joints and bones

The so-called “fairer sex” has it rough. If it isn't an insatiable cocktail of monthly cycles and hormonal tidal waves, it's the mere process of ageing that catches up with you. Of course, each person is different and therefore, the…

Arthritis is one of the body's harshest scourges to deal with, with the capacity to become completely crippling if the individual doesn't look after themselves. In the early stages, the new sensations of pain can become discomforting,…

We’ve known about the supposed good bacteria known as probiotics for a long time. They're touted as digestive aids, helping to reduce bloating and improve your digestive system naturally. They’re most commonly found in fermented dairy…

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition which weakens the bones, making them more susceptible to fractures and breaks. It is also sometimes called brittle bone disease and can be very debilitating if you develop it, even…

Neck pain could be a symptom of arthritis of the neck, usually referred to as cervical spondylosis. This is a degenerative disc disease where the bones in the neck (cervical spine) begin to wear as we age – this particular condition is most…

A balanced diet is important to the health of all of us but takes on added significance when you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The disease is an autoimmune one where the immune system turns…

Nutrition is an important component in natural treatments for arthritis. The chronic disorder causes inflammation of the joints and with certain foods known to be inflammatory products, the right diet is considered essential for symptom and…

For most of us, our dogs are a much loved part of the family and when our pets become ill or develop a condition such as arthritis, we do what we can to get them the best treatment and make their lives as comfortable as possible.…

There have been many claims of a miracle cure for arthritis but the fact is that there is no such thing. Arthritis is a chronic condition that can only be managed through medication, pain relief and lifestyle changes that reduce its…

There are many mistaken beliefs about arthritis and many people who might be diagnosed with the condition may labour under the misapprehension that it cannot happen to them because of, for example, their age. In fact, one of the major…

Searching around the internet, you can find many websites claiming to know what causes arthritis, ways to cure it and ease your pain. Knowing what to believe can prove difficult as many authors put forward good arguments to back up their…

You may or may not be aware that every joint in the body can be affected by arthritis. But did you know even your eyes could be at risk? Arthritis of the eye, known as uvetis, can be caused by many factors but a great number of cases are…

For those suffering from one of the many forms of arthritis, the pain they experience on a daily basis can be debilitating and stop them from living a normal, active life. As well as the pain relief prescribed by doctors, many people are…

Medication is an important part of the treatment of arthritis, but it need not be the only type of pain relief. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to osteoarthritis, from psoriatic…

Receiving the correct medication and treatment for your arthritis pain is an important part of living with the condition. If you have been diagnosed with one of the hundred plus forms of arthritis, you will know how difficult it is to…

A diagnosis of arthritis is life-changing. For some the pain and discomfort will be a minor annoyance in their life and will not stop them from doing all the things they enjoy. But there are many sufferers who are in constant pain, whose…

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is an extremely common age-related degenerative disease of the knees. Knee OA can cause significant discomfort as well as high societal costs including early retirement, work loss and surgeries to repair damage to…

As with all of the big conditions in the world today, we know a lot about arthritis. We know some great ways of treating its symptoms, we've helped people manage the condition for years and years and even developed ways to replacing joints…

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition which affects the joints. It generally destroys the cartilage in joints. Cartilage is the cushioning which protects the bone when we move, without this bones rub together and cause swelling and…

Treating conditions which cause chronic pain is never as simple as popping the occasional pill to ease the sensation. Life isn’t that kind. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which causes swelling in the joints. This swelling…

You’ve all heard of rheumatoid arthritis I’m sure. But what exactly is it? Well let’s start at the start shall we? The term arthritis is a title rather than an individual condition and it actually refers to over 200 types of inflammatory…

Fibromyalgia, a chronic long-term condition that causes pain, fatigue and sleep problems in sufferers, is known to affect more women than men. However, research suggests some men affected by fibromyalgia may not be having their condition…

Discovering exactly what causes rheumatoid arthritis has long tested the best scientific minds and while science is no nearer revealing exactly how and why the body’s immune system turns on itself, research so far has revealed one specific…

A drug containing synthetic versions of two substances that naturally occur in the body could offer a new treatment hope to sufferers of osteoarthritis. Clinical trials of Ampion, which replicates the naturally occurring amino acids, have…

A good management strategy when you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can help keep your symptoms at bay and improve your overall feeling of wellbeing. Unlike other forms of arthritis, RA is an autoimmune condition that requires medication to…

You might think your eye colour is little more than an indication of your overall colouring. But recent research suggests the colour of your eyes may indicate if you’re at risk of developing a serious skin condition such as vitiligo. This…

Living with arthritis can be a painful and debilitating experience for many people. The disease, in whatever form, is a chronic condition that brings joint pain, stiffness, swelling and often impaired or limited mobility. Exercises that…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive condition that can be debilitating and painful for sufferers. However, RA can be difficult to diagnose with specialist blood tests needed to confirm the diagnosis. RA also differs from…

There are several different types of arthritis, the most common of which are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The two share some common characteristics of the condition, which affects the joints, but because each is caused by…

A process that alters our genes has been identified as playing a possible role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. These changes are made by a mechanism called DNA methylation, already known to influence both foetal development and…