melinda has three children which two she adopted, she also has five grandchildren. Melinda moved to Gulfport Mississippi to help in the rebuilding after hurricane Katrina slammed the gulf coast. She volunteered for the Red Cross. Melinda also took the public speaking class at camp Mash in 2008 for the National Arthritis Foundation and signed on to be an ambassador for her congressional district in Mississippi. Melinda was born 1961 in Pittsburgh PA. the daughter of Thomas Painter and Dorothy Lowe Painter.

Tendinitis is a very common condition that is caused by inflammation of tendons which are flexible bands of tissue that connect bones and muscles.
Tendinitis is usually brought on by repetitive injury of one area. This happens more often with age since the body becomes less flexible and more prone to injury. It can also be caused by infection, Arthritis, Gout, Thyroid Disease and Diabetes. Tendinitis is most often felt in knees, elbows, shoulders, wrists, hips or ankles.

Tendinitis effects people who perform repetitive motions or place a high amount of stress on their joints. Athletes, gardeners, musicians, dentists and carpenters are at high risk for Tendinitis. Some names for Tendinitis are associated with the sport where a repetitive motion causes it, like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow or swimmer’s shoulder. Rotator cuff tendinitis causes pain in the shoulder and upper arm. Jumper’s Knee is also known as Knee tendinitis. Another common type of tendinitis takes place in the tendon connecting the muscle in the calf to the back of the heel. This is known as Achilles tendinitis. Each of these effects a different tendon in the body.

Doctors are able to diagnose tendinitis by considering the location and start of the pain, if it changes in severity through­ out the day, and the factors that relieve or aggravate the pain are all important clues. Therapists and physicians will use manual tests called selective tissue tension tests to determine which tendon is involved, and then will palpate (a form of touching the tendon) specific areas of the tendon to pinpoint the area of inflammation. X rays do not show tendons, but may be helpful in ruling out problems in the bone or arthritis. In the case of a torn tendon, x rays may help show which tendon is affected. The doctor may also use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to confirm a partial or total tear. MRIs detect both bone and soft tissues like muscles, tendons and their coverings (sheaths). To rule out infection, the doctor may remove and test fluid from the inflamed area.

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There is not a physically challenged method to this recipe. If you have trouble cutting the bread, pierce it with a carving or dinner fork for stability. Slice using a serrated bread knife and slice at a slight angle. If you find you are unable to cut the bread yourself, just ask your grocer in the bakery department or your local bakery to do so. If you purchased it from the bakery, they will be more than happy to comply. This makes for a wonderful appetizer or great as the bread with any Italian meal.

Portabella Pesto Crostini Recipe

Yields 20 to 24 servings

1 large loaf fresh baguette
4 oz. Spanish Manchego cheese, shredded
¼ c. olive oil

Pesto:

1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley
1 large portabella mushroom cap
2 oz. pine nuts
6 cloves of garlic
3 tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
¼ c. olive oil
¼ c. grated parmesan cheese of your preference

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut fresh baguette into 1 ½ inch thick slices on an angle. Using a paintbrush, paint olive oil on both sides of bread and arrange on a heavy baking sheet. Place in oven, turning as each side browns, then remove from oven. Place all the above pesto ingredients into a food processor except olive oil. Pulse until it is a semi-thick spread, turn to high, and slowly drizzle olive oil into the paste, just until combined. Remove. Spread pesto evenly on each slice. Top off each slice with shredded Manchego cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly (about one minute), then serve.

Recipe by: Melinda Winner

Melinda’s Bio: Melinda Winner is a very talented chef and cookbook author that has devoted her life to helping the physically challenged. She herself suffers from five forms of arthritis and a birth injury. One of the forms of arthritis she suffers from is rheumatoid arthritis. This particular form causes severe pain as well as it is crippling. Melinda does not define her life by her disease as a matter of fact she has used this disease to help millions in their battle against arthritis. Melinda writes a daily blog on blog spot. She also has two completed books, Yankee Cooking with Southern Charm and A Complete Illustrated Guide to Cooking with Arthritis.

She has won many national recipe contests and competed on the Food Network’s Ultimate Recipe Showdown in 2008. This woman has made it her life’s work to help others despite her own diversities. Before Melinda’s illness she wore many hats. She was an art director in the motion picture industry, a celebrity interviewer, and ran a rescue for horses. Melinda has three children which two she adopted, she also has five grandchildren. Melinda moved to Gulfport Mississippi to help in the rebuilding after hurricane Katrina slammed the gulf coast. She volunteered for the Red Cross. Melinda also took the public speaking class at camp Mash in 2008 for the National Arthritis Foundation and signed on to be an ambassador for her congressional district in Mississippi. Melinda was born 1961 in Pittsburgh PA. the daughter of Thomas Painter and Dorothy Lowe Painter.

Many people think arthritis is only bad in the cold winter months. If you suffer from arthritis or joint pain, you know the real truth. Arthritis and joint pain can be painful at any time of the year, even in the summer when it’s hot outside.

This type of pain can attack in certain weather situations. Even though summer is known for its beautiful, warm sunny days, summer can also bring lots of rainy days, too. In those rainy days, arthritis and joint pain can act up and swell in a very unpleasant and painful way.

But there are other factors involving summertime’s role with arthritis. If you are going to enjoy outdoor activities, be mindful of the fun activities you participate in. For example, you may want to avoid that game of touch football and instead opt for bocce or croquet, which can still be a lot of fun but slightly less physically demanding. Also remember to do lots of stretching before relaxing activities like gardening, which requires lots of bending and kneeling. You may also want to consider sitting on a lowered bench to relieve pressure from your back. You could even consider switching some plants and flowers to a raised bed so you don’t have to do much bending at all. If you play a lot of golf during summer months be aware of golfer’s elbow which is from bursitis. Make sure not to overdo it and give areas that in pain rest between repeated golf outings.

If you plan on taking any trips, make sure you take proper precautions to limit your symptoms of arthritis and joint pain. On long car trips make sure you have lots of leg room. And if you take any flights be sure to schedule time in between layovers so you can stretch and walk around a little bit.

When doing any sort of exercising, be wary of heat stroke. Try to do your exercising in the early morning or evening hours, when it’s not as hot outside. Again, do lots of stretches and drink plenty of water and re-hydrating fluids.

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