Archive for the 'Rheumatoid Diseases' Category
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
It’s one of the best-researched, best-selling herbal remedies. But what do we really know?
Researchers from the University of Naples Federico II, in Italy reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Cholesterol/Lipids, Common Cold, Cramps, Diabetes Mellitus, Garlic, High Blood Pressure, Infection, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)
Monday, February 8th, 2010
This study suggests that cod liver oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
Cod-liver oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (2)
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Researchers from Osmani Medical College, in Bangladesh report that taking omega-3 reduced the need for taking the granddaddy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine in California studied arthritis patients who were unable or unwilling to attend a small-group arthritis self-management program (ASMP). (more…)
Electronic Media, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)
Monday, August 24th, 2009
In this study by researchers in the US and the Netherlands it was better than sulfasalazine (Azulfidine).
Thunder god vine (Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F; TWHF) has been used in China for centuries to treat a spectrum of inflammatory diseases. (more…)
Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland report that yoga, breathing, and relaxation significantly reduced joint tenderness and swelling in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The study was presented during the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco. (more…)
Rheumatoid Diseases, Yoga | Comments (0)
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
The most recent review of balneotherapy comes from the Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS), in Athens, Greece. (more…)
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Balneotherapy, Fibromyalgia, Pain-Back, Parkinson's, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)
Saturday, July 18th, 2009
In a Medscape editorial, Dr. George Griffing from Saint Louis University in Missouri outlines the benefits. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Cancer, Cholesterol/Lipids, Cod-liver oil, Diabetes Mellitus, High Blood Pressure, Rheumatoid Diseases, Vitamins | Comments (2)
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Ms. Meenakshi Khatta is a nurse practitioner and associate professor at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Nurse Khatta has reviewed the use of CAM to treat pain due to musculoskeletal conditions.
Here are her findings on herbal supplements used to treat fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
Ayurveda, Blackcurrant, Boswellia, Bromelain, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chiropractic, Devil's Claw, Diet-Nutrition, Evening Primrose, Fibromyalgia, Ginger, Ginseng, Milk Thistle, Osteoarthritis, Phytodolor, Phytoestrogens, Pycnogenol, Rheumatoid Diseases, Turmeric, White Willow | Comments (0)
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article on herbals.
Here are the author’s take-away points, with additional references added. (more…)
Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Alzheimer's Dementia, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Asthma/Allergy, Black Cohosh, Bleeding Disorders, Chamomile, Cochrane Library, Common Cold, DHEA, Diet-Nutrition, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Fatigue, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Gout, Heart Disease, Herbals, Huntington's, Menopause, Prostate, Rheumatoid Diseases, Saw Palmetto, Sleep (Insomnia), Sleep Apnea, St. John's Wort, Stress, Sunscreen, Valerian | Comments (0)
