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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues, causing painful disability, deformity, and inflammation of the joints.

Integrative approaches are key to the treatment and prevention of this condition. Read on to learn more about what you can do.

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What’s My Alternative? Arthritis

T'ai chi may help to relieve arthritis.

Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis

Omega-3s are mighty helpful for rheumatoid arthritis

Soothe Arthritis, Tastefully

Three tasty options to soothe arthritis pain.

Get Hip to Rose Hips

Recent research found rose hips supplements could help alleviate pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis and also reduced the need for pain medication.

Hands-On Therapies Get Rave Reviews

Alternative medicine has definitely become more popular in recent years with more people trying chiropractic care, massage, exercise, and dietary supplements.

Reduce Inflammation With Boswellia

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), also known as Indian frankincense, belongs to a family of resinous trees renowned for their oil.

Black Cohosh

(Cimicifuga racemosa) is a traditional Native American herb that has been used for women’s health issues for thousands of years.

FDA Cracks Down on Painkillers

If you’re someone who takes pharmaceutical painkillers alongside your natural alternatives, take note.

An Attractive Way to Ease Pain

Science is having a hard time vetting the power of magnetic bracelets to relieve pain.

Needles for Knees

People have been using acupuncture to ease arthritis pain for centuries...

Ganging Upon Arthritis

They say two heads are better than one. Evidently the adage applies to osteoarthritis supplements as well:

An Orange a Day?

To the ever-growing list of reasons to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables...

Fish Oil: Looking Better All the Time

Many arthritis patients hoping to ease their creaks and twinges swear by fish oil, renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Working Together to Beat Joint Pain

If the ibuprofen you take for the pain in your joints winds up being a pain in the gut...

Nutrient Profile—Quercetin

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that gives pigment to many plants and herbs.

A New (Old) Arthritis Remedy

Watch out, glucosamine: You may face some competition in the arthritis supplement department.

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others.

The Autoimmune Disease Riddle

Are environmental toxins turning our immune system against us?

Fasting Away Arthritis Pain

Opinions about the causes of arthritis may vary, but one thing remains clear: Your body can’t heal itself unless you reduce the load of toxins it carries.

101/Antioxidants The Practical Issues

In the early 1970s, I asked my introductory biochemistry professor about vitamin E. He answered by asking, “How important can an antioxidant be?”

Alternative Medicine Cabinet—Herbs That Do Better as Pills

Sometimes the herbs you use to season your food go down even better in pill form.

The Buzz on Bee Products

Bee products worth the buzz.

Jumpstart Your Joints

Joint pain is one of the most common medical ailments, and it’s also one of the most bewildering.

Fishing For Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Recent reports on toxic chemicals found in store-bought fish have cast doubts over fish’s health benefits versus risks.

Natural Options—Arthritis Treatments

Arthritis is a common disease, so routine, in fact, that one in three U.S. adults—70 million people—report arthritis and chronic joint symptoms...

Leaky Gut Syndrome

This little-known—but aptly named—disorder may be a culprit behind any number of diseases, from asthma to fibromyalgia.

Balancing Act—Living to Tell Your Tale

If you’re searching for a happy ending, tell a story.

The Best Way to Juice Your Joints

The top three supplements for creaky joints.

Personal Journey—For the Love of Running

A love affair with running: It takes work.

The Anti-Inflammation Diet

Put aside what you think you know about heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The greatest defense against disease may actually be very simple: Eat to beat inflammation.

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

Ask The Doctor: Fatigue, Arhtritis, Weight Loss

Iritis might seem like simple pink eye, but beware.

Iritis can cause permanent eye damage if not treated. Make sure your case of “pink eye” isn’t something worse.

Easing joint pain and lowering inflammation

Reducing inflammation and easing joint pain through supplements and diet adjustments.

Creamy Pain Relief

Arthritis creams

Recipes

Isn't it wonderful that your food can be your "medicine"? All the recipes below include ingredients that act positively on your body for this condition. The bonus? Each one is delicious!

Indian Spiced Salmon

Chronic inflammation may lead to diseases such diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. While the standard Western diet promotes inflammation, fruits, vegetables, beans, and other whole foods can reduce it.

Garlic Mustard Spinach

Blackberry-Blueberry Crisp

Indian Spinach Soup

A healing soup to get you through the cold and flu season.

Carrot-Ginger-Cashew Soup

Recipes featuring nuts. These fiber-filled, vitamin-packed snacks are good for everything from heart health to good bones.

Roasted Bell Pepper and Nut Salad

Recipes featuring nuts. These fiber-filled, vitamin-packed snacks are good for everything from heart health to good bones.

Pasta with Winter Squash and Walnuts

Recipes featuring nuts. These fiber-filled, vitamin-packed snacks are good for everything from heart health to good bones.

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