May 26, 2016 | arthritis, knee, supplements, Uncategorized |
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been the stepchildren of modern medicine for many years. While their use has skyrocketed due to a mass of supplements on the market, the average family doctor was much more likely to prescribe pharmaceutical concoctions such as...
May 12, 2016 | arthritis, glucosamine, NSAIDs, supplements, Uncategorized |
The Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, and Naprosyn you can buy over the counter are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Once Americans become middle-aged or older, most begin eating NSAIDs like M&Ms. Despite the many troubling studies, bad press and a...
Jan 11, 2016 | arthritis, inflammation, supplements, Uncategorized |
Can CoQ10 help arthritis? Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a supplement that most people associate with protection from heart disease. A study published September 2, 2015, by Archives of Medical Research suggests that it may help in inflammatory arthritis. In particular, in a...
Mar 25, 2015 | curcumin, inflammation, knee, supplements, Uncategorized |
What is curcumin, and what evidence is there that curcumin can help reduce pain in patients with arthritis or other chronic musculoskeletal pain? Curcumin is a chemical substance found in turmeric, a spice used as an ingredient to flavor curries and other Indian...
