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. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease that results from the...
Curcuma Longa Extract Shown to Improve Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month daily intake of both high and low dose bio-optimized Curcuma longa extract significantly reduced osteoarthritic knee pain in participating subjects. Due to the aging population osteoarthritis is increasing globally,...
Natural Eggshell Membrane Reduces Symptoms in Knee Osteoarthritic Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows natural eggshell membrane to be a safe, cost-effective, natural intervention for pain management in osteoarthritic patients. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent chronic rheumatic diseases in the...
Blueberries Improve Pain, Inflammation, and Gait in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study suggests that blueberries may positively affect pain management, improve gait performance, and contribute to better physical functionality for patients with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the...
Herbal Chuanhutongfeng Mixture Improves Chronic Gouty Arthritis
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. Gout is a complex form of inflammatory arthritis caused by...
Highly Bioavailable Curcumin Mitigates Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
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. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with an estimated prevalence of 40 to 100 million...
Antibiotic Prescriptions Associated with a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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. Antibiotic use is worldwide with...
Non-Animal Chondroitin Sulfate Improves Knee Osteoarthritis in Obese Individuals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a non-animal chondroitin sulfate significantly improved knee function, pain, and inflammation markers in participating overweight subjects with moderate knee osteoarthritis. Predictions are that by the year 2020, knee...
Supplements, Diet Changes Can Help with Rheumatoid Arthritis – Informed Opinion
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...
A Comparison of Topical Nigella Sativa Oil and Acetaminophen for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Nigella sativa oil and acetaminophen were both effective in reducing osteoarthritic knee pain in the participating Iranian nursing home patients. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease and a leading source of chronic pain...
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