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Are there better treatments for arthritis?
There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and the treatment for these may be different to answer this question you would have to add what sort of arthritis and what the treatment is that you are referring too.
Does Infrared therapy treat Arthritis?
In my experience the heat may give some relief at times, however it wil do nothing to actually reduce arthritis.
Does Rheumatoid Arthritis cause chronic dry mouth and throat?
Yes aside from Rheumatoid Arthritis dry mouth can also be brought on bydiseases or infections or medical conditions including HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, Anemia, Sjogren's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, the mumps or a stroke.
Does gas heat aggravate arthritis?
No People with arthritis often use heat to help alleviate pain and help loosen stiff joints. (There is nothing like a good hot shower if you are suffering from arthritic pain) The way that the Gas is burnt to make the heat may have an effect on health as some gas heater are influenced. this means that the oxides from the gas remain in the house. these can have an effect on general health and general health in turn can effect the severity of arthritis. However there is at present no direct link between gas heaters and arthritis.
How do you prevent degenerative spinal arthritis?
There is no cure for arthritis. The only avenue open to you is to strengthen the muscles surrounding the vertebrae to better support the affected joints,
Does applying heat usually hurt arthritis in the knee?
osteoarthritis col is preferred, rheumatism heat is better
Why is moist heat efficient than dry heat?
Conductivity. Moisture conducts the heat better than a dry system.
Which is hotter moist heat or dry heat?
Conductivity. Moisture conducts the heat better than a dry system.
Why is a rag a better conductor of heat when wet than when dry?
A dry rag has quite a bit of air trapped in its structure, and air is an insulator of heat. Replace the air with water, which conducts heat much better than air does, and the heat conductivity will be greatly increased.
Is a wet blanket or a dry blanket a better heat conductor?
wey blanket
What is dry heat therapy used for?
Dry heat therapy is used for injury, arthritis, infection, and many other ailments. It is used to help stimulate blood flow in order to promote healing. It is also soothing, and if it is applied before a workout it will loosen up the muscles and joints.
When heat drying fruit what temperature will heat affect vitamins?
Two minutes after you dry it, it will burn. But it will taste better than properly drying it.
Is it healthier to blow dry your hair or Air dry?
It's healthier to air dry your hair. Heat damages your hair, so the less heating tools you use the better!
Why is Arizona a good place to live if you have arthritis?
Arizona is a good place to live if you have arthritis because it is dry and the climate is not to high.
Would materials for insulation of any sort be better to keep in heat while wet?
No. They would be better when dry because more heat will conduct through water than through air.
Why is a blanket a better conductor of heat when it's wet rather than it being dry?
the blanket has water and water is a very good conductor so a wet blanket is a better conductor than a dry blanket
Hot or cold for arthritis pain?
It could be either, In the case orRheumatoid arthritis where there is inflammation a little cold can be very relieving. on the other hand osteoarthritis is usually better of with heat. often a combination of both can also be helpful however this is best judged by the individual.
