HJ.Arthritis

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Auranofin, an oral therapy for arthritis that has been around since 1985, is highly effective against the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, 10 times more effective than metronidazole. works by targeting an enzyme that protects the parasite from oxygen.

www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/old-drug-arthritis-effective-killer-parasites-article-1.1081853?localLinksEnabled=false

Cheap arthritis drug effective against killer amoebic parasites that infect 50 million a year »

A cheap off-patent drug that is commonly used for arthritis could be a wonder treatment for amoebic parasites that infect 50 million people each year, 70,000 of them fatally. 

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http://my.clevelandclinic.org/drugs/non-steroidal_anti-inflammatory_drugs/hic_non-steroidal_anti-inflammatory_medicines_nsaids.aspx

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines (NSAIDs) »

What do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications do? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) effectively reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Inflammation is the body's protective... 

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Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the non-psychoactive components of cannabis, has found that it suppresses the immune response in mice and rats that is responsible for a disease resembling arthritis, protecting them from severe damage to their joints and markedly improving their condition.

In contrast to the NSAIDs commonly prescribed arthritis sufferers, CT3 did not cause ulcers at therapeutically relevant doses

http://www.theweedblog.com/does-marijuana-help-arthritis/

Does Marijuana Help Arthritis? »

Cannabis And Arthritis More than 31 million Americans suffer from arthritis. There are two common types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but both affect the joints, causing pain ...

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Scientists found a 'nuisance' seaweed that has been destroying coral reefs in Hawaii produces a chemical with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

The seaweed is packed with tiny photosynthetic organisms called 'cyanobacterium' which also produce compounds that have shown promise in combating bacterial infections. the seaweed was generating natural products known as honaucins, which had potent anti-inflammation and bacteria-controlling properties.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2149721/Seaweed-pill-help-beat-arthritis.html

Seaweed pill could help beat arthritis »

Scientists found a 'nuisance' seaweed that has been destroying coral reefs in Hawaii produces a chemical with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. 

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most effective and potent natural anti-inflammatory agents is curcumin, Ginger root, Hops, Many plants, including the Amazon bark cats’ claw and the common spice rosemary.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/05/18/natural-safe-anti-inflammatory-medicines/

Natural and Safe Anti-Inflammatory Medicines »

An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, according to the American Pain Foundation. That’s a lot of pain—that adds up to a lot of drug use. The Medicine Hunter tells us ways to achi... 

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Curcumin
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Resveratrol, a phytochemical derived from grape skin
Flavonoids/Phenolics
Thunder God Vine, (Tripterygium wilfordii) traditional Chinese herbal medicine
http://www.chiro.org/nutrition/FULL/Natural_COX-2_Inhibitors.shtml

Natural COX-2 Inhibitors: The Future of Pain Relief »

Chiro.Org is your access to chiropractic news, articles, research, patient information, and link categories, arranged by topic. We want to be your first source for information! This site is updated fr... 

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the drug could be an important option for patients, but voiced concern over reports of lymphoma and infection among patients taking the pill. That's difficult to study.

The most common side effects of treatment with tofacitinib have included bronchitis, headache, infections, and gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. More serious side effects include higher cholesterol levels and increased creatinine levels.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57431614-10391704/new-rheumatoid-arthritis-pill-tofacitinib-backed-by-fda-panel/

New rheumatoid arthritis pill tofacitinib backed by FDA panel - HealthPop - CBS News »

Pill provides alternative to injection therapies; FDA has until August to accept or reject the panel's recommendation Read more by CBS News Staff on CBS News' HealthPop. 

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http://www.wboy.com/story/18588053/tai-chi-classes-target-americans-with-arthritis

Tai Chi Classes Target Americans With Arthritis »

A big crowd turned out Thursday evening to kick off the Three Rivers Festival in Fairmont.A big crowd turned out Thursday evening to kick off the Three Rivers Festival in Fairmont. 

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Yoga helps in rheumatoid arthritis
Young patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) feel better after six weeks of yoga. "All kinds of movement can help RA. By strengthening the muscles, joints move less painful. In addition, movement affects the parts of the nervous system involved in pain. "

http://www.gezondheidsnet.nl/bewegen/nieuws/8125/yoga-helpt-bij-reumatoide-artritis
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news/20120524/yoga-may-improve-symptoms-rheumatoid-arthritis

Yoga helpt bij reumatoïde artritis - bewegen - GezondheidsNet »

Jonge patiënten met reumatoïde artritis (RA) voelen zich beter na zes weken yoga. Tot die conclusie komen onderzoekers van de University of California op de jaarlijkse bijeenkomst van de American Pain...