Arthritis
Eggshell Membrane Eases Knee Arthritis
When it comes to osteoarthritis, many patients are desperately seeking natural alternatives to NSAIDs for pain and disability. Enter eggshell membrane. Previously shown to relieve joint pain and stiffness in arthritis patients, eggshell membrane is again proving itself to be a powerful therapy for osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis. This isRead
Radiofrequency Ablation Achieves Pain Relief for Advanced Degenerative Arthritis
A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients suffering from moderate to severe degenerative arthritis in their hip and shoulder joints, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Researchers said the procedure could help reduce reliance on addictiveRead
Clinical Trial of Eggshell Membrane for Knee Osteoarthritis
In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of water-soluble chicken eggshell membrane hydrosylate (WSEM) dietary supplement (BiovaFlexÒ) on knee function, mobility, and general health for knee osteoarthritis (OA). There is no standard for treatment for OA. Typical treatments focus on painRead
Curcumin Compared with Diclofenac for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the fourth leading cause of disability. Symptoms can follow an injury, but typically they begin after age 40 of knee. Highly prevalent among obese patients, the estimated incidence is 10% to 15% in the population above 60 years of age. The most common recommendations for managingRead
Two Multi-Modality Integrative Studies in Osteoarthritis
Three Study Summaries on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Chronic Disease
Below are three peer-reviewed studies showing the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in addressing chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, cognitive impairment, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Study 1: DHA, EPA, and GLA for Rheumatoid Arthritis Researchers evaluated the effects of supplemented marine polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplying DHA and EPA,Read
MAP Bacteria in Milk and Beef May Be Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Should your patients drink cow’s milk? Should they eat red meat? It’s a question that cannot always be answered with a categorical yes or no. This new study from the University of Central Florida, shows that a strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be an associativeRead
Adults Children of Alcoholics and Drug Abusers More Likely to Develop Arthritis
According to a study by University of Toronto, the adult offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to have arthritis. Investigators examined a group of 13,036 adults and found that 20.4 per cent of respondents had been diagnosed with arthritis by a medical professional. Investigators found that 14.5 per cent of all respondents reported having at least one parent whose drug or alcohol use caused problems while were under the age of 18 and still living at home. The Association between a History of Parental Addictions and Arthritis in Adulthood: Findings from a Representative Community Survey, published in International Journal of Population Research, Volume 2014
Osteoarthritis Research Review
In May 2013, Harvard Medical School published a report on osteoarthritis in their Women’s Health Watch. In the report, they looked at “on-the-horizon therapies” that could change the way you treat the disease. In the report, Dr. Anonios Aliprantis made statement that should have made doctor’s rethink the way they treat OA. “We’re beginning to understand that osteoarthritis is a disease of the entire joint,” said Aliprantis, director of the Osteoarthritis Center at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Much of the research over the last 20 or 30 years has focused on cartilage as the target. But we’re beginning to realize that there are important changes happening in the bone underneath the cartilage, and in the joint lining itself. As we begin to understand osteoarthritis as a disease of the entire joint, new treatment targets will emerge.”
Integrative Nutritional Approach to Rheumatoid Arthritis
This archived case study Dan Lukaczer, ND is a useful model for practitioners seeking to develop a nutritional approach to treating arthritic symptoms. As Lukaczer points out in this case study, the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis [or any form of arthritis] and the myriad potential environmental triggers is beyond the scope of this report. Instead, this paper addresses the use of a focused nutritional support program and discusses select environmental influences to illustrate the rationale behind this clinical approach. Given the complexity of RA, no one approach can benefit all patients, but it is hoped that the case illustrated here will show how a nutritional program can be personalized, leading to a clinically-beneficial result. Registered users and Today’s Practitioner members can access the entire case study.
Integrative Nutritional Approach to the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Published in Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal Vol. 4, No. 2 by Dan Lukaczer, ND
