For adults taking either MSM or glucosamine for their arthritis pain, a new study from India says a combination of both nutrients provides the most potent relief. This is important news for the millions of North Americans that suffer from long-term health problems due...
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Grandmaโs cure for stiff joints?
Researchers from Cardiff University report that cod liver oil is effective in slowing the destruction of joint cartilage in patients with arthritis. The trial shows that 86% of pre-operative patients with arthritis who took cod liver oil capsules daily had absent or...
Grandma Was Right! Cod liver oil helps aching joints, study shows
Scientists from Cardiff University report that cod liver oil is effective in slowing the destruction of joint cartilage in patients with osteoarthritis. For the first time ever, the clinical study provides unique human evidence of the effectiveness of cod liver oil in...
Arthritis Awareness: Vitamin D may play important role
Getting more vitamin D appears to improve muscle strength and physical function for vitamin D-deficient patients with knee osteoarthritis, say researchers. Previous studies have linked low vitamin D with a greater risk for severity of knee osteoarthritis; however,...
Good News for Joint Health: Collagen may prevent and treat osteoarthritis
Collagen could play a role in the prevention and treatment of degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, suggests new research from scientists at Kiel University in Germany. Collagen, a structural protein in connective tissue, can stimulate the production of...
Natural Anti-inflammatory: Devilโs claw equally effective as drugs
The herb devilโs claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a traditional south African anti-inflammatory remedy for pain and has been used in Europe to relieve pain from osteoarthritis over the past 50 years. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Freiburg,...
Hope for Arthritis: Topical glucosamine/chondroitin found to reduce pain
Results of a clinical study conducted by the Department of Complementary Medicine at RMIT University reveal new hope for arthritis sufferers. Researchers found that a topical preparation of glucosamine and chondroitin produced progressive reduction of pain due to knee...
Joint Research: Glucosamine eases chronic knee pain
If sore, stiff joints are slowing you down, you may be interested in the results of a recent study by Australian researchers. They report that glucosamine supplements can reduce knee pain in people with cartilage damage and may help in cases of osteoarthritis. Their...
Joint Benefits: ease arthritis naturally
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of physical disability among adults. By the year 2030, an estimated 20% of North Americans will be over 65 and at risk for the condition. Fortunately, there is a growing acceptance in the health care community and the...