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Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body - What has it got to do with osteoarthritis?

Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair.

Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity.

Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements.

They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage.

What do they do?

Past studies show that some people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate reported pain relief at a level similar to that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Some research indicates that the supplements might also slow cartilage damage in people with OA.

Definitive results about the effects of these supplements are expected from an in-depth clinical study currently being conducted by the National Institutes of Health.

For more information visit: Joint Advance

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Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis?

Clinical trials are coming out in favor of the arthritis relieving effects of two herbal claw varieties.

Both Cat’s claw and Devil’s claw have been found to relieve the effects of both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

What’s obviously a tremendous plus is the fact that it is without ant serious side effects, so often associated with patent drugs.

Cat’s Claw : Cat’s Claw or Uña de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa) has antioxidant, antiviral, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties and may be helpful in the treatment of cancer, AIDS, arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, bursitis, genital herpes, herpes zoster, ulcers, candidiasis, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, PMS, menstrual irregularities, gastric ulcers, tumors, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, gastritis, colitis, diverticulitis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and stimulating immune function.

Devil’s Claw: Natives have long used the plant to treat digestive problems, rheumatism, arthritis, and malaria. It was discovered by a German scientist who found it contained the same properties as the classical drug, Phenybutazone, used to treat arthritis, but without any side effects.

Devil’s claw is also used externally as an ointment to treat skin rashes and wounds.

Overall between 50 and 70% of patients benefited from these herbs.

You can get more info on natural cures for Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis on this blog.

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If you suffer from Osteoarthritis, nobody knows the agony better than you, do!

Did you know that by adding a daily dose of Cod Liver Oil to your diet you could reduce the pain and even reduce the chances of having to under go surgery - great news?

Researchers from Cardiff University in Wales found - that cod liver oil is able to significantly slow the progression of osteoarthritis in humans. The data also suggests that cod liver oil not only potentially slows the cartilage degeneration but it also reduces the factors that cause pain and inflammation

So, there you have it manage your osteoarthritis with a daily dose of cod liver oil and improve your chances on a normal healthy life.

Always remember the secret to longevity and good health lies in your diet - you are what you eat has never been more lethal than today!

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Rheumatoid arthritis news - Green tea with it’s very strong antioxidant qualities has become a stalwart in our fight against numerous dreaded diseases. Virtually every month new evidence emerges which point out the health benefits of green tea.

Below is an excerpt from a recent article in Science Daily that you might find interesting, especially as an arthritis sufferer.

ScienceDaily (2007-04-30) — A new study from the University of Michigan Health System suggests that a compound in green tea may provide therapeutic benefits to people with rheumatoid arthritis.

If you’ve been following the scientific discoveries around arthritis and inflammatory disease over the years you’ll definitely notice the pattern between proper diet and arthritis.

Have you had your green tea today?

Natural supplementation can strengthen what you are doing with your diet to combat rheumatoid arthritis, to that effect we recommend Joint Advance as such a supplement.

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Back pain is one of those really annoying conditions that we suffer from as we age and the lucky one’s are the those who only suffer from from time to time. What do you do if you have chronic back pain or even arthritis in the back.

Here is a link to a really good resource on how to get rid of back pain, if you’ve ever suffered from back pain EaseYourBackPain.
com is a must read.

There is also a great interview with Mark Freeman, MD and expert in the field of preventative medicine. This is a great interview, do yourself a favor and listen to it. Here is the link again EaseYourBackPain.
com

Listen to the 3 simple things you can do to prevent 85% of the killer diseases of the modern world, it is an eye opener!

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