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Although the cause of Psoriasis is not entirely understood, scientists have suggested that it may be caused by a malfunctioning immune system. The affects of the disease is mainly thought of as a skin condition but it does affect joints too.

Psoriatic arthritis is the type of psoriasis where the joints are swollen, painful and stiff very similar to arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can be serious, causing bone loss as well as deformed joints. A statistic from the National Psoriasis foundation put an estimate of about 10% - 30% on the number of people with psoriasis who also have psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriatic mainly affects adults but it can occur in children. Psoriatic arthritis can only happen to individuals who have psoriasis. The existence of psoriasis usually surfaces before symptoms of psoriatic arthritis but occasionally the psoriatic arthritis occurs first.

Typically the one happens years before the other. This stretch of time between the two is what makes diagnosing it difficult for doctors. The debilitating aspects of psoriatic arthritis are the worse part of psoriasis; especially if left untreated.

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Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by Dee
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When the arch of the tendon the plantar fascia becomes inflamed it is called planter fasciitis. It is an injury that results from overuse and can cause heel pain that can travel throughout the foot. This condition is also known as heel spur even though the two conditions are not exactly the same.

A heel spur is a bony growth while the plantar fascia or arch tendon becoming thick from under the heel to the front of the foot, which causes rupture, inflammation and pain, is different.

Those who have plantar fasciitis may experience heel pain that is felt under the heel area and on the inside. If you play intense sports like tennis and basketball where you are always moving or shuffling your feet, you are at high risk for plantar fasciitis. Those with this condition typically will feel the pain more in the morning. After walking around for a while the pain subsides.

The cause of plantar fasciitis is usually a tight calf muscle. The tightened calf muscle can lead to a prolonged pronation or rotation of the foot. This creates a repetitive overstretching of the plantar fascia, which will then lead to inflammation and thickening of the tendon. After thickening the fascia will lose its flexibility and strength.

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Posted on June 12th, 2008 by Dee
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General foot pain, which is not the result of injury, is usually felt in the middle of the foot and can be caused by excess strain on the foot itself, either from overweight, or from standing or walking for long periods of lime. Calluses, bunions, and corns may contribute to discomfort. Foot pain can lead to postural problems, and cause the muscles of the calves to ache.

Hydrotherapy Hot footbaths with essential oils of eucalyptus and rosemary should be alternated with cold footbaths with a few drops of essential oil of peppermint added to them.

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Posted on March 10th, 2008 by Dee
Filed under: Foot & Hand Health, Joints, Bones & Muscles, Pain Management | No Comments »

by: Steve at http://www.healthandcertainty.com

Ingredients:

* 1-2 Drops Oregano e/o
* 1-2Drops Wintergreen e/o
* 10 Drops Olive Oil

Directions

This is what I use to handle the bursitis I get infrequently in my shoulder. Have the Olive Oil or some vegetable oil handy because this one can get hot! You will smell like a wintergreen pizza, so do this before bed time and apologize to your spouse ahead of time. Put 1 drop of Oregano essential oil on the affected joint then put 1-2 drops of Wintergreen on the same area. Take a warm wash cloth and put it over the area and cover with a towel. This will help get the oils into the joint tissue. In a few minutes it may get hot. If you are not familiar with working with Oregano, I suggest you don’t put the warm compress on the first time. If the area gets too hot, you can remove the sting with a bit of Olive Oil or Vegetable oil. Bursitis can be an early stage of arthritis, so see you health care provider.

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Posted on December 4th, 2007 by Dee
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Dad or another important man in your life enjoys a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing properties and the peppermint has a cooling effect. The Cedarwood oil adds a nice scent.

Ingredients

* 1 Cup sweet almond oil
* 1/2 Cup sunflower oil
* 8 drops thyme essential oil
* 8 drops eucalyptus oil
* 8 drops peppermint oil
* 10 drops cedarwood oil

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and poor into a glass bottle. Use after a bath or shower by massaging into any stiff or sore muscles.

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Posted on July 2nd, 2007 by Dee
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