by Becky | Sep 19, 2022 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High serum omega-3 fatty acid pattern was associated with low C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, less high disease activity (DAS28 > 5.1), and less corticosteroid treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular Health, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals several novel findings regarding the progression of plaque and coronary atherosclerosis (CA) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that could have substantial clinical and research implications. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Depression, Fitness and Exercise, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreased the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Fitness and Exercise, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that yoga, by targeting mind-body connections, may positively modify the pathobiology of autoimmunity at cellular and molecular levels. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 9, 2019 | 2017, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A novel bioavailable blend of curcuminoids in a turmeric matrix significantly improved symptoms and biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2019 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis which may be due to a disrupted highly diverse microbial ecosystem or the underlying infections driving the risk. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 25, 2019 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Accumulating research suggests that the root cause of RA may be found in the quality of the bacteria in the bowels and how we react to them. Supplements, probiotics, diet and therapies that focus on changing the environment have been found beneficial in the treatment of RA. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 10, 2018 | 2016, Alternative Therapies, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Essential Oils, Joint Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A six-week intervention of aromatherapy or reflexology significantly reduced mean pain and fatigue scores in the participating intervention groups compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2018 | 2016, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Environmental Health, Joint Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study identifies several potential risk factors such as specific agricultural pesticides, solvents, and chemical fertilizers that may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, while a lifetime livestock exposure (as a child and adult), as compared to no livestock exposure involving animal contact may be protective. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 5, 2017 | 2017, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study found that elderly Japanese subjects with rheumatoid arthritis consumed significantly more grains and less monounsaturated fats, vegetables, and meat compared to their age-matched healthy controls.
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by Becky | Jul 25, 2017 | 2015, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Vitamin K
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study participants with rheumatoid arthritis had significant improvement in clinical and biochemical parameters for bone health after three months of MK-7 supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2016 | 2009, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Joint Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 58 female patients with rheumatoid arthritic pain, those taking andrographics paniculata for 14 weeks experienced a 23.4% reduction in pain compared to 5.2% in the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Joint Health, UC-II (Undenatured Collagen)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study on 55 participants with joint pain after exercise, showed that 80% were pain free after three months of taking collagen. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study showed that those with high blood levels of vitamin D were 5.15 times less likely to have rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 13, 2013 | 2012, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a study on mice, researchers found that krill oil significantly slowed the development and progression of arthritis. Mice in the control group had a 42.9% incidence of arthritis, compared to only a 15.4% incidence in the krill oil group. (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 | 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…)