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Helpful Gadgets for Arthritis - Grooming & Persona Hygiene

9/29/2016

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By Anna Hazard
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Part 1: Around the House
Part 3: Travel
Part 4: Electronics

Introduction

Next up in our series of articles regarding helpful assistive devices for those who have arthritis, other limb weaknesses, or flexibility issues are tools that have been specifically tailored to help with grooming, dressing, or maintaining personal hygiene.
 
These include clothing choices that will help reduce pain & stiffness, various dressing aids to assist in putting on such wardrobe pieces, as well as general grooming & hygiene ableware tools that will either help extend one's reach or otherwise overcome other dexterity issues.
 
Most of these devices come in a wide range of price points and qualities, from economic to deluxe, and can be found in general stores such as Walmart or at specialty stores catering specifically to ableware and arthritis sufferer's.

Grooming & Personal Hygiene

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Arthritis Gloves
  • Compression gloves that increase blood circulation thus reducing pain, stiffness, and inflammation. May be full or fingerless or include other heating capabilities.
  • Generic Magnetic Arthritis Gloves | Imak Arthritis Gloves | Veturo Infrared Arthritis Gloves | Thermoskin Arthritis Gloves | Therall Arthritis Gloves

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Helpful Gadgets for Arthritis - Around the House

9/21/2016

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By Anna Hazard
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Part 2: Grooming
Part 3: Travel
Part 4: Electronics

Introduction

Arthritis and other joint and limb conditions can make completing what most would consider simple tasks -- such as getting dressed, opening doors & jars, or exiting cars -- a complicated, time consuming, and often painful procedure.
 
Luckily there are now a myriad of specifically tailored ableware devices, from the simple to the elaborate and most having reasonably inexpensive options, that can aid in making daily tasks far more simple, efficient, and relatively pain-free.
 
Such devices can also be helpful for children who lack an adult's body strength or for anyone who may need a bit more leverage, a bit more grip, or a bit more reach when completing a certain chore or task. (Who doesn't have a handy jar opener nearby?)
 
First up are universal items that would be generally helpful to have around the house.

Around the House

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Universal Utensil Holders & Handles
  • Large (usually soft) handles that make gripping far easier for those with arthritis or other hand impediments. They can be added to eating utensils, pens, toothbrushes, and other such implements & tools.
  • Maddak Built Up Handles(4 Pack) | Gripeez Ergonomic Grip | Maddak Arthwriter | MaxiAids Large Universal Holder | MaxiAids Weighted Universal Holder

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Arthritis & Inflammation - More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

9/13/2016

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By Anna Hazard
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Part 1: Arthritis & Inflammation - Foods to Avoid
Part 2: Arthritis & Inflammation - Anti-Inflammatory Food Groups

The top 10 food groups previously discussed aren't the only natural dietary sources of anti-inflammatory properties.  Here are a few of the more well known foods & ingredients that also possess traits that make them greatly beneficial when it comes to battling the symptoms of arthritis, IBD, heart disease and other such inflammatory ailments.

Anti-inflammatory Foods

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Contains the powerful anti-inflammatory flavenoid quercetin + oleocanthal which has similar effect as NSAIDs on the body by preventing the production of pro-inflammatory COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes which reduces inflammation, pain sensitivity, the oxidation of cholesterol in the blood, and joint cartilage damage

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Arthritis & Inflammation - Anti-Inflammatory Food Groups

9/7/2016

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By Anna Hazard

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Part 1 - Arthritis & Inflammation - Foods to Avoid
Part 3 - Arthritis & Inflammation - Other Anti-Inflammatory Foods

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Introduction

Inflammation within the body is caused when the immune system attacks substances deemed foreign to the body. This is necessary for preventing illnesses, treating injuries, or healing wounds (such as when the lymphatic system uses an increased blood flow to bring white blood cells to an injured area) Chronic inflammation is caused when inflammation persists long term due to the immune system attacking normal healthy body cells. This has been linked to many diseases and ailments such as arthritis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, fibromyalgia, celiac disease, and Parkinson's
 
Factors such as stress, lack of sleep, allergies, smoking, genetics, the environment, and especially diet has been linked to triggering bouts of inflammation and greatly increasing the chance of developing a variation of chronic inflammation. However, some foods are known to reduce the risk of inflammation due to their chemical make-up and the presence of antioxidants, polyphenols, essential fatty acids, and other known anti-inflammatory elements.

Anti-inflammatory Foods

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Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
  • Bok choy, spinach, kale, collards, swiss chard, rappini
  • Rich in anti-inflammatory flavonoids (plant-based antioxidents which bind damaging free radicals) as well as Vitamins C, E, & K which protect against the pro-inflammatory molecules called cytokines

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