Category Archives: Aging and Health
A Rheumatoid Arthritis Primer
About 2 percent of the world’s population suffers from a form of arthritis called rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. In the United States, the diagnosis is about 70 out of 1,000 every year. RA is an autoimmune disease that causes the … Continue reading
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Brain Boosters: 10 Ways to Exercise Your Brain
By Assia Mortensen Adults who adopt a proactive attitude toward staying mentally fit often do just that. Anyone who is interested in brain function is probably already on the right track, according to Margie Lachman, chairman of the psychology department … Continue reading
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Cat’s Claw for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Support
Cat’s claw is an herb popular among the indigenous people of Peru, where it is used to treat cancer, diabetes, ulcers, arthritis, and infections, as well as to assist in recovery from childbirth. It is also used as a contraceptive. … Continue reading
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Boswellia for Possible Asthma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and IBS Support
The gummy resin of the boswellia tree has a long history of use in Indian herbal medicine as a treatment for arthritis, bursitis, respiratory diseases, and diarrhea. What Is Boswellia Used for Today? Growing evidence suggests that boswellia has anti-inflammatory … Continue reading
Fish Oil May Be Helpful Towards Cholesterol, Depression, Rheumatoid Arthritis Support and More!
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, one of the two main classes of essential fatty acids. ( Omega-6 fatty acids are the other main type.) Essential fatty acids are special fats that the body needs for optimum health. Interest in … Continue reading
SAMe for Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia Support
S-adenosylmethionine is quite a mouthful; the abbreviation SAMe (pronounced samm-ee) is easier to say. Its chemical structure and name are derived from two materials you may have heard about already: methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid; and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the … Continue reading
White Willow May Be Helpful for Back Pain and Osteoarthritis, Studies are Mixed
Willow bark has been used as a treatment for pain and fever in China since 500 BC. In Europe, it was primarily used for altogether different purposes, such as stopping vomiting, removing warts, and suppressing sexual desire. However, in 1828, … Continue reading
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