by Becky | Jul 6, 2023 | 2022, Alternative Therapies, Arthritis, CBD, Joint Health
Written by Dr. Clara Sartor. CBD use was associated with improvements in pain (83%), physical function (66%), and sleep quality (66%). Additional controlled, randomized clinical trials will help further assess the risk-to-benefit profile and efficacy of this botanical modality for arthritis and arthralgia. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 17, 2022 | 2022, Arthritis, Botanicals, Curcumin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a systemic review and meta-analysis using 29 RCTs involving 2396 participants with 5 types of arthritis show that administration of curcumin and curcuma longa extract resulted in significant improvement in inflammatory markers and symptoms related to arthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 11, 2022 | 2021, Arthritis, Bone Health, Botanicals, Ginseng, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with ginseng extract for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women with osteopenia showed improved makers of bone metabolism and bone formation. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 9, 2019 | 2019, Arthritis, Gout, Joint Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Chuanhutongfeng mixture, containing resveratrol, significantly reduced the joint pain, swelling and stiffness in participants with chronic gouty arthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2017 | 2017, Arthritis, Joint Health, Quercetin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Eight weeks of supplementation with quercetin significantly reduced morning pain, activity –related pain and morning stiffness in the 50 participating arthritic women compared to the placebo group.
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by Becky | Mar 20, 2017 | Arthritis, Immune Health, Joint Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey shares information on the benefits of a diet high in anti inflammatory foods for reducing the pain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as well as decreasing the risk of developing an inflammatory autoimmune disease.
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by Becky | Mar 20, 2017 | 2016, Arthritis, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Collagen supplementation significantly improved measures of pain, stiffness, and physical function in participating subjects.
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by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this 13 week study of 256 racially diverse adults, adequate vitamin D levels were significantly associated with lower levels of arthritic knee pain regardless of obesity status. Also vitamin D levels were significantly decreased in obese individuals compared to those who were not obese. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2002, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Caffeine, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Drinking more than 3 cups of tea daily decreased the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 61% while drinking more than 4 cups of decaffeinated coffee increased the risk by 63%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2014, Arthritis, Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 465 patients with knee pain, those taking glucosamine and chondroitin had the same reduction in arthritis pain as Celebrex. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 18, 2016 | 2010, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Wirtten by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rose hips may help offset the damage to joints by reactive oxygen species thought to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2013, Arthritis, Joint Health, UC-II (Undenatured Collagen)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 55 middle aged adults, the group taking UC II was able to do a knee extension exercise twice as long before pain began. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2007, Arthritis, Botanicals, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 204 patients with arthritic hand pain found that arnica topical gel, when applied to painful arthritic hands for 21 days, was as effective as ibuprofen in reducing hand pain and improving joint function. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 22, 2016 | 2012, Arthritis, Ginger, Joint Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A ginger and glucosamine preparation reduced the pain of osteoarthritis by 9% compared to an increase of 14.6% in those treated with a traditional drug. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2003, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Fish Oil Supplements, Joint Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis show 31% improvement in joint health with fish oil. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | 2013, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Fish Oil Supplements, Joint Health
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. In a randomized controlled trial, patients given 10ml of fish oil in conjunction with standard drug therapy saw significant improvement in symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 1, 2016 | 2007, Arthritis, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Comfrey root ointment reduced arthritic pain by 54%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2013, Arthritis, Bone Health, Sulforaphane
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Cell study suggests that sulforaphane, an antioxidant found in broccoli, may block IL-1, an inflammatory protein present in osteoarthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 16, 2013 | 2002, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Cat's Claw, Joint Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This article discusses the herb, Cat’s Claw, native to rain forests of Peru which was found to significantly decrease painful and tender arthritic joints. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 30, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Essential Oils, Fats and Oils - General, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study determined that inhaling eucalyptus oil for 30 minutes significantly decreased pain after total knee replacement surgery and also significantly decreased blood pressure. (more…)