3 EASY WAYS TO EASE ARTHRITIS PAIN
1. DO MORE LOW-IMPACT PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. Exercising with arthritis is a delicate balance. You can aggravate the condition by not moving enough or by doing high-impact activities like running. To set your body up for success, try to get in about two and a half hours of low-impact activity per week, like walking, biking, or swimming. 2. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES. You may not need to lose weight, but for some people, sustainable weight loss can help them manage arthritis by reducing the pressure on their joints. To find out if this could help you, talk to your doctor. 3. TAKE A SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP. The CDC recommends everyone with arthritis enroll in a Chronic Disease Self-Management
If your hands, wrists, elbows, knees, or ankles have been aching, there’s a good chance the winter cold is aggravating your arthritis. The bad news is that this degenerative condition is incredibly common and impacts more than 22% of American adults. Older women in particular often have to deal with the pain, stiffness, and swollen joints arthritis causes. The good news is that there are a lot of ways to treat arthritis, ranging from home remedies to one-on-one visits with a physical therapist. It’s smart to be skeptical of home remedies and miracle pills as a general rule, but there are a few at-home treatments for arthritis that even the Centers for Disease Control recommends. If you’re struggling with arthritis symptoms, the agency suggests three methods.
Sudoku Call us today at 847-515-8970 to book an appointment and find sustained relief. Our team here at Kinetic Physical Therapy Specialists can help treat the arthritis in your hands, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, ankles, and more. Program (CDSMP) to learn how to manage their symptoms. These classes often cost less than $50 and can be done in person or online. Visit CDC.gov/Arthritis/Interventions/ Self_Manage.htm to find a meeting near you. None of these steps is an arthritis cure, but trying one or more of them should help ease your pain and make going about your day easier. If you’re still struggling to do normal activities after trying these tricks, though, it’s time to turn to the experts!
BAKED CORNBREAD AND CHORIZO STUFFING
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb Mexican chorizo • 1 white onion, chopped • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 celery rib, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 cups premade cornbread, crumbled DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped • 1/2 cup chicken stock • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing • Cilantro, for garnish • Cotija cheese, for garnish
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 10 additional minutes. Stir in the cornbread and cilantro. 3. While stirring, slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until absorbed. 4. Butter a small casserole dish, then add the stuffing in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve!
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