November 17, 2006

Arthritis: What Are The Most Effective Arthritis Treatment Options Available?

by Giselle Davis, Sanoviv

Arthritis is a very common medical condition, estimated to affect around seven million people in the UK and approximately 15 million people in the United States. It is the leading cause of disability over the age of 65. Rheumatoid arthritis is marked by tender, warm, swollen and stiff joints. The three most common varieties are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout, all of which are accompanied by symptoms of inflammation, stiffness, redness and joint pain.

The true cause of arthritis is not known. Prednisone or other steroid therapies are often the first line of treatment.

Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States. More

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November 15, 2006

Arthritis: Is there a role for Glucosamine and Chondroitin in Arthritis?

by Dr Phil Hariram

Glucosamine and Chondroitin have been aggressively promoted as safe and effective arthritis treatment. The adverts are everywhere and the Sunday tabloid is likely to have a full page spread on the benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis. Is it just hype or is there evidence that these two items are useful treatment for arthritis?

Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar produced by the body and present in cartilage. There are no serious side effects with glucosamine. It is extracted from shells of shellfish so if you are allergic to shellfish be aware of this. If you are a diabetic, remember that glucosamine is an amino acid sugar and can impact on your blood sugar level.

Chondroitin is a carbohydrate compound and is present in cartilage. It gives the cartilage elasticity. Articular surface of joints are protected by cartilage (articular cartilage) and this cartilage is a tough smooth gristle that reduces friction and protects the underlying bone from wear. Damage and wear of the cartilage is seen on an x-ray as loss of joint space. Cartilage contains both glucosamine and chondroitin. More

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July 2, 2006

Arthritis: Macular degeneration And Diseases Linked to Vegetable Oils

by Chris Gupta

‘In the 1920s and 30s they started to get big presses that produced hundreds of tons of vegetable oil,’ Dr Beaumont said. ‘In 1957 margarine outsold butter so we’ve had this massive infiltration of our food chain by vegetable oils.’
Vegetable oils are implicated in diabetes, which also leads to blindness, heart disease and cancer… due to loss of Vitamin E from to the processing these oils. More

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June 23, 2006

Arthritis Natural Cure

Find out what a 43-Year Sufferer of Arthritis did that Shocks Her Doctors With a Natural Arthritis Cure Without Expensive Medication Or Surgery!

Learn why most doctors don’t want you to know this, I Cured My Arthritis You Can Too. Discover the amazing natural arthritis treatment program that makes you pain-free.

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