Hand care for people with arthritis
This certified organic hand lotion leaves skin feeling beautifully soft and moisturised. Enriched with skin-conditioning sunflower oil, protective beeswax to help lock in moisture, and a purifying blend of organic essential oils, it’s the perfect treat for aching hand joints.
Organic Defence Hand Cream 50ml is available for £6.50 (50ml) from www.nealsyardremedies.com or tel 0800 0832 111. Continue reading
Target calcium crystal deposits to relieve osteoarthritis knee pain
Calcium crystal deposits in the knee contribute to joint damage and could represent a successful area of treatment, says new research in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
Gut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia
Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia.
People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes. Continue reading
The iconic actor and writer Sheila Hancock reveals stress induces rheumatoid arthritis flares
Sheila Hancock’s successes extend way beyond her phenomenal award-winning acting career. A celebrated author, she is interested in world events, tragedies, politics, and helps where she can, working tirelessly for charities and in schools.
Personal sadness comes to us all and Sheila has had her fair share, so she was well-equipped to take on a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in her eighties, seeing it as another challenge to be faced. Continue reading
Our cells’ leaky batteries – mitochondria – seem to drive inflammation
“Leaky” mitochondria (the powerhouses of our cells) can drive harmful inflammation responsible for diseases such rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Continue reading
