Caregiver Training Video - Touch Therapy

Tofacitinib (Xeljanz®) is the first of a unique class of oral kinase inhibitors to be FDA approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Tofacitinib is a selective inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes. these enzymes mediate signaling for several important cytokines that cause the inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritic patients.  http://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-news/tofacitinib-fda-approved-oral-biologic-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/

A great article on why exercising is important to prevent complications from inactivity in Arthritic patients and what exercises are suitable. https://www.rheumatology.org/Practice/Clinical/Patients/Diseases_And_Conditions/Exercise_and_Arthritis/

Living with RA is living with pain but “Don’t let the disease define you”. RA causes pain in his hands, but he plays the piano every day to keep his fingers moving and his brain active. http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/men-get-arthritis-too/?xid=tw_everydayhealth_sf

"Patients with psoriatic arthritis who smoke have worse patient-reported disease features at baseline and don't respond as well as nonsmokers to anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) treatment, a Danish study found." Patients who had stopped smoking more than 4 years before beginning treatment showed very similar rates of adherence to treatment as did those who had never smoked. So its never too late to quit smoking. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Dermatology/Psoriasis/46969

Meaning Greeva is neck and Sanchalana means movement Benefits of Greeva Sanchalana 1. Strengthens the muscles of the neck and the shoulders 2. Releases tension, heaviness and stiffness in the head, neck and shoulder region especially after lengthy desk-work 3. Stimulates and provides relief to nerves of different organs (especially all sensory organs) that pass through the neck. 4. When the movement is performed slowly and rhythmically with slow and deep breathing, it calms the mind and is…

Meaning Marjari means Cat and Asana means Pose. Benefits of Marjari Asana 1. Improves flexibility of the spinal cord 2. Strengthens the whole spine, upper back, shoulders and neck 3. Releases tension from the lumbar region (lower back), cervical region (upper back and neck) 4. Tones the female reproductive system 5. Releases tension and pain Contraindications People with severe knee pain, vertigo and spondylosis should avoid this asana. The Posture 1. Get on your knees, keeping hip-wide…

1. Anguli Shakti Vikasaka 2. Kara Tala Shakti Vikasaka Meaning Anguli Shakti Vikasaka (strengthening the fingers) Kara Tala Shakti Vikasaka (strengthening the palms) Benefits of moving the hands 1. Loosens the joints 2. Improves blood circulation to the joints 3. Helps release tension of joints when they are moved gently 4. Reduces stiffness and rigidity 5. Helps relieve pain in fingers and wrists. Strengthens them. Precaution As a beginner, try these practices for 30 seconds. After practising…

Different types of arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) OA is the most common type of arthritis. It involves wear and tear damage to your joint's cartilage — the hard, slick coating on the ends of bones. This wear and tear can occur over many years, or it can be hastened by a joint injury or infection. It appears most frequently appears in the weight-bearing joints like hips, knees and hands. Commonly seen in old age.                  Rheumatoid arthritis…

Chennai-based R. Radha did not let rheumatoid arthritis (or negative comments) stop her from leading a full life as a wife, mother and grandmother. Here, she talks about the treatments, therapies and determination that helps her fight her condition. My struggle with rheumatoid arthritis started when I was 22 years old. It was November 1956. Every day I used to wake up early in the morning to make coffee. But that morning, my entire body, especially the joints in my…