The –ber months have begun, and the air is turning crisp. While most people look forward to the cold weather in our tropical country, the elderly probably don’t. It is believed that the cold season causes more severe joint pains especially among the elderly who have rheumatism or arthritis because of the drop in atmospheric pressure.

How to deal with rheumatism or arthritis

There are many ways to aid parents or grandparents in dealing with rheumatism or arthritis. Always remind them to wear jackets, pants and socks especially at night. If they are overweight, give them a low fat, high-fiber diet to help reduce their weight and ease pressure on the joints. Encourage them to exercise moderately to prevent joint stiffness and reduce swelling.
 
Sure relief

A warm compress may be used on joints if they are not inflamed, but are aching and stiff. Cold compresses may work better on swollen joints. To help lessen the pain, give them Skelan from Unilab. It has medically-proven Naproxen and bilis-absorb action of Sodium that targets pain directly easing intense joint pain, swelling and stiffness.
Together with medication, Skelan promotes dance-exercise in the management of arthritis and rheumatism; advocating mobility and being there for the family. Kaya with Skelan and dance-exercise, ayos ang maga, paninigas at kirot ng arthritis at rayuma; Ayos Na Ang Buto-Buto!