Aswagandha (plant root) shows promise as rheumatoid arthritis treatment
A plant root used in traditional medicine in India should be properly trialled for use in rheumatoid arthritis and a range of other conditions after an evidence review suggests that it could have positive benefits. Continue reading
Exercise “effective treatment” for fibromyalgia says evidence review
Aerobic exercise and strength training are of great benefit to people with fibromyalgia says a review of the evidence in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. Continue reading
Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture says new research
Older people who have a hip fracture are more likely to walk if they are not deficient in vitamin D, says research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Continue reading
Nutritional factors do interact with chronic musculoskeletal pain – latest research
While research shows, without doubt, that a healthy diet can reduce some arthritis symptoms, the evidence about specific dietary components and chronic musculoskeletal pain is a little sketchy. So experts teamed up to review the studies that have been done in the area to see if specific patterns are emerging, and report their findings in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Continue reading
Powder from nopal cactus does not reduce osteoporosis says small study
The nopal cactus is high in levels of antioxidants and people take it for a variety of health-related reasons. New research in the Journal of Food Medicine suggests that women looking to improve their bone health should look elsewhere, however. Continue reading
