Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acupuncture and yoga may reduce arthritis pain and inflammation
Take on rheumatoid arthritis with acupuncture and yoga, suggest experts in the light of new research. A recent analysis of data from 550 people with rheumatoid arthritis has found “a significant effect of yoga and acupuncture interventions in decreasing [disease activity scores] in patients with rheumatoid arthritis”.
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Ginger to treat autoimmune disease
The important role ginger can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases is revealed in a new study in JCI Insight. The research looked at the impact of ginger supplements on people’s white blood cell function.
Statins appear to reduce some inflammatory markers for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Statins first entered the UK’s medical scene in the 1980s, so the data surrounding them is stacking up. We now know that they do lower cholesterol for people with rheumatoid arthritis, but their effect on the arthritis symptoms themselves has been less clear – until now.
Sleep hormone melatonin may improve bone strength and help with arthritis
Melatonin could be a useful agent for controlling, diminishing or suppressing bone-related disorders including osteoporosis and benefit people with arthritis.
Biolubricants will be created to combat arthritis
A US team has been given a grant to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints.
