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The long chain omega 3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines, play an important role in optimal health. As previously mentioned in my blog posts they are important for our hearts, brain, eyes and may protect against various conditions. There [...]  Garlic livens up any meal and I am sure many Christmas dinners will include this vegetable. I wrote before about garlic being used for lowering blood pressure and now a new study (1) suggests that women who consume a diet rich in allium vegetables such as garlic, onions and leeks, have lower levels of [...] Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease; a disease when, for unknown reasons, the body starts to attack itself. In Rheumatoid arthritis the attack occurs on the membranes (synovial membranes) of a joint which becomes chronically inflamed – this can cause pain, swelling, morning stiffness, muscle wasting and osteoporosis. Eventually bone and cartilage is damaged. [...] In my last post I wrote about certain how nutritional supplements may aid pain reduction and other measures of osteoarthritis severity. Eating a healthy diet is important in helping to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis for other reasons too – a balanced, healthy diet throughout life is crucially important in order to maintain a steady, [...] In October last year I discussed osteoarthritis. A recent study(1) has found that a supplement derived from seaweed seems to be helpful in reducing the need for painkillers in some individuals that suffer from this debilitating condition. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. The exact cause is unknown but the slow destructive process usually [...] As I mentioned on Monday, the 12th October marks World Arthritis Day 2008. Today I am going to cover osteoarthritis which is the most common type of arthritis. The disease occurs due to the gradual degeneration of the cartilage which lines the joints. This causes pain, swelling and restricted movement. The condition most commonly [...] |
  
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