Suffering from Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (“OA”) is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. When you suffer from OA you may experience pain, swelling, stiffness, and even loss of motion of the joint. Your joint may also lose its normal shape over time. In some serious cases, parts of the bone or cartilage may break off and float inside the joint space. When this occurs, it can cause serious pain and more damage. Many people who suffer from OA will seek relief with NSAID’s (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Unfortunately, taking NSAID’s for long periods of time can result in adverse reactions and sometimes serious side effects. Some side effects from NSAID’s include stomach pain, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

There are many people searching for OA relief; an estimated 27 million Americans age 25 and older have Osteoarthritis. Doctors these days are highly recommending that their patients start dieting and exercising on a daily basis. Preliminary studies suggest that even the slightest amount of weight loss can reduce knee pain in those who suffer from OA.   “Overweight women have nearly four (4) times the risk of knee OA; for overweight men the risk is 5 times greater.” There is also proof that being ten (10 Lbs.) pounds overweight can increase the force on the knees by 30-60 Lbs. with each step.

Watching your weight, eating healthy and exercising are a few ways to fight against OA. There are also all-natural supplements that are specifically designed for joint and cartilage protection and growth. Liquid Glucosamine is the most popular all-natural supplement on the market today. To learn more about Glucosamine check out this site www.activexamerica.com.