(Natural News) In this study, European researchers objectively assessed the safety and efficacy of acupuncture treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by pain, functional disability, poor quality of life (QoL), high socio-economic impact and high annual costs. Although acupuncture is widely used, […]

(Natural News) The Brazilian ironwood, known natively as juca or pau-ferro, is grown in the Northeast Region of Brazil where it is commonly used as a treatment for illnesses such as diarrhea and cough. Studies suggest that ironwood leaves contain anti-inflammatory properties. Ironwood leaves reduce joint inflammation In a recent study, researchers from Federal University […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by inflammation, swelling, and pain around the joints and other organs of the body. There is no available cure for RA at present. Patients are only prescribed medications, such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids, to relieve its symptoms and slow down its progression. But for patients who wish to avoid the side […]

(Natural News) For thousands of years, acupuncture has been used in Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. This healing art involves the insertion of fine needles in certain sites along the body called acupoints. A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine confirmed that acupuncture safely and effectively improves rheumatoid arthritis of […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the University of Porto and the University of Coimbra in Portugal and the University of Rome II in Italy found that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. For the study, […]

(Natural News) One of the most widely used methods for relieving pain is acupuncture. It is especially recommended to people with rheumatoid arthritis – a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints and other body organs. Because of its scope, people suffering from RA have a high risk of developing other […]

(Natural News) Patients suffering from arthritis can get drug-free pain relief through the healing efficacy of whole-body massage treatment. A recent study showed that taking regular sessions of massage therapy can help alleviate the painful symptoms of the chronic disease. The experiment was conducted by researchers at Duke University who gathered 200 patients diagnosed with arthritis of […]

(Natural News) A systematic review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reported that electroacupuncture may be used in managing knee osteoarthritis. Evidence showed that it may help reduce knee osteoarthritis symptoms and improve the physical functioning of people with this condition. Many older adults suffer from knee osteoarthritis, a common chronic degenerative disease. […]

(Natural News) Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by inflammation and pain. It could also cause tissue damage and morbidity. Researchers from Iraq evaluated the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects of orally administered resveratrol in knee OA patients. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Resveratrol is a natural phenol and a powerful antioxidant with […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a widely used alternative medicine for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, but its effectiveness on preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) in people with RA has not been investigated. Researchers from Taiwan conducted a large-scale study assessing the CHD risk in acupuncture users and non-users of RA patients. Their findings were published in the […]