Scientists are discovering more and more links between gut bacteria and various ailments. One recent study has found that the presence of certain bacteria may be linked to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. For the study, researchers performed DNA analysis...
A recent study suggests that consuming omega-3 fatty acids could help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, allowing patients to cut back on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 183 individuals with diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis consumed 2.7 grams of omega-3s daily...
Did you ever think that eating Indian cuisine could potentially alleviate arthritis pain? Probably not, but studies have shown that curcumin - the primary bioactive ingredient in the Indian spice turmeric - could reduce inflammation. The latest in this line...
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the knee joint, commonly treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. However, long term use of NSAID’s can have serious side effects such as ulcers, kidney failure and liver failure. A...
Arthritis can be a crippling condition that inhibits mobility and causes constant pain. According to a recent joint study by researchers at the VA Medical Center and at the University of Pennsylvania, tart cherry juice may help ease the symptoms...
Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School conducted a study showing that ginger root significantly reduces inflammation of the colon, a precursor to colon cancer. Colon cancer is an increasingly common affliction in the United States with an expected...
Good news if you are looking to maintain a healthy weight: researchers in Exeter, UK, have released a study suggesting that calcium intake is associated with small reductions in weight. The findings were published in the June 2011 issue of...
A study presented by the Emirates Arthritis Foundation at the EULAR 2011 Annual Congress the week of May 25, 2011 suggests that practicing Raj yoga may improve disease activity scores and health assessment questionnaires in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Raj...
A series of three studies presented the week of April 9, 2011 at the Experimental Biology annual meeting in Washington, DC highlighted a large list of health benefits associated with tart cherries. The studies were conducted by researchers from the...
