Iona Walton
Evidence review suggests which non-opioid painkillers help chronic pain conditions
Pain relief is a hot topic due to issues around addiction, side effects and whether some painkillers actually work. Continue reading
Eating more fruit and veg makes bones stronger
An increase in plant food consumption – irrespective of whether meat is eaten or not – is associated with improved bone mineralisation markers in healthy people with normal bone mineral density. Continue reading
Neuromodulation with transcranial magnetic stimulation has potential as a fibromyalgia treatment
Non-invasive stimulation of the brain using electromagnetic fields continues to show promise for people with fibromyalgia, says new research. Continue reading
People with chronic pain do not think diet is a factor says new research
We are what we eat, some say, but a small study from Australia has found that our relationship with food can be much more complicated than we think. Continue reading
Acceptance and commitment therapy may help manage pain and fatigue
A form of therapy that encourages people to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fight or feel guilty about them, helps people with fibromyalgia and may be useful in management of other rheumatic diseases. Continue reading
