Rheumatoid Arthritis
Think positive to obtain best results from arthritis treatment
Positive expectations about the success of rheumatoid arthritis treatment seems to influence its eventual outcome, highlights interesting research in a leading journal.
Continue readingOmega-3 lowers inflammation and stress in body and mind
A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may reduce stress-related inflammation and help slow the effects of ageing, new research suggests. The fatty acids have been found to suppress damage and boost protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event.
Continue readingAromatherapy benefits people with arthritis says evidence review
The use of aromatherapy in arthritis and other rheumatic conditions is given the thumbs up in a new evidence review, and lavender oil is the most popular.
Continue readingAgents linked to industrialisation may be the root of inflammatory arthritis due to their impact on the gut lining
The impact of modern living on the gut’s epithelial barrier may be to blame for inflammatory arthritis and other conditions a research team suggests in a leading journal.
Continue readingThe vital role of arthritis drugs in COVID-19 treatment
Arthritis drugs have hit the headlines as treatment for COVID-19. What does the evidence say so far? Two stages of COVID-19 have been recognised: the initial viral stage and the immune response phase, when we see hyperinflammation associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Continue reading