Take care of your hands

Winter can cause your skin to dry out. It is especially the hands that suffer the most.

Here is a home remedy to soothe those hands:

1. Take three tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of cooking oil. Mix the sugar and oil and then beat it to a blended consistency.

2. Rub it into your hands and keep rubbing it for about 5 minutes, then rinse the hands thoroughly with warm water. The dead coarse skin cells should be removed with this action, leaving your hands soft and clean.

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Swim your pain away

Swimming, water aerobics and other exercises in warm water are particularly beneficial to people living with arthritis.

Here’s what you should know:

First find out from your doctor if it’s safe for you to exercise in warm water. If she gives the thumbs-up, you can do fairly vigorous exercises in a spa bath, but remember that the temperature should be lower than when you’re doing very gentle movements. When you first enter the spa bath, spend a few minutes allowing your muscles to become accustomed to the warmth. Then start your exercise routine. If you feel uncomfortable or nauseous at any stage, get out of the water immediately.

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