Iona Walton
Asian plant – kratom – not yet safe to use as a painkiller
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree-like plant from Southeast Asia that has become popular in Europe and the US for treating pain and managing opioid withdrawal. Continue reading
Mediterranean diet improves bone health of women with fibromyalgia
Adopting a Mediterranean diet should be considered by women with fibromyalgia after new research finds it is an effective way of staving off osteoporosis in this group. Continue reading
Barometric pressure impacts on pain and stress in fibromyalgia suggests new research
Lower barometric pressure may be associated with increased pain and stress levels in people with fibromyalgia says a new study in PLOS ONE. Continue reading
Evidence review questions if salt to blame for rising levels of autoimmune disease
Autoimmune disease is increasing in Western countries and salt could be part of the problem, according to a review of the evidence in Nutrients. Continue reading
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids impact on lupus activity outlines new research
Higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced lupus activity and better quality of sleep, says a study in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
