Category: Arthritis

4 Ways to Fight Arthritis Pain

As people age, they often complain about pain attributable to arthritis, a swelling of the body’s joints, especially those of the hands, knees and feet. They aren’t alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 52 million individuals in the United States suffer from arthritis; interestingly, of this figure, nearly 300,000 […]

Can Cinnamon fight off Arthritis?

Effects on Alzheimer’s and Inflammation Besides the evidence from a June 2011 report from Tel Aviv University about its effect warding off neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, it reduces pain linked to arthritis: The research team at Tel Aviv University tested CEppt on mice that were raised with five aggressive strains of Alzheimer’s-inducing genes.  When given […]

Back Arthritis and Treatment Techniques

Some 5% of all lower back problems is due to inflammation from arthritis rather than spinal injuries like hernia or slipped discs.  One form, axial spondyloarthritis, impacting the junction between the pelvis and the spine known as the sacroiliac joint and typically first impacts people in their mid 20s.  There are a number of helpful techniques, or […]

Biologics Continue Showing Off their Power against Rheumatoid Arthritis

Biologics are an increasingly popular technique for treating rheumatoid arthritic (RA) patients.  Many are designed to treat RA or other forms of arthritis, but also are prescribed against anemia and psoriasis.  What exactly are biologics? Biologics are genetically engineered proteins derived from human genes. They are designed to inhibit specific components of the immune system that […]

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