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Glucosamine for Arthritis
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 of ....
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Willow bark for Arthritis
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 studied have confirmed ....
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Herbology for Arthritis
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Physical Therapy for Arthritis
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 used. Physical ....
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Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid for Arthritis
Multiple studies report improvements in morning stiffness and joint tenderness with the regular intake of fish oil supplements for up to three months. Benefits have been reported as additive with ....
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Borage seed oil for Arthritis
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 seeds are often ....
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Psychotherapy for Arthritis
Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings, and behavior to help with problem solving. Although group therapy ....
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DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) for Arthritis
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 may help treat ....
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Diet-based therapies for Arthritis
Multiple studies report improvements in morning stiffness and joint tenderness with the regular intake of fish oil supplements for up to three months. Benefits have been reported as additive with ....
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DHEA for Arthritis
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 arthritis. ....
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Copper for Arthritis
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 of ....
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Chlorophyll for Arthritis
Chlorophyll is responsible for the green pigment in plants. It can be obtained from green leafy vegetables (broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, and spinach), algae (Chlorella and Spirulina), wheat grass, ....
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Cats Claw for Arthritis
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. In Germany ....
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Bromelain for Arthritis
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 the ....
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Boswellia for Arthritis
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) is an herb that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, boswellia has been suggested as a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis. However, ....
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Black currant for Arthritis
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 help reduce ....
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Black cohosh for Arthritis
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 of ....
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Beta-sitosterol for Arthritis
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, and ....
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Ayurveda for Arthritis
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, meditation, ....
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Astaxanthin for Arthritis
Astaxanthin is found in microalgae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, crustaceans, and the feathers of some birds. Astaxanthin has been suggested as a possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. However, ....
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Acupuncture for Arthritis
Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called chi, circulates. These pathways ....
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Zinc for Arthritis
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 of ....
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Turmeric for Arthritis
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 its ....
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Thymus extract for Arthritis
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 diseases, recurrent ....
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TENS(transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for Arthritis
TENS(transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation): Transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in
which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from
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Stinging nettle for Arthritis
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. Nettle is ....
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Shark cartilage for Arthritis
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 treatment for ....
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Selenium for Arthritis
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 clear ....
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Relaxation Therapy for Arthritis
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 osteoarthritis pain, ....
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Propolis for Arthritis
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 on ....
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Probiotics for Arthritis
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 the ....
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Prayer for Arthritis
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 behalf of the ....
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Podophyllum for Arthritis
Podophyllum rhizomes have a long medicinal history among native North American tribes who used a rhizome powder as a laxative or to treat infections with worms or parasites. A topical ....
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Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) for Arthritis
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 levels are lower in ....
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Moxibustion for Arthritis
Moxibustion is a therapeutic method used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), classical acupuncture, and Japanese acupuncture. During the therapy, an herb, usually mugwort, is burned above the skin or on ....
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Mistletoe for Arthritis
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 joints. ....
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Magnetic Therapy for Arthritis
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 studies have ....
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Hypnotherapy for Arthritis
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
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Hydrotherapy for Arthritis
Summary:Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Hydrotherapy is broadly defined as ....
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Guided imagery for Arthritis
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 may be ....
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Green tea for Arthritis
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 breakdown. Further ....
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Ginger for Arthritis
The underground stems called rhizomes and above ground stems of ginger have been used in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian medicine for hundreds of years. It is unclear if ginger can ....
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Gamma linolenic acid for Arthritis
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 breast milk, cold-water ....
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