Krill Oil Provides Relief to Arthritis, Plus Other Health Benefits
Written by Frank Mangano
Sunday, 26 September 2010 15:40
The antioxidant properties of krill oil and its omega-3 content are being linked to the efficacy of krill oil to the reduction of arthritis symptoms. This information is according to a new study on the health benefits of krill oil. The study compared the relieving properties to arthritis of fish oil and krill oil by introducing them to the diet of mice.When the result came out, it revealed a reduction on inflammation. The researchers from MD Biosciences, Clanet and BioMarine said that krill oil’s significance in the reduction of arthritis symptoms makes it recommendatory as food supplement for patients suffering from inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis.Krill are tiny shrimps known for its rich omega-3 content and other essential nutrients needed by the body. It is one of the 85 species of deepwater shrimps or deepwater marine planktonic crustaceans. Krill oil has been proven to contain 48 times more antioxidant properties than fish oil. This is according to the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) antioxidant scales.
The researchers used animal models of arthritis and were fed with 0.44 grams of krill oil and 0.47 grams of fish oil per 100 grams of diet. The results showed that the animals fed with both krill oil and fish oil showed significant reductions of hind paw swelling from arthritis compared to the swelling experienced by control animals without any supplementation of krill oil or fish oil. Krill oil caused the swelling to be reduced by 47 percent while fish oil only reduced it by 26 percent.
Understanding Arthritis
Arthritis is a health condition that results to the damage of joints in the body and there are 100 different forms of arthritis wherein osteoarthritis is most common. Also known as degenerative disease, osteoarthritis is caused by an infection or trauma to the joint or by old age. The primary symptom of arthritis is constant pain in the neck, back, feet, hip or knee. The pain is caused by the inflammatory processes happening around the joint.
The most common symptoms of arthritis are swelling, pain and joint stiffness. Some types of arthritis may also cause damage to internal organs. The other symptoms are difficulty of movement, fever, fatigue, weight loss, muscle ache and pain, and difficulty of sleeping. Arthritis is also one of the common causes of disability in the United States with over 20 million recorded individuals suffering from the health condition.
Unfortunately, some types of arthritis like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis cannot be completely prevented. But the risk of getting arthritis can be reduced by keeping an active lifestyle, maintaining a healthy body mass index, joining physical therapy sessions for arthritis prevention, and by having a healthy diet.
Pain is the primary indication of having arthritis. But medical examinations like blood tests and radiology is needed to confirm the presence of arthritis and to determine its type. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually associated with morning pain, stiffness of the joints and difficulty of moving. Radiographs are also used to determine the severity of the arthritis.
There is no cure to arthritis and the treatments used on patients are only to reduce the symptoms and lessen the pain experienced. Arthritic patients are often given a restricted diet plan, dietary supplements and are subjected to physical therapy to offset the occurrence of the symptoms. Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed to people with arthritis to reduce inflammation and reduce joint damage. For worse cases, patients undergo joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty to avoid further complications. Exercise has also shown long term relief from arthritis.
Arthritis Prevention and Relief
The first step to prevent the onset of arthritis and to help relieve its painful symptoms is by maintaining an active lifestyle followed by a healthy diet. There are many foods that aggravate and worsen the swelling and pain caused by arthritis. Proteins from food such as beef, eggs, wheat, oranges, coffee, soy, milk, and malt are known to worsen the symptoms of arthritis. Capsaicinoids are irritants that directly affect the pain receptors inside mucus membranes and the skin. These are found in abundant supply in red hot chili peppers.
Drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks and smoking are also known to increase the risk of developing arthritis. People who practice binge drinking and smoking have weaker immune systems. This increases their sensitivity to the irritants found in food. But the foods thought to worsen the symptoms of arthritis have not been proven to actually cause the disease. Medical experts will only advice sufficient intake of calcium to promote bone health.
Green Tea: Natural Relief to Arthritis
In a study conducted by the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, it was found that the antioxidants contained in green tea reduce the severity and incidence of arthritis. Mice were used to examine the effects of polyphenols in green tea in the reduction of the symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The mice were fed with water treated with green tea in relative dosage to human consumption. Collagen was used to induce arthritis in the mice. The study concluded that green tea decreased the risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis in mice.
