Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week supplementation of 500 mg eggshell membrane decreased perceived pain scores to 2.98 ± 1.51 points, resulting in significantly reduced pain with respect to the control group (p < 0.014). Osteoarthritis (OA) is the...
Herbal Formulations Containing Tamarindus indica Seed Extract Significantly Improved Joint Mobility and Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain in Subjects with Mild-to-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the 56-day study demonstrate the efficacy of tamarind-containing botanical compositions on alleviating pain and improving joint function and physical mobility scores in participants through the reduction of low-grade...
Turmeric as Effective as Acetaminophen in Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patient response on the WOMAC scale demonstrated that 18% of the turmeric group experienced at ≥50% reduction in stiffness (p= 0.0002). Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease characterized by progressive breakdown of the...
Thermal Mineral Bath as an Effective Alternative Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Thermal mineral bath therapy significantly improved quality of life (p<0.05) and functionality (p=0.01) in patients with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis occurring in adults over the age...
Cannabidiol Prevents Pain and Nerve Damage in a Rat Model of Osteoarthritis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. CBD significantly blocked transient osteoarthritis pain, while prophylactic CBD treatment significantly prevented the later development of pain and nerve damage in the OA joints of a rat model. Although osteoarthritis (OA)...
Fish Oil Supplementation Lessens Osteoarthritic Pain in Overweight and Obese Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fish oil supplementation reduced osteoarthritic pain and burden in sedentary overweight/obese elderly adults and improved their microvascular function and well-being. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful, debilitating and progressive...
Plasma vs. Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid were equally effective treatments in the 192 study participants with knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States and is more common...
Specific Collagen Peptide Supplementation Improves Chronic Ankle Instability in Athletes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six months’ supplementation with SCP resulted in significant improvements in ankle stability, reduced sprains and a reduced risk of further injury in the three-month follow-up period. Ankle sprains, of which 31-40% may lead to permanent...
Factors that Impact Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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. Rheumatoid arthritis is...
Yoga Based Mind-Body Intervention Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
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) . RA is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease that is the unintended...
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