Healthy joints for you

It all started with a chair. Every morning, 55-year-old Mrs. Meena from Jaipur would sit on the edge of her bed and look at the wooden chair in the room. She would wonder if she could get up, walk to the chair, and sit down without pain. Arthritis had slowly become a part of her life. It decided how long she could cook, how fast she could move, and even how much she could enjoy talking to her granddaughter on the phone. But with time, Meena found something helpful: small and regular daily habits could slowly reduce her pain. Her healing didn’t start with medicine, but with gentle movement, peaceful thinking, and meals made with love and turmeric. Living with arthritis can feel overwhelming, but the truth is—small, consistent habits can significantly reduce discomfort and improve quality of life. By adjusting daily routines and embracing a proactive mind-set, you can take control of your symptoms rather than letting them control you. Habit / Area ...

“I can feel the rain in my knees” — it’s a phrase health professionals hear often. Many people with arthritis believe their joint pain gets worse when the weather changes, especially during cold, damp, or stormy days. But is there science behind this, or is it just a myth? If you live with arthritis, you've probably noticed your joints seem to predict the weather better than the local forecast. Research and real-life experiences suggest that changes in weather—especially temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure—can genuinely impact joint stiffness, swelling, and overall pain levels. Understanding how different weather patterns impact arthritis can empower patients to prepare and manage symptoms/flare-ups more effectively, no matter what the forecast says. The Science behind the Weather-Pain Connection Despite being a widely shared experience, the link between weather and joint pain isn’t fully settled. However, several plausible mechanisms have been propo...