Benefits of Krill Oil
It has been proven by scientific studies that krill oil contains more antioxidants than fish oil. Over the years, fish oil is beginning to receive criticism regarding its health benefits. Though fish oil contains omega-3 and other antioxidants known to help the body fight free radicals, it can easily oxidize once extracted from fish and develops harmful effects to body. Krill oil, on the other hand, is more stable than fish oil. It also contains 48 times more antioxidants. Other than its antioxidant properties, krill oil is also effective in promoting liver health, maintaining good blood sugar levels, and good skin.
Krill oil contains phospholipids that protect cells from damage caused by toxins and free radicals. It also contains Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), two of the three essential Omega 3 fatty acids, that stimulates the secretion of prostaglandins, the anti-inflammatory enzyme produced by the body. This makes krill oil an effective natural relief to arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. The DHA in krill oil is also effective in brain development and in maintaining good memory.
I found a good article on the Mercola.com website which explains what is arthritis and what are the natural treatments of arthritis that you should consider I have copied it below for your convenience.
Important Details You Need to Know About Arthritis
Posted By Dr. Mercola | January 31 2009 | 137,830 views
In this video, Dr. Mercola explains what arthritis is, and how you can treat it using natural methods that are free of side effects.
Dr. Mercola’s Comments:
Arthritis is a very common health problem that sends over 20 million people to their physician’s office each year. It’s important to realize that “arthritis” is divided into two primary types: osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD); the wear-and-tear form of arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
These two types are completely different, even though they have some similarities.
They both affect the joints and can be connected with joint stiffness, pain, inflammation and swelling.
However, their underlying causes are distinctly different.
What’s the Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Osteoarthritis usually occurs in older individuals, but can also be caused by repetitive stress or acute trauma.
Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, can affect you at any age, including children. Fortunately, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is relatively rare.
Understanding the differences between the two types of arthritis will help you distinguish which one you have.
Osteoarthritis – Degenerative joint disease usually affects the distal joints, or the joints at the end of your fingers and toes, not the middle ones. Additionally, it’s not symmetrical, so typically you may have it on just one joint, or on one hand or foot and not the other.
Rheumatoid arthritis – RA, on the other hand, is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to break itself down. Therefore, it tends to be bilateral and symmetrical, meaning it’s the same on both sides of your body. If you only have a specific joint affected on one side of your body it is far less likely to be RA.It also affects your middle joints, and is associated with joint deformities, especially your hands and fingers. It can be very crippling, and people do die from rheumatoid arthritis, so it’s not something to be treated lightly.
Treatments that Work for Both Types of Arthritis
Some of the treatment methods available are similar for both, as both involve joint pain, swelling and inflammation. Hence the typical anti-inflammatory approaches such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and analgesics, like Tylenol, can be used for either.
However, while these can relieve pain – and there’s a lot to be said for pain relief – it’s very important to understand that the regular, chronic use of these types of medications are associated with significant, and very serious, side effects such as kidney and/or liver damage. In the U.S. overuse of analgesics such as these are very common sources of kidney failure.
NSAIDs also kill some 30,000 people every year due to bleeding ulcers, and the oral drugs have been linked to a host of problems, including heart failure — Vioxx and Celebrex being prime examples of these very real dangers. This is not to say that they are not useful agents in some cases, however you need to use them very cautiously.
This is also why it’s so vital that you seek out the underlying cause of your problem and treat it “at the root,” so you do not need to pursue these types of medications.
With respect to treatments, there are some commonalities even when using natural approaches.
Omega-3 fats – One of the primary treatment methods you’ll want to include for either of these conditions is a high quality source of animal-based omega-3 fats such as krill oil. Omega-3s are an essential component that your body needs to reduce inflammation.
Nutritional typing – Your unique biochemistry and genetics influence the ratio of fat, protein and carbohydrates your body needs to thrive, so eating for your nutritional type will ensure that you get the optimal macronutrient ratio out of your diet.
Safe symptomatic approaches for pain — There are some symptomatic approaches you can use for both conditions.
One of them would be glucosamine, which is especially beneficial for osteoarthritis. However, understand that although useful, this is also little more than a band-aid and will not treat the underlying cause. But it’s certainly safer than using NSAIDs and other dangerous medications.
Another treatment I’ve found to be particularly useful is the Indian herb boswellia. It is used very effectively to treat joint inflammation, but again, it’s not treating the cause, only the symptom.
Acupuncture is also a safe and typically effective treatment method for pain.
For even more all-natural alternatives for NSAIDs, please see this previous article.
