(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University designed a randomized crossover pilot study and evaluated its feasibility on elderly subjects. The results of their clinical trial protocol, which focused on the effects of gua sha on inflammatory biomarkers, were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. The researchers used a […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis affects more than two million people in the U.S. and approximately 400,000 in the United Kingdom. Rheumatoid arthritis is known as an autoimmune condition, whereas the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and joint pain. The inflammatory condition typically affects females and can be felt in the hands, feet, […]

(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) Vitamin B3 is an essential vitamin that can be obtained from different types of food. It plays a role in digestion, supports mental health, and helps keep the heart, skin, and nervous system healthy. It also contributes to important bodily functions, such as the conversion of food into energy. The different forms of vitamin […]

(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) Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, is associated with pain, swelling, and tenderness in the joints. The best way to prevent gout attacks is to make lifestyle changes, such as avoiding eating foods that contain purine. In most cases, gout affects the joint at the base of your big toe. However, it can also affect […]

(Natural News) A pomegranate is a beautiful red fruit with nutritious arils. This unique superfood may be tricky to open, but it’s worth learning how so you can reap its many health benefits. The pomegranate comes from Punica granatum, a fruit-bearing shrub in the Lythraceae family. Opening the tough, leathery skins of pomegranates reveals clusters of edible […]

(Natural News) While joint pain and arthritis are more common among the elderly, both young and old can suffer from this condition, and debilitating pain can severely affect the quality of life. Therefore, many people resort to over-the-counter drugs or prescription medication. These drugs can temporarily bring relief to pain sufferers. But in the long […]

(Natural News) Many of us associate the joint pain and inflammation of arthritis with the elderly, a large number of whom do indeed suffer with this condition. In reality, however, many thousands of children also suffer with debilitating joint pain, most commonly in the form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). As reported by Natural Health […]