Heart diseases and arthritis are the two most common health hazards that cause disability to a person. Among the myriads of diseases arthritis is in the second place as long as the disability ratio I concerned. So it's a serious health problem for common people, need no telling.

Acupuncture can be the answer to arthritis. In many cases, patients are relieved by taking acupuncture. But is it safe? Yes, its almost safe. If you are among those few who are much sensitive, you can encounter side effects like allergy or small rash like bleeding in the tissue space. However, its one of the most effective scientifically proved modern treatment for arthritis.

Rest is the number one therapy for arthritis management. All sort of rheumatoid arthritis patients need adequate rest and they are prescribed so. The less movement occur in the affected joints the more comfortable it feels. So one should make sure that the body and the joints get sufficient rest. This will reduce the sufferings.

Sufferings from arthritis can be reduced to a much tolerable level by increasing the general awareness about arthritis and its management. There are arthritis patients all around us, especially among those who have an age over 40. So we are to take care of them. Even though someone may not become a victim, learning about this disease will only make him capable of serving others in agonizing pain.

Arthritis can be identified at the first stage by observing unusual sensations in the foot. Foot joints and specially the knee joins are commonly involved. Pain, stiffness, difficulty in movements, swelling and any other discomfort therefore should not be taken lightly. Once someone faces those symptoms he/ she should consult a professional physician immediately.

Olive is one of the natural aids in arthritis management. It has amazing effect on the diseases. It lessens the severity of pain. So the patients feel much more comfortable. Application of olive oil in arthritis management has been proven over centuries.

Acetaminophen is a drug that arthritis patients use throughout the globe. This is the modern therapy of that disease. And with proper administration one can keep the disease under strict control. But it needs no telling that, drugs aren't to be used without being prescribed by a knowledgeable physician.

Arthritis is more common in men than in women. Those who have an age of 45 or above are most prone to arthritis. And for women the risk increases after 50 or 55 or after the occurrence of menopause.