Special Considerations for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
The methods I mention above can all be used to reduce pain and inflammation, but rheumatoid arthritis with its crippling and deformities is far more severe, and is generally treated with very aggressive medications.
In fact, the drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis are some of the most dangerous drugs used in medicine. High doses of prednisone are common, as well as immunosuppressants and anti-cancer agents to treat the severe pain and swelling.
In my clinic, we use a modified protocol that was initially developed by Dr. Thomas Brown, which is based on treating mycoplasma infection with antibiotics. I had a fair amount of success with his protocol when I was using it. However, over the years I found that including the use of dietary modification has dramatically improved the response rate. We also include NST (Neurostructural Integration Technique) in our protocol, which has been found to be very effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma.
One new addition to the protocol is low dose Naltrexone which I would encourage anyone with RA to try. It is inexpensive and non toxic, and I have a number of physician reports documenting incredible efficacy in getting people off of all their dangerous arthritis meds. Please understand though that this is for RA, not for osteoarthritis.
Additionally, nearly all autoimmune diseases have two primary considerations that need to be addressed.
Vitamin D deficiency – Almost universally, autoimmune diseases have an underlying vitamin D deficiency. The further you go from the equator, the higher the incidence of RA becomes in the population. The remedy, of course, is to make sure your vitamin D levels are optimized. It’s virtual malpractice and negligence if you have an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and your vitamin D levels are not getting checked regularly by your physician. For more information on vitamin D and how to optimize your levels, please see this link.
Emotional trauma — The second factor, which is also almost universally present in most all autoimmune diseases, is some kind of predisposing traumatic emotional insult that typically occurs before the age of five or six.
And unless that specific insult is addressed in some type of effective treatment modality, then the underlying emotional trigger will not be removed, allowing the destructive process to proceed. Therefore, it’s very important to have an effective tool to address these underlying emotional traumas. In my practice, the most common form of treatment used is a form of psychological acupressure called the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
When you combine these — especially in the hands of a skilled clinician — with some of the safer modalities to treat and alleviate the pains and symptoms you can make great progress even with this debilitating condition.
I noticed an interesting article on the Obesity Arthritis connection recently published on the AOL Healthy Living website and I have copied below for your information
For the past several weeks I have been going to the physical therapy clinic in a large teaching hospital in Boston. A partially-slipped disc made learning how to “engage my core” and overcome bad posture in front of the computer screen an imperative.
While waiting in the crowded waiting room, I noticed that the majority of patients were obese. My physical therapist confirmed this. She told me that many had knee or hip replacements, or were suffering from orthopedic ailments either brought on or exacerbated by their weight. “It’s a terrible problem,” she said, “They can’t exercise without pain before the operation, but if they don’t lose weight, their new knee or hip will wear out and they may develop other orthopedic problems.”
My physical therapist’s thoughts were echoed in a recent article in the June 15 edition of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) on the prevalence of obesity among adults with arthritis.
This article found an amazing and alarming incidence of obesity among adults with arthritis. The prevalence of obesity was 54 percent higher among individuals with arthritis compared to adults without arthritis. People with arthritis suffer from joint pain and limited mobility. Obesity, as this report points out, can increase the pain because extra weight places mechanical stress on the joints and may even indirectly increase the degeneration of cartilage.
When both obesity and the pain of arthritis limit physical activity, then weight loss becomes difficult. Many people with arthritis have difficulty walking, ascending or descending inclines, and climbing steps. Many arthritis sufferers are unable to utilize much of the equipment in a gym and even walking, recommended in all weight-loss programs, is not an option.
As the article mentions, too little has been done to help the obese arthritic patient lose weight. Even a small amount of weight loss will relieve stress on the joints and bones, but patients are not getting the personal and community-based weight loss help they need to accomplish this necessary goal.
The obese with arthritis, even more than the typical obese population, needs an enormous amount of nutritional, emotional and social support. There must be a weight-loss program tailored to fit their particular needs. Chronic pain, sleepless nights due to discomfort, lack of social interactions because mobility is so limited, the absence of much pleasure and distraction except eating, are all factors that must be considered. Just telling people to eat more vegetables and fewer cookies is not sufficient.
Are there hospital or community-based programs specifically for people with arthritis? According to the JAMA article, there are not enough, since the prevalence of obesity among people with arthritis is rising rapidly. And opportunities to exercise to strengthen muscles and burn off calories are probably even more limited. Exercising in water, according to my physical therapist, is effective for people with weight and physical limitations (she told me about a patient who needed a knee replacement who lost over 250 pounds walking in water). Still, as she acknowledged, very few of her patients had access to a pool and even if one were available, their handicaps made it almost impossible to enter and exit the water.
