By GMI Reporter Could properly performed squats, lunges and leg lifts relieve knee osteoarthritis symptoms better than Celebrex or Advil? This groundbreaking study found a tailored 12-week exercise program yielded superior improvement in pain, function and quality of life compared to NSAID treatment in knee…
By Study Finds Common painkillers can make the misery of osteoarthritis even worse, a new study warns. Ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are among the many drugs for relieving aching joints. However, researchers say they may aggravate inflammation of the knee over time. They belong to…
By Matthew Farrow, University of Bradford Many people with rheumatoid arthritis avoid exercise for fear that it may make their arthritis worse. While it may be hard to exercise with arthritis, staying as active as possible has actually been shown to reduce pain and improve…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Turmeric extract, when combined with gingerols in ginger and piperine in black pepper, shows promise for addressing osteoarthritis, with results similar to those achieved by a common anti-inflammatory medication Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder that is the leading cause of…
Previous research has demonstrated a variety of health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil, cereals, fruit and vegetables, fish, and a moderate amount of dairy, meat, and wine. Now results from an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggest…
A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with Medterra CBD conducted the first scientific studies to assess the potential therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) for arthritic pain in dogs, and the results could lead the way to studying its effect…
By Alexa Erickson In our modern-day world, when something goes awry with our health, we often seek the advice of a medical professional to help understand what is going on and how we can treat it. While becoming aware of our ailments is important, the…
Contrary to popular belief, cartilage in human joints can repair itself through a process similar to that used by creatures such as salamanders and zebrafish to regenerate limbs, researchers at Duke Health found. Publishing online Oct. 9 in the journal Science Advances, the researchers identified…
Arthritis is considered to be the most common joint disorder in the world, with around half of all adults over 65 suffering from the condition. Some of the most common prescription medications are anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and paracetamol. However, these medications can come with…
By Adonia Dennis, Natural Blaze Arthritis is a disease that can cause severely painful symptoms in joints throughout the entire body. According to the Arthritis Foundation, over 50 million American adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, which accounts for more than 20% of all…
By John Summerly Moringa oleifera has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value and medicinal benefits. Different parts of Moringa contain a profile of important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, amino acids and various phenolics. It possesses antitumor,…
Image: Cherry Marketing Institute By Heather Callaghan New study shows that tart cherry juice lowered blood uric acid levels and a marker for inflammation – but that’s not all! True story: there was a man who had such severe gout, his doctor told him he’d…
by Dr. David Juan September is National Arthritis Awareness Month. The Arthritis Foundation will spend this month drawing attention to arthritis to help the more than 50 million Americans who live with the condition, including many well-known names, such as actors Kathleen Turner and David…
by Dr. Richard Foxx If you suffer from osteoarthritis pain, you’re likely well aware that one of the worst places for flare-ups is in your hands. It’s not only painful, but it’s extremely frustrating and greatly lowers a person’s quality of life. It makes simple…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Did you know that the key to relieving the terrible pain of rheumatoid arthritis may lie…in your stomach? Inside every single human on the planet—including you—there is a community of millions residing. It’s called your microbiome, and it’s made up of…
by Dr. David Juan Are you finding that the drugs touted by big pharma and prescribed by most doctors aren’t helping your painful rheumatoid arthritis? You’re not alone. And what other options are there, really? It’s a tough pain to treat. But wait…there’s some news…
by Dr. Richard Foxx Because rheumatoid arthritis is a condition affecting joints and bones, it’s important to make sure there is blood flowing through the area in order to avoid pain and stiffness. You also want to keep the muscles in your wrist, hands, and forearms…
by Dr. Richard Foxx Rheumatoid arthritis plagues 21 million Americans at some point in their lives, creating pain, discomfort and disability. Although it attacks various areas of the body—knees, shoulders, and feet—one of the most common and painful places it invades are the hands. The…
Chemical compounds synthesised in the laboratory, similar to those found in cannabis, could be developed as potential drugs to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. These compounds could also reduce joint inflammation, according to new research carried out at the Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre at…
by Sayer Ji A highly promising pilot study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research[i] broke new ground in 2012 by identifying a safe and effective natural alternative to drug therapy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful and debilitating…
