(Natural News) Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the joints in the hands, hips, knees and spine. Although it occurs often in older adults, people of any age can develop this chronic and degenerative condition. OA can be caused by age, injury or joint damage wearing down the cartilage — […]

(Natural News) Older adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis could benefit from brisk walking and other forms of physical activity. A recent study found that regular movement makes it easier for the elderly to move and complete everyday tasks. In the U.S., osteoarthritis — where cartilage wears away, causing the bones to rub up against each other — is […]

(Natural News) Osteoarthritis is a chronic and painful condition that can limit a person’s movements. Ironically, a recent study suggests that if you want to manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis, you should consider moving around more. According to the study, which appeared in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, brisk walking for just one hour […]

(Natural News) An international study conducted by researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston revealed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be used to improve pain, as well as restore knee function and overall wellness, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The results of the study were published in […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a type of healing technique that has been shown to relieve pain, including those caused by osteoarthritis. In addition to this, it can also improve gait or mobility in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, according to a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In the study, a […]

(Natural News) Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative, “wear and tear” type of arthritis that commonly occurs in older adults. It develops gradually and causes pain that worsens over time. Fortunately, researchers at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China and Marche Polytechnic University in Italy found a natural way to manage this disease. They discovered […]

(Natural News) Heberden’s nodes refer to bony growths that form on the joints closest to your fingertips. These growths are partly responsible for the gnarled look of arthritic hands. According to a study, Heberden’s nodes in finger joints could indicate knee osteoarthritis. The study was published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. Heberden’s nodes and arthritis Heberden’s nodes […]

(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 […]