One of the problems with reading a report such as the one published in JAMA is that it is too easy to overlook the fact it addresses individuals and not statistics. The obese woman who had to be helped into a wheelchair because she could not walk to the physical therapy room, the very overweight man whose daughter had to support his weight so he could walk across the hall, the colleague who told me that she feels she has to starve herself to lose weight because she can’t exercise off the calories: These individual — and so many more — deserve an effective way to lose excess weight, decrease their pain and improve the quality of their lives.
Year ago when it was discovered that exercise was important in maintaining cardiac health after bypass surgery, cardiac rehabilitation units developed specific exercise programs for the recovering patient. Now we take for granted the physical activity component of the post-operative regimen, but it had to be researched, tested and taught to health care providers who then monitored their patients.
Specific programs for the obese arthritic patient also need to be developed. Physical therapy is not sufficient since its intent is not to produce weight loss but rather to increase mobility and protection of orthopedically-stressed areas. Let us hope that articles such as the one in JAMA will be a catalyst to developing weight-loss and exercise programs for this underserved population.
We have discusses in previous posts on Arthritis Natural Remedies. I read an interesting article on the Care2.com website about arthritis help and help for other medical conditions from a a natural enzyme supplement known as serrapeptase. It contains very valuable information and I copy it below for your information:
Arthritis Help – Help for Asthma, Allergies, Arthritis, MS, and More
Exciting research shows that a natural enzyme supplement offers help for allergies, asthma, arthritis, MS, and other inflammatory conditions. Known as serrapeptase, it is an enzyme that is used by many health practitioners as a natural treatment for a wide variety of health conditions, especially respiratory and inflammatory conditions. Enzymes are specialized proteins that act as catalysts for every biochemical function in your body. Serrapeptase is also known as serratiopeptidase, serratia protease, or serrapeptidase, is known for its ability to break up excess mucus. As a supplement, it is readily available in most natural food stores. Of course, you should always consult a medical doctor for any health condition and before taking supplements.
Some of the conditions that serrapeptase has been found helpful for include: asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, allergies, and other conditions of the lungs involving excess mucus. According to research by Dr. Nakamura and colleagues at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo General Hospital, Japan, and published in the journal Respirology, serrapeptase may assist with clearing mucus from the lungs by reducing its viscosity.
Inflammation is a causative factor for many health conditions, including: arthritis, traumatic injuries, multiple sclerosis, colitis, and many other conditions. Serrapeptase has shown promise in the treatment of inflammation in animal studies. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drs. Viswanatha and Patil at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, Jawaharlal Hehru Medical College in India, found that serrapeptase was more effective than aspirin at reducing inflammation in animals.
There many Arthritis help remedies; Serrapeptase is a natural supplement that you can easily find in many Health Shops and is on sale also at Amazon where you will find very competitive prices.
Hello I found a very interesting article on natural remedies for arthritis by Dr Mercola at the Mercola.com website and I have copied it below for your attention.
“New Breakthrough for Joint Discomfort”
Forget glucosamine and chondroitin.
If you worry about your hips, knees, hands, shoulders, fingers, ankles, back, wrists, neck or any other joints, these four breakthrough ingredients could change your life…*
6 Strategies to Help Promote Flexible and Healthy Joints*
Most everyone realizes that to fully appreciate all life has to offer you want healthy joints that are comfortable and flexible.* Healthy joints make it more enjoyable to play ball with your grandson… go for a walk with your wife (or husband)… play golf.
Fun stuff… The ‘stuff’ of which memories are made.
Millions of Americans of all ages realize they could use additional support to help promote joint flexibility* – in order to help maximize their opportunities to be an integral part of their families and community.
So…
What strategies can you use to help keep your joints healthy and flexible?*
Exercise. There’s a common urban legend that exercise is bad for your joints.Most people have little appreciation for how powerful exercise can be in supporting joint function. Vigorous low-impact exercise is beneficial – for your joints, as well as for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other systems in your body.It’s simply a myth that you can ‘wear down’ your knees just from average levels of exercise – and/or normal activity. In fact, inactivity causes your muscles to become weaker and actually works against optimal joint flexibility and comfort.One caution, however when using this valuable tool, you need to start slowly if you have not been exercising regularly, and build up to higher activity levels otherwise you risk incurring an injury that could cause really set you back..If typical vigorous exercise is not easy for you, try walking, tai chi and yoga… as they are very low impact, yet offer many health benefits.
