Did you know that Moving Is The Best Medicine for Osteoarthritis pain? The Ad Council and The Arthritis Foundation have teamed up to work on this new campaign to inform people with arthritis and their loved ones that regular, moderate exercise
reduces joint pain and stiffness, builds strong muscle around the joints, and increases flexibility and endurance. It reduces inflammation from arthritis and related conditions and lowers the risk of other chronic conditions. It also helps promote overall health and fitness by giving you more energy, helping you sleep better, controlling your weight, decreasing depression, and giving you more self-esteem. Furthermore, exercise can help stave off other health problems such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
Having extra weight on your body increases the pressure on your joints. Moving and being active can help prevent weight gain or help you lose those extra pounds. Don’t forget to eat right too.
I have both Osteoarthritis and Rhuematoid Arthritis yet I try to move as much as I can. I walk around the house, even walking extra when I do my chores. I stretch and move when I’m brushing my teeth and washing up. When I’m sitting at the computer for hours, I take breaks to stand up and move around. Swimming is one of the best types of exercise because you don’t put any pressure on your joints. Every little bit helps. Be sure to talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program. Please visit Fight Arthritis Pain to find the right exercise for you, to learn how to cope with pain and to check out the Movement Tracker.
Giveaway: An Osteoarthritis Awareness Premium Pack which includes:
o   A DVD of Tai Chi For Arthritis
o   ThermaCare,
o   Pilot Dr. Grip Pen
o   5 Hefty 1 zip storage bag coupons
o   5 Instant Maxwell coupons
o   Cardinal EasyOpen Binders
o   Scrubbing bubbles coupon book
The Rules:
1. Contest starts now and ends August 14th midnight EST.
2. Open to adults 18 and over from US.
3. One submission per household.
4. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
5. Winner have 2 days to claim prize via email.
6. Have fun and tell your friends.
How To Enter:
For One Entry For Each Below: (please leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Leave a comment about a type of exercise you do
2. Enter another giveaway and leave a comment on which one.
3. Use the Share Button and share this post (for example on Facebook, Reddit, etc.) Leave a comment for each place you shared. One point for each share.
4. Use the Like Button by this post. Leave a comment that you clicked on it.
5. Tweet this exactly. You may tweet this daily: (leave a link to your tweet or your Twitter ID)
#Win An Arthritis Premium Pack @ConnieFoggles #health #giveaway http://bit.ly/d0N6TY PL RT
Disclosure: There was no compensation for this post. The information was provide by YouCast on behalf of the Ad Council and The Arthritis Foundation.
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I walk around a high school track. My last goal was 7 miles for 7 days. On the last day, it was pouring rain and I still kept going. Then lightning came and my sweetie made me stop – I only had 5 out of 21 laps to go
He said it was close enough.
I’d love to win this for my father – he needs to get moving more…arthritis + diabetes.
I spend most of my time chasing my kids….(and doing laps in the pool and walking on the treadmill!)
I have entered the Breyers giveaway
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I go and walk an hour with my letter carrier. It is far less boring than going it alone.
My husband and I are big time walkers.
yoga, walking & meditation
I have osteoarthritis in my spine and spinal stenosis. Needless to say pain is my constant companion. I have started walking and am losing weight. Hopefully they will help enough that I won’t forever be addicted to pain killer.
I like water aerobics.
Thanks for the chance.
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i walk mverno@roadrunner.com
I basically walk about a mile/two once a month..
I play Wii tennis
I prefer brisk walking.
We do a lot of walking. Especialy this time of year when the weather is good.
yoga
entered the Breyers giveaway
I love to walk. Thanks for the chance to win the prize pack for my mom.
walking is my main form of exercise
entered the milly giveaway
water areobics
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
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We take family walks and I play tag with the kids. When I have time, I do some yoga.
Walking is the best kind of exercise for me!
I entered your Breyers giveaway
I walk a lot and I garden, which allows me to stretch and do weight lifting. I always feel better after!
For my exercise I walk and/or do my WII fit
shared giveaway on facebook – Rachel Grimes
tweeted http://twitter.com/Rachelie123/status/20978965763
The best exercise that I do is walking.
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I walk my dogs for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.
I like to lay flat on my back on the floor with my knees in my chest. I move my legs back and forth. It’s great for my abs, and it’s like a massage for my back!
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I’m entered in the Milly giveaway.
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I walk everyday
daily tweet http://twitter.com/Rachelie123/status/21061176742
I walk on our treadmill 3 miles / 5 times per week to get my exercise! We also recently purchased the Wii Fit so I have been doing that as well!
We go on jogs with the dogs.
At home I listen to an oldies radio station. When an artist such as Ricky Nelson is played, I stop what I’m doing, get up and dance around the room. It’s both mentally and physically refreshing.
only exercise i get nowadays is walking and yardwork
I try to walk an hour or so a day.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lazybones344/status/21104436942
I entered the Milly the Pinkest Kitten giveaway.
I do some slow stretching and walking.
I also entered the Milly the Pinkest Kitten giveaway.
I use my treadmill and walk my dogs.
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Brutus Duffy
Also entered the Millie plush giveaway.
I used to do Tai Chi for a little while but I haven’t beenable to.
I walk both dogs daily (they have to be walked separately) and make sure that they get adequate ‘outside time’ and I get off the couch!
walk,swim and sports of all kinds!
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The excerise I do most often is isometrics…seems to work for me. Thank you.
I like to lift weights!
I walk with my neighbor lady/friend
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when I exercise I do yoga
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I mostly walk … lots and lots of walking. But I also swim or try out new exercises/play on the Wii Fit whenever opportunity makes itself available.
I walk the dog daily, hit the gym 3 days a week, and swim whenever I can.
I used the like button by the post.
Tweeted the giveaway here. http://twitter.com/Fatally_Flayed/status/21193365056
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My husband and I both have different kinds of arthritis, and I’m not supposed to be in the sun, so this would be great!
I take the Arthritis class at the Easter Seals Warm Water Therapy Pool 3 times a week. I highly recommend it. Thanks for the contest.
I walk daily.
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/darcy1956/status/21196841802
http://twitter.com/slehan/status/21197252483
Posted to FB: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000229693838&v=wall&story_fbid=110717592316676&ref=mf
I do pilates.
I entered to win the T.J. Maxx card.
I tweeted – http://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/21199098451
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I walk my dog, walk on the treadmill on incline, do The Firm and some light weights.
i do aerobic exercise.
Stair climbing