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Glucosamine for Achondroplasia
Glucosamine: Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Based on human research, there is good evidence to support the use of glucosamine sulfate in the treatment ....
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Willowbark for Achondroplasia
Willowbark: Willowbark that contains salicin has been used to treat many different kinds of pain. Willow bark is a traditional analgesic (pain relieving) therapy for osteoarthritis. Several studies have confirmed ....
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Physical therapy for Achondroplasia
Physical therapy: The goal of physical therapy is to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and prevent further injuries. Several techniques, including exercises, stretches, traction, electrical stimulation, and massage, are ....
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Omega-3 fatty acids for Achondroplasia
Omega-3 fatty acids: Multiple studies report improvements in morning stiffness and joint tenderness with the regular intake of fish oil supplements for up to three months. Additive benefits have been ....
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Borage seed oil for Achondroplasia
Borage seed oil: Borage (Borago officinalis) is an herb native to Syria that has spread throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Borage flowers and leaves may be eaten and borage ....
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Psychotherapy for Achondroplasia
Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help with problem solving. Although group ....
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Zinc for Achondroplasia
Zinc: Zinc formulations have been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing. The majority of trials do not show significant improvements in arthritis symptoms following zinc treatment. Interpretation ....
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Turmeric for Achondroplasia
Turmeric: Turmeric is a perennial plant native to India and Indonesia. It is often used as a spice in cooking. Laboratory and animal studies show anti-inflammatory activity of turmeric and ....
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Thymus extract for Achondroplasia
Thymus extract: Thymus extracts for nutritional supplements are usually derived from young calves (bovine). Thymus extract is commonly used to treat primary immunodeficiencies, bone marrow failure, autoimmune disorders, chronic skin ....
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TENS for Achondroplasia
TENS
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Stinging nettle for Achondroplasia
Stinging nettle: Stinging nettle is found in Africa, Europe, the United States, and Canada. It is a perennial plant that has been used as a medical treatment since ancient times. ....
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Shark cartilage for Achondroplasia
Shark cartilage: Shark cartilage is one of the most popular supplements in the United States, with more than 40 brand-name products sold. Shark cartilage has been suggested as a possible ....
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Selenium for Achondroplasia
Selenium: Selenium is a mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. Selenium supplementation has been studied in rheumatoid arthritis patients with mixed results. Additional research is necessary before a ....
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Relaxation therapy for Achondroplasia
Relaxation therapy: Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directed relaxation. In a randomized study of patients with ....
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Propolis for Achondroplasia
Propolis: Bees make propolis to form their hives. Propolis is made of the buds of conifer and poplar trees and it is combined with beeswax and other bee secretions. Based ....
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Probiotics for Achondroplasia
Probiotics: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are sometimes called friendly germs. They help maintain a healthy intestine and aid in digestion. They also help keep harmful bacteria and yeasts in ....
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Prayer, distant healing for Achondroplasia
Prayer, distant healing: Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer on ....
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Podophyllum for Achondroplasia
Podophyllum: Podophyllum rhizomes have a long history of medicinal use among native North American tribes who used the rhizome powder as a laxative or to treat infections with worms or ....
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Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) for Achondroplasia
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): Pantothenic acid is found in many foods including, meats, liver, kidney, fish/shellfish, chicken, vegetables, legumes, yeast, eggs, and milk. It has been reported that pantothenic acid ....
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Moxibustion for Achondroplasia
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is a therapeutic method used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), classical acupuncture, and Japanese acupuncture. During moxibustion therapy, an herb, usually mugwort, is burned above the skin or ....
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Mistletoe for Achondroplasia
Mistletoe: Once considered a sacred herb in Celtic tradition, mistletoe has been used for centuries for high blood pressure, epilepsy, exhaustion, anxiety, arthritis, vertigo (dizziness), and degenerative inflammation of the ....
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Magnet therapy for Achondroplasia
Magnet therapy: Magnetic fields play an important role in Western medicine. For instance, they are used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), pulsed electromagnetic fields, and experimental magnetic stimulatory techniques. Several ....
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Hypnotherapy for Achondroplasia
Hypnosis, hypnotherapy: Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat health conditions ....
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Hydrotherapy for Achondroplasia
Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is broadly defined as the external application of water in any form or temperature (hot, cold, steam, liquid, ice) for healing purposes. It may include immersion in a ....
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Guided imagery for Achondroplasia
Guided imagery: Guided imagery refers to a number of techniques, including metaphor, storytelling, fantasy, game playing, dream interpretation, drawing, visualization, active imagination, and direct suggestion, using imagery. Therapeutic guided imagery ....
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Guggul for Achondroplasia
Guggul: Guggul (gum guggul) is a resin produced by the mukul mirth tree. There is insufficient evidence to support the use of guggul or guggul derivatives for the management of ....
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Green tea for Achondroplasia
Green tea: Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub. Research indicates that green tea may benefit arthritis by reducing inflammation and slowing cartilage ....
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Ginger for Achondroplasia
Ginger: The underground stems of ginger, called rhizomes, as well as the above ground stems, have been used in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian medicine for hundreds of years. It is ....
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Gamma linolenic acid for Achondroplasia
Gamma linolenic acid: Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary fatty acid. It is found in many plant oil extracts. A limited amount of GLA is found naturally in human ....
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Feverfew for Achondroplasia
Feverfew: Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is an herb native to Asia Minor. It is unclear if feverfew is an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, such as joint stiffness or pain.Avoid ....
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Evening primrose oil for Achondroplasia
Evening primrose oil: Evening primrose oil contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. Benefits of evening primrose oil in ....
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Dong quai for Achondroplasia
Dong quai: Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as Chinese angelica, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine. Dong quai is traditionally used ....
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DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) for Achondroplasia
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide): DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is naturally found in vegetables, fruits, grains, and animal products. DMSO is available for both non-medicinal and medicinal uses. Applying DMSO to the skin ....
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DHEA for Achondroplasia
DHEA: DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands. Preliminary evidence from a case series suggests that DHEA likely offers no benefit to individuals with rheumatoid ....
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Copper for Achondroplasia
Copper: Copper is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, including vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, fruits, shellfish, avocado, beef, and animal organs, such as liver and kidney. The use ....
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Chlorophyll for Achondroplasia
Chlorophyll: Chlorophyll is responsible for the green pigment in plants. It can be obtained from green leafy vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, and spinach), algae (Chlorella and Spirulina), wheat ....
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Cats claw for Achondroplasia
Cat's claw: Cat's claw is widely used in the United States and Europe and it is one of the top herbal remedies sold despite a lack of high-quality human evidence. ....
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Bromelain for Achondroplasia
Bromelain: Bromelain is an herb that contains a digestive enzyme that comes from the stem and the fruit of the pineapple plant. When taken with meals, bromelain may aid in ....
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Boswellia for Achondroplasia
Boswellia: Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
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Black currant for Achondroplasia
Black currant: The black currant shrub grows naturally in Europe and parts of Asia. Traditionally, black currant fruit has been cultivated mainly for dietary and confectionary purposes. Black currant may ....
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Black cohosh for Achondroplasia
Black cohosh: Black
cohosh is a popular alternative for menopausal hormonal symptoms, such as hot flashes, migraine headache, mood changes, sleep changes, sweating, fast heartbeat, and vaginal dryness. The exact action ....
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Beta-sitosterol for Achondroplasia
Beta-sitosterol: Beta-sitosterol is found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, soybeans, breads, peanuts, and peanut products. It is also found in bourbon and oils, such as olive oil, flaxseed, ....
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Ayurveda for Achondroplasia
Ayurveda: Ayurveda is a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, ....
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