Achieve your optimal weight to improve your bio-mechanic function.One of the outstanding benefits of exercise is its ability to help you achieve and maintain your ideal weight – which is highly beneficial to your joints.Overweight and obese people compromise joint comfort more than those who are carrying their ideal load. Each additional kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body mass increases the compressive load over your knee by roughly 4 kilograms (nearly 9 pounds).Research shows that a weight loss of as little as 11 pounds can have a positive effect on joint function. And those who are at their optimal weight experience increased joint health as compared to those who are obese or overweight.So you go full circle – losing weight reduces the load on your joints and makes it easier to exercise, and exercising helps you lose weight and supports your joint health.
Eat a higher quality diet.Eliminate sugar and starchy carbs from your diet. And definitely stop drinking soda. These foods do absolutely nothing to support healthy joints or a healthy body. In fact, their potential for damage is well documented.I believe you should limit your total fructose from ALL sources to no more than 25 grams per day, as it raises uric acid levels, which is hard on your joints. Now, chances are, you consume substantially more than 25 grams per day. Approximately ¼ of Americans consume a whopping 134 grams of fructose every day!Within your 25 grams of fructose, you could consider including some tart cherries or concentrated tart cherry juice. They contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids, which help support a healthy immune response for your joints and whole body health.Also, in my opinion, you should base your food choices on your nutritional type to ensure you optimize your ideal macronutrient ratios.
Optimize your vitamin D levels.Vitamin D also supports a healthy immune response. Please recognize that during the fall, winter and early spring in most of the U.S., Canada, and Europe, your vitamin D levels can drop precipitously. If your levels fall, you give up the support this vitamin offers for your joints and your whole body.
Get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids from krill or high quality fish oil. Omega-3′s support your joint health.
Try EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique. EFT is an energy psychology tool that uses tapping and acupuncture meridians to help resolve the emotional factors that contribute to less-than-optimal health.
If you’re already using the above six strategies, and still want additional support for your joints, consider using a ‘joint-specific’ supplement.* I’ll talk about the one I recommend in a moment.
But first, allow me to discuss the joint support supplement everyone talks about – which many believe is not effective.
What You Should Know About Glucosamine and Chondroitin
For the past decade, people have been rushing on board the glucosamine and chondroitin train for joint care.
Yet, many are unhappy with it, or experience health problems from it.
Why?
Eight Reasons Glucosamine and Chondroitin May Not Be For You…
Many people do not believe it ‘works’ for them. It can take awhile to build up enough for people to see a direct benefit from it. I believe it’s quite possible that some people give up before reaching that point.
The pills are very large and many may find them difficult to swallow – and you are often required to take large numbers of them every day. In all likelihood, those factors lead to non-compliance (not taking them).
Only a small fraction of the glucosamine you take is actually utilized by your body. In the case of pills and capsules, the studies demonstrate that only about 15-20% is absorbed.
Much of the glucosamine on the market is derived from shellfish, specifically crab, lobster, and shrimp shells – a common allergen. Obviously, you should avoid glucosamine if you’re allergic to shellfish.
The long-awaited NIH trials on glucosamine showed disappointing results. There were no significant differences between glucosamine alone, chondroitin alone, or the two combined, when tested against placebo.
While generally considered to be free of side effects, some people do experience gastro-intestinal upset from it. Chondroitin molecules are large, making it difficult for your body to digest, which could be what causes problems for some people.
It’s not clear, even after many studies, whether glucosamine affects blood sugar levels. In my opinion, people with diabetes or hypoglycemia should be cautious about taking glucosamine, and should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels if taking it.
Glucosamine, when taken in potassium salt form, can lead to an unnecessary salt burden, in my opinion.
The New Joint Formula Many of You Have Asked For…
These problems with glucosamine and chondroitin, and the number of people wanting new options for joint support, compelled me and my team to develop a product that was effective, and that gave you easier to swallow, non-allergenic bioavailable ingredients.*
This patent pending formula specifically avoids the use of chondroitin, glucosamine, and MSM.
