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		<title>Trouble Bending Over? Here’s How We Help</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, take heart in the fact that you aren’t alone- there are 52.5 million who suffer from the same debilitating pain as you. In fact, there are millions more whose conditions haven’t been diagnosed. Living with arthritic pain is not easy. If you have trouble bending, we suggest that you [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, take heart in the fact that you aren’t alone- there are 52.5 million who suffer from the same debilitating pain as you. In fact, there are millions more whose conditions haven’t been diagnosed. Living with arthritic pain is not easy.</p>
<p>If you have trouble bending, we suggest that you use A–Leg-Up. This is an excellent tool, born out of necessity. This is how A–Leg-Up can help:</p>
<h2>You don’t have to sit on the floor to do things:</h2>
<p>If you love painting your nails, but the idea of sitting on the floor puts you off, we suggest you use A–Leg-Up. Use this as a <strong>foot stool </strong>to rest your feet when clipping or painting nails. Slip the long end of the tool inside a mattress or sofa and place your feet on the other end. Now, you don’t have to worry about spilling nail paint on the bed.</p>
<h2>You don’t have to bend down to wear your shoes:</h2>
<p>A–Leg-Up also serves as a <strong>long shoe horn. </strong> This is an excellent tool to help arthritic patients wear their shoes. You don’t have to worry about bending over when slipping on your shoe. Hold the flat end of the tool and place the long end at the kneel-end of the shoe. Now, slip your feet inside the shoe and remove it when your feet are firmly inside.  This way you don’t just protect your back, but your shoes as well. Using a shoe horn ensures that you don’t have to crush the counter when slipping your shoes, or stretch them.</p>
<h2>You can use this as a foot stool to rest your legs:</h2>
<p>People suffering from low back pain because of a herniated disk often are often advised to rest their feet on a <strong>foot stool</strong> so that the knees are higher than the hips. This eases pressure from the back and helps to heal.</p>
<p><strong><em>Looking for ways to relieve back pain? Order A–Leg-Up now… </em></strong></p>
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		<title>A-Leg-Up to ease back pain!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Back pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating.  It can be painful enough to prevent walking, bending, or carry on other everyday activities. When it becomes excruciatingly painful to bend, we suggest that you use A-Leg-Up. This is a special foot stool designed to prevent you from bending. Here’s how A-Leg-Up helps when the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Back pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating.  It can be painful enough to prevent walking, bending, or carry on other everyday activities. When it becomes excruciatingly painful to bend, we suggest that you use A-Leg-Up. This is a special <strong>foot stool</strong> designed to prevent you from bending. Here’s how A-Leg-Up helps when the doctor has asked you not to bend:</p>
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<h2>You don’t have to bend down to pick things up when pregnant:</h2>
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<p>Contrary to what people generally believe, bending does not harm the baby. The unborn child floats in the amniotic fluid that allows it move around the womb comfortably. The baby adjusts itself when you change positions. That being said, bending is certainly not easy during pregnancy, especially as you approach the third trimester. Bending may also put you at risk of tripping, or aggravate heartburn. Rather than bend down to paint toe nails and put on shoes, we suggest that you use A–Leg-Up.</p>
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<h2>Don’t bend down if you have arthritis of the knee:</h2>
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<p>Arthritic pain becomes worse when patients bend down. A task as simple as putting on shoes or typing up the shoe lace becomes difficult. If you have trouble bending down, we suggest that you use A–Leg-Up. Slip the long end of the <strong>foot rest</strong> inside the sofa and place your foot on the flat end of the tool. Use this is a leg rest to tie your shoe lace, and to use this as a <strong>long shoe horn, </strong>place the long end of the tool in the kneel area and slip your feet inside. When the feet are firmly placed inside the shoe, remove the <strong>shoe horn</strong>.</p>
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<h2>Don’t bend if you have a herniated disc:</h2>
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<p>Up to 85 % of people in the United States suffer from a herniated disc and complain of lower back pain. The problem starts when the discs between the spinal bones tear and pressed on a nerve. The doctor may prescribe medications to ease the pain, and advise you to refrain from bending to pick up objects. If you’ve been advised not to bend, A–Leg-Up is the perfect tool to help. Use it to tie shoe laces, or wear shoes. Use it is a <strong>foot rest </strong>so that your knees are higher than the hips- this eases pressure on the legs.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We’re smack dab in the middle of mindless summer heat and the perfect weather to wear sandals- unless, of course, you prefer to roast your feet all day wearing shoes. If you don’t want to show the world your dirty feet, a pedicure is a must. Pedicures at a credible salon don’t come cheap. And [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re smack dab in the middle of mindless summer heat and the perfect weather to wear sandals- unless, of course, you prefer to roast your feet all day wearing shoes. If you don’t want to show the world your dirty feet, a pedicure is a must. Pedicures at a credible salon don’t come cheap. And we’ve read too many horror stories about pedicures gone wrong at dodgy(aka unhygienic) salons. Luckily giving your feet a spa-worthy spa is easy. All you need is some time, and a few tools to help:</p>
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<strong>Pumice Stone:</strong></h2>
<p>A pumice stone is hardened volcanic rock used to remove dry and dead skin cells from the feet- a must if you have rough feet. Before you use the pumice, dip your feet in warm soapy water for around 5 to 10 minutes. And remember to dip the pumice as well. With light circular motions remove dead skins around the heel. Do not use it if your feet feel sensitive or sore, and don’t ever share your pumice stone- they’re full of dead skin!</p>
<h2><strong>Foot File:</strong></h2>
<p>Buy dual foot files- ones that come with a course end (to remove hard skin) and fine end (for polishing the skin). File in one direction always and remember to use it gently. And yes, you shouldn’t share these either.</p>
<h2><strong>Foot Rest:</strong></h2>
<p>A-Leg-Up is a perfect foot rest if you are pregnant, arthritic, or unable to bend. It is simple to use. Slip the long end of the foot stool inside a sofa or mattress and rest your feet on the other end of the tool. Use it when filing/painting your nails, or when scrubbing dead skin off your feat. A-Leg–Up is a multipurpose tool. You can also use it as a long shoe horn to slip in shoes without bending.</p>
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<strong>Nail Clipper:</strong></h2>
<p>Use straight edged nail clippers that don’t cut too deep. This way, you won’t have ingrown nails to worry about.</p>
<h2><strong>Cuticle Pushers:</strong></h2>
<p>Cuticle pushers do just that! Yes, they push cuticles, i.e. they push cuticles from the skin and away from your nails. Use a metal pusher if the cuticles are hard, and a soft wood pusher, if the cuticles are soft.<br />
Doing your pedicure at home is fun, a lot more hygienic, and save you tons of money. Happy pedicuring!</p>
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		<title>Gifts for People with Arthritis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Simple everyday jobs like brushing your hair or getting out of bed can be arduous task for people with arthritis. While we’re yet to find a cure for arthritis, here are some gift ideas to make life easier for those dealing with painful joints:   Cleaning Their House: Arthritis causes stiffness in the joints, making [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Simple everyday jobs like brushing your hair or getting out of bed can be arduous task for people with arthritis. While we’re yet to find a cure for arthritis, here are some gift ideas to make life easier for those dealing with painful joints:</p>
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<strong>Cleaning Their House:</strong></h2>
<p>Arthritis causes stiffness in the joints, making it difficult for people to manage everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and dusting. You can help by offering a gift coupon from a professional cleaning company, or, offer to do it yourself. Begin by de-cluttering the house, especially in the hallways and doorways, since these are accident prone areas. You can also offer with some light housekeeping, meal planning, and running errands.</p>
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<strong>Hand and Wrist Braces:</strong></h2>
<p>Splints for people with hand and wrist arthritis are a great gift idea. They’re designed to position your wrists and hands properly, thereby minimizing pain and stabilizing the joints. You can either choose braces worn during the night (thereby allowing complete rest), or choose working splints. Choose between materials made from fabric, metal, or materials like thermoplastic. You can buy them off the rack, or order customized braces.</p>
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<strong>Foot Rest:</strong></h2>
<p>Bending, to tie shoe laces or wear shoes is painful if you have arthritis. Gift A-Leg–Up foot rest so that your loved one does not have trouble bending down. They just have to slip the long end of the tool under a sofa or a mattress and place their feet on the flat end to tie their shoe, or paint or clip their toe nail. A-Leg-Up also serves as an excellent long shoe horn. To do so, place the long end of the tool in the kneel area of the shoe and slip your feet in. Remove the shoe horn when the foot is firmly inside the shoe.</p>
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<strong>Simple Tools that Make Cooking Easy:</strong></h2>
<p>You can help your loved one by making cooking easier for them. If the person in question loves to cook food from scratch, consider buying knives that come with pressure absorbing handles, or cutting boards with spikes attached to provide grip while they cut. Electronic jar openers, electric corkscrews, free standing can openers are also the perfect gift.</p>
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<p>Rather than wasting hundreds of dollars that decorate mantles, it makes sense to buy practical gifts useful for someone living with arthritis.</p>
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		<title>Living with Arthritis: Simple Hacks to Make Life Easier</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The problem with arthritis is that the pain that comes with it lasts a lifetime. It may come and go, or remain constant, but you cannot get rid of the pain. Performing daily activities like walking, dressing, or looking after the kids, become difficult. While you can’t get rid of it, you can effectively manage [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The problem with arthritis is that the pain that comes with it lasts a lifetime. It may come and go, or remain constant, but you cannot get rid of the pain. Performing daily activities like walking, dressing, or looking after the kids, become difficult. While you can’t get rid of it, you can effectively manage the pain. Here’s how to do it:</p>
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<li>Medications:</li>
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<p>Medications aren’t the only option, but they certainly help when the pain’s unbearable. Doctors often prescribe patients with rheumatoid arthritis Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARD)  to alleviate pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) help to reduce pain and inflammation.</p>
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<li>Alternative Medicines:</li>
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<p>Yoga, massage, and acupuncture help to manage pain. While yoga helps to improve muscle flexibility, massage helps increase blood flow to the inflamed area. Acupuncture works by applying pressure on specific points to reduce pain. Old wives tales about rubbing hot peppers on the inflamed area may not be wrong- ointments and creams made of menthol or capsaicin (the chemical compound found in hot peppers) helps against pain.</p>
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<li>Active Lifestyle:</li>
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<p>A life with arthritis doesn’t necessarily mean a life confined to the bed. In fact, it is now more important than ever to stay active and lose weight. Excess weight puts pressure on the joints causing inflammation. When you are in pain, exercise is probably the last thing in your mind. But the right kind of exercises can help to increase muscle strength and keep you healthy.</p>
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<li>Dressing Aids:</li>
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<p>Of course, medication helps. But there are several products that complement medications and make life easy. Buy a <strong>shoe horn</strong> to help you put on shoes without bending. A leg rest or <strong>foot rest </strong>supports the feet and makes it easy for people to wear shoes. And if you’re looking to avoid bending altogether, use A-Leg-Up. Use it as a <strong>footstool </strong>when putting on shoes and socks or to clip nails; or use it as a <strong>long shoe horn! </strong></p>
<p>Practical changes to your home and lifestyle can help you manage arthritis successfully and life a happy life.</p>
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