How to Have a Sex Life With Psoriatic Arthritis

Sure , you'll have to make adjustments, but knowing these tips you will reclaim your sex life. 1. Step 1 painful joint pain Folks don't think that you can't have a normal sex life because you suffer from psoriatic arthritis. The joint pain , the swelling and the stiffness that is associated with arthritis can make some sexual positions uncomfortable, and the grayish- white scaling of over the dullish red skin rash that is caused by the psoriasis can make you feel self-conscious. This does not have to get in your way from having healthy sex. 2. Step 2 get some exercise If anything having sex could make the pain from joint inflammation and the stiffness feel better. Most people find that are stiff in the morning and active latter on in the day. By having an activity such as sex in the morning does help one to loosen up . So sex is great in the morning ! Sex is exercise and tends to make the back pain associated with psoratic arthritis improve 3. Step 3 Sex should be pleasurable , so plan accordingly. If your stiff in the morning or your so tired in the evening plan a romp in the afternoon. Call your sweetie and say let's have some afternoon delight. believe me he or she will come running. Here's some tip that may help. Make sure you are rested apply a heating pad for sore joints take your pain medication before hand massage your muscles and joints (you can use this a form of foreplay) use pillow to support you and your partner. 4. Step 4 talk about the different positions that you can do Don't do any positions that will cause you any extra pain. You can experiment with ones that are right for you and your partner. If your having hip problems try making love your partner on her side, and you enter from behind. Here is another position that you can try . The woman is on her knees ( now make sure that she doesn't have knee problems) on a pillow leaning against the bed . Another position the man lies on the bed with his partner sitting on top ,if her legs hurt she should not spread them apart. There are days that your partner may not want to have sex because of the flare ups and pain. So discuss this with your partner they will understand. See a rheumatologist they can help with this problem Be Well !

Sinusitis: Simple Remedies For The Clogged Head

Many people that I know who have a sinus problem are also frustrated with all the misery that it brings. There's the headache,stuffy nose,post nasal drip, can't breath ,nor smell or taste. That's not a good feeling. Sinusitis occurs when the mucus membranes that line your sinuses become inflamed and creating nasal congestion and bacterial infection . The inflammation is usually triggered by allergies, bacteria, viruses , stress, and sometimes genetic disorders. Many smokers often have bad sinusitis because of all the harsh burning chemical that constantly irritates their sinuses. people who have frequent upper-respiratory infections or who have major post nasal drip are prone to sinusitis. When this is bad you may also have a fever and some swelling , discomfort and swelling of the neck and you may even have an earache with compliments of a stuffy nose. If your not sure what is causing your sinusitis check with your health provider. If your having this problem more than three times a year and the time between episodes are short or if it doesn't clear up with in 7 days , you may have an intense infection. Here are some home remedies that may help , it helped a few of my friends, But always check with your doctor. Take a bite of horseradish root. Eat 1/4 teaspoon of prepared horseradish three times daily. You can make your own by grating 1 teaspoon of fresh root into 1 cup of hot water. Let steep for about 5 minutes; then strain. drink 3 cups a day. To really open up your nasal passages try using a sinus oil 1 to 2 times a daily . Get a clean wash cloth and soak in hot water(be careful not to burn yourself), apply this to your face to increase the circulation to the area . keep the cloth there for 5 minutes, and keep resoaking it in hot water as hot as you can tolerate it. Apply a thin layer of olive oil to the frontal bone this is above your eyes and your cute little cheek bones starting below your eyes and onto the boney part of your nose palce some eucalyptus oil onto your fingers and rub into those areas place the hot rag again for at least 20 minutes and get plenty of rest. You can use saline nasal spray several times a day . This can remove mucus that harbor bacteria. Find a spray that have eucalyptus . Eucalyptus can kill bacteria, betcha didn't know that did you. Inhaling steam is another good way of unclogging your sinuses. Make a tent with a towel over a hot bowl of steam be careful . Breathe in the steam and add some vicks vapo steam a few drops, or better yet use eucalpytus leaves and bresathe in the fresh aroma. Don't drink milk it tends to create mucus you already have enough of that all in your head When swimming try using nose plugs chlorine can be just as irrating as the people in the pool splashing water all in your face. Oh drink plenty of water this will help thin ourt your nasal mucus. Last but not least, try frying some salt in apan then spread it onto a cloth and put over bridge of your nose and relax the heat will open up your sinuses. Be Well !