Mercola Joint Formula* offers a comprehensive alternative to chondroitin- and glucosamine-based products for joint health in a small, easy to swallow, once-a-day hard shell dosage form.*
Mercola Joint Formula* is designed to provide both short- and long-term support of joint health featuring four joint health ingredients* –
BiovaFlex™ Water-Soluble Egg Shell Membrane
Zanthin® Natural Astaxanthin
Boswellia
Hyaluronic acid (HA)
These four ingredients are designed to help support healthy mobile joints.*
What can they do for your joint health?
You’ve probably never heard of BiovaFlex™ — so we’ll start there.
What is BiovaFlex™?
BiovaFlex is an all-natural ingredient, with elastin, collagen and glycosaminoglycans, designed to support the stability and flexibility of your joints.*
BiovaFlex offers you all the nutrients contained within eggshell membrane. The eggshell membrane is the unique protective barrier between the egg white and the mineralized egg shell.
Open label trials have shown that the ingredient alone produces positive results, including support for functional flexibility in as little as two weeks. BiovaFlex™ is the first and only water-soluble eggshell membrane ingredient made in the USA.
BiovaFlex™ is nature’s own ‘formulation’ of joint nutrients – as found in eggshell membranes. As a dietary ingredient, it offers a number of nutritional building blocks to help support joint health.*
What does BiovaFlex™ Do?
As part of Mercola Joint Formula*, BiovaFlex™ helps:*
Support joint mobility, flexibility and function*
Support a wide range of motion*
Promote a healthy immune response*
Provide antioxidants that reduce free radicals for healthy joints*
Provide joints with the building blocks needed to build cartilage for healthy joint function*
What’s in Eggshell Membrane?
Here’s what’s contained in eggshell membrane:
Collagen – A fibrous protein that supports cartilage and connective tissue strength and elasticity.*
Elastin – A protein that supports skin, cardiovascular, cartilage, and spinal health.* As its name implies, elastin gives tissue its elasticity and the ability to resume its shape after stretching.*
Desmosine and isodesmosine – Two virtually unknown amino acids responsible for elastin’s elastic or ‘rubbery’ properties.*
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) – Small amounts of glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid – vital polysaccharides that are structural components of your connective tissue, interstitial fluids and skeletal structure.*
Transforming growth factor-b – A protein that supports tissue rejuvenation, cellular differentiation and immune function.*
The Research Behind BiovaFlex™
Animal and clinical research suggests that BiovaFlex™ helps support joint health.*
Fifty-seven canines showed positive changes in joint mobility within seven days on BiovaFlex™. By day 28, all subjects showed increased activity and mobility, with many pet owners reporting positive effects on everyday activities.
Human joint health research was conducted on 42 subjects with regards to their knee joint function. Positive effects in their joint function were reported after 7 days, 14 days, and 6 weeks. No adverse effects were reported.
A 67 patient study published in the March 2009 issue of a peer-reviewed scientific journal found that supplementing with 500 mg of egg membrane for 8 weeks had a positive impact on joint health*… Patients reported a positive outcome as soon as 10 days after beginning to take the supplement.
An open-label study published in the May 2009 issue of Clinical Interventions in Aging concluded that supplementing with egg membrane supported joint flexibility within 7 days.*
BiovaFlex’s Safety…
Direct research and a thorough review of published scientific literature showed no suggestions of possible concern about the safety or tolerability of eggshell membrane – the origin of BiovaFlex™.
The ‘eggshell’ is obtained from ‘egg breaking’ facilities. Biova™ captures these totally natural raw materials and uses an all-natural patented mechanical process to separate the egg membrane from the shell.
The concentrated membrane is further processed using Biova’s patent pending proprietary Hydro5™ process. This breaks the egg protein down into its constituents, which are more easily assimilated. The resulting product is Ovacore™ (and the dietary supplement-grade BiovaFlex™).
This process was developed at a facility at a major Midwest university– and makes the membrane’s components nutritionally available, measureable, and water-soluble.
It should be noted that this eggshell product is a very ‘clean’ product. It comes from eggs sourced in Iowa – none come from farms involved in the recent salmonella outbreak.
More importantly, the manufacturer assures me that salmonella is virtually impossible in this product… because the hydrolysis process sterilizes it.
Another side of the safety equation is allergies. Although eggs can be an allergen, that’s more commonly true when injected, as in vaccines. A RAST-Inhibition test showed that “it is highly unlikely that eggshell membrane would present any risk to egg allergic individuals…”
Adding the Astaxanthin Factor…
Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble carotenoid with a unique molecular structure. It is similar in structure to beta-carotene, a pigment found in green vegetables. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful lipophilic antