What Can You Do to Relieve Eyestrain
We have discussed some preventive measures for eyestrain in earlier article (7 Tips to Prevent Eyestrain). Now what can we do to relieve eyestrain when we already have it? You can do the following treatments:
7 Tips to Prevent Eyestrain
There are some activities that can cause eyestrain, such as: working with computer, reading, watching TV and even driving. Personal factors also contribute to eyestrain like poor vision, physical fatigue and stress. Basically, eyestrain happens when you focus the eyes on one object or distance for too long and strains one or more of the …
How to Treat Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
There are different kinds of pink eye treatments depend on which type of conjunctivitis you have, whether it is viral, bacterial or allergic. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated successfully with antibiotics and sulfonamides. But you can’t apply the same treatment to other forms of conjunctivitis. Antibiotic eye drops or ointment may help bacterial conjunctivitis, but …
How to Prevent Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
What is Pink Eye? Pink eye is the other name of conjunctivitis. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and joins with the cornea of the eyeball. It is commonly caused by an infection (could be viral or bacterial) or an allergic reaction. The …
Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) usually face hard times dealing with limited range of motion (due to deformed joints) and joint pain that often comes when they move. Some of them may prefer to be less active because of those reasons. However, they should know that inactivity can make everything worse. Inactivity decreases muscle strength …
Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Physical Therapy and Surgery
By having occupational and physical therapy, the patients are trained to protect and keep the flexibility of their joints. Most people with rheumatoid arthritis face the fact that they have limited mobility and physical strength. If it’s not treated properly, the patients are risking their quality of life. In this case, the therapist may suggest …
Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are aimed to reduce pain and inflammation, maximize joint function, and prevent further joint destruction and deformity. Earlier treatments are as important as keeping the patients’ confidence and ability in dealing with their daily activities. Early treatments can minimize the risk of joint damage and pain. Since there is no cure …
What You Should Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis due to autoimmune disease. In normal condition, the immune system protects the body from the attack of foreign substances. Rheumatoid arthritis happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, especially the joint’s synovial tissue. It can cause chronic inflammation of the joints and other areas …
How to Treat Osteoarthritis
As a degenerative joint disease (DJD), Osteoarthritis can bring a major change to a patient’s quality of life. He/she might not be able to do daily activities normally due to the gradual loss of joint flexibility, pain that usually remains even when the joint is not in the move and weather-induced joint discomfort. Though there …