Getting rid of the pesky back.!

Folks are you taking your back for granted? We sometimes forget that when we add extra weight that our bodies are just so happy about that. Take consideration about what your body is telling you. Do something about it nobody likes a bad back . You can't even function . Everybody else out there having fun and your home sick with bad back. We like to lounge in our lounge chairs. Nothing beats this after a long day at work and you get home ah there's the chair. this chair leans all the way back and lifts your feet into the air and your in 7th heaven. but what happens if you don't have that lounger that Ted has . You can lie on the floor with your legs on the couch or a chair and put a pillow under your head and you can also purchase some foam -rubber that has a wedge in it and place under your feet when in bed. This helps the circulation and takes the weight off your back. most people with out of whack backs do tend to heal with time. Many relied on pain-killers and changing positions ,wearing a back brace, or maybe getting that new desk chair at the office. Whatever it takes you want to make sure that you find something that will help that back. You want to protect that back and make it feel better when it hurts the most. Find a recognized (OMT) this is a doctor that specialize in Osteopathic manipulated therapy . Unlike most traditional doctors , the osteopath will take a look at a detailed structural exam of your musculoskeletal system can do a evaluation of the spaces between each vertebra. Other doctors, on the other hand do test on motion such as bending, or turning . But they never look at the vertebra. This here is critical. Finding a local osteopath who can stretch and move your soft tissues to relieve the pain that your having and maybe you can go back normal motions I read that the National Institutes of health has agreed that acupuncture for a number of problems . One of them back pain ! Many doctors are referring their patients to licensed Acupuncturist. They use sterile needles and dis Some therapist do treatments in a darkened room with soft music . Acupuncture believe or not is painless and is relaxing most say.Here are some home made remedy's that are natural and will help you heal. To relieve back pain , use one or more for the following herbs in equal parts . Make sure that you follow this mixture. take ginger root ,chamomile,and peppermint,and for muscle spasm add skullcap or Valerian to the herbal mixture. Use 1 teaspoon of the mixture per 1 cup of boiling water. Steep ,covered, for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup three to fours times a day. Caution folks people with allergies may be sensitive to chamomile. Valerian should not be taken with antidepressants. You can apply Arnica gel is an excellent first aid ointment for joint or muscle pain . If you have inflamed or irritated nerves add several drops

Get Rid of Those Migraine Headaches Fast

Having a migraine can be a big pain in the you know what. It is thee worst headache that you could possibly have. There is so many remedies that you can use, or do. First try to find out why you are having these headaches. It could be stress, hypertension,(high blood pressure) smoking harsh cigars. anything can trigger them. Let's find out how you can target your headaches. This can be helpful to your doctor and he then can prescribe some type of medication for you that will help. I was told that migraines affect women. While men do have them, women have more attacks and more painful ones. A migraine is a complex brain disorder. It can be triggered by anything from diet,hormones,could be that change in the weather. Maybe even your sleep pattern . Migraines can be a royal pain when you can't figure out how you get them. Some say acupuncture works the best. Your doctor can refer you to your local acupuncturist. They specialize in that field . Make sure that they can provide you with their training. make sure that the acupuncturist use disposable needles. Most acupunturtist will tell you about herbal remedy's as well. You may want to ask . Try drinking coffee , when taking medications, it helps your body absorb medications quickly. Talk to your doctor about what new medications are there for you to try, also let your doctor know what medications that your currently taking . Be Well !