by nhri | May 10, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 109 out of 1180 patients studied were deficient in Vitamin k and had a 56% increased risk of knee osteoarthritis compared to those not deficient in Vitamin K. They also had a 139% risk of cartilage tears. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2007, Arthritis, Devil's Claw, Joint Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Using Devil’s Claw at 480mg twice a day reduced pain and stiffness by 32.7% in eight weeks in patients with mild to moderate arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 10, 2012 | Arthritis, Joint Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent medical study found that massage was significantly better than the usual medical care in reducing the pain and loss of function associated with knee arthritis or osteoarthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 31, 2012 | Arthritis, Botanicals, Devil's Claw, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A summary of studies showed that Devil’s Claw was as effective as traditional pharmaceutical care to relieve pain for osteoarthritis and low back pain. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2008, Arthritis, Fish Oil Supplements, Joint Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 97 arthritis patients, 39% of participants were able to reduce NSAID use by more than 30% for those taking 10 grams of cod liver oil per day. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 19, 2012 | 2007, Arthritis, Fats and Oils - General, Joint Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A month long study involving 47 men and 43 women has shown that krill oil reduced pain score in arthritis by 28.9% and a marker of inflammation by 61. 8% compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 15, 2012 | Arthritis, Joint Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. According to two medical studies, simple lifestyle changes — exercise and weight loss — can prevent and dramatically slow the progression of osteoarthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 16, 2012 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent medical study, curcumin was found to be better than conventional medications at relieving the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 22, 2011 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A recent medical study found that martial art based exercises not only improve the physical condition, but also mental and emotional health. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 27, 2011 | 2011, Arthritis, Chondroitin, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Chondroitin sulfate reduces cartilage loss by 40% and bone marrow lesions by 35%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 29, 2010 | Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin K
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD, Daily Herald Columnist. Research suggests that simply eating better or taking vitamin K supplements could prevent or slow osteoarthritis in a number of people. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 10, 2010 | 2010, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Vitamin B6
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 35 participants with arthritis were given 5 mg folic acid and 100 mg vitamin B6 had a significant decrease in one marker of inflammation, but not significant in two others. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 32 rats, those fed acai pulp had 62% lower levels of a marker for chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 11, 2008 | 2006, Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low Vitamin K levels are associated with hand and knee arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 1, 2008 | 2007, Arthritis, Fats and Oils - General, Joint Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Ninety patients with chronic inflammation were given 300 mg krill oil or a placebo. The krill oil group had a 61.8% better score in an indicator of inflammation. (more…)