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Smoking or nonsmoking?
How many times have you been asked that question when you entered your favorite restaurant?
If you answered nonsmoking, you are directed to a smoke-free area where you can eat your food without the rancid smell of smoke to truly enjoy the flavor of your food. After all, you pay hard-earned money to go and enjoy a meal. You don’t want someone else’s smoking to interfere with your evening. Hopefully you will continue to choose the nonsmoking section because studies show that smoking increases your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, as well as many other different medical difficulties.

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Posted in Health and Fitness on March 6th, 2008
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Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder, causing your immune system to attack the joints, causing a painful inflammation. Unlike other forms of arthritis like osteoarthritis, RA also attacks the organs like the heart, eyes and lungs. Of the 100+ forms of arthritis, this is one of the most debilitating varieties.

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1 out of 100 North Americans, or 2.1 million people, and women are three times more likely to get the disease than men. The cause of RA is unknown, but a popular theory points to the disease being infectious as those who have close friends or family with the disorder are more likely to develop it themselves. Susceptibility to the disease may also be an inherited trait as well.

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Posted in Health and Fitness on February 23rd, 2008
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As an orthopedic surgeon I see a lot of patients suffering with arthritis. It’s never an easy condition to deal with, but some forms are more difficult to cope with than others.

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the worst.

When you suffer with rheumatoid arthritis your body’s immune system gets its signals crossed. The antibodies meant to protect you from outside attackers like bacteria and viruses begin to attack your healthy tissues instead.

It usually starts in the small joints of your hands. They become hot and inflamed. They feel stiff and difficult to move. As the condition progresses, other joints will be affected. Your cartilage will be damaged. You may also experience fatigue, general muscle soreness, weakness, and depression.

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Posted in Health and Fitness on February 16th, 2008
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