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 | 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 | Jan 7, 2013 | 2012, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers recently found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who took 1,000 mg curcumin per day had a 83.2% decrease in a measure of inflammation in swollen joints, compared to a 68.9% drop in patients who took an anti-inflammatory drug. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 11, 2012 | 2004, Aloe Vera, Autoimmune Disease, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group. (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 | 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 | Nov 19, 2008 | Autoimmune Disease, Olive & Monosaturated, Skin Health
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. The anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil are helpful for mild to moderate psoriasis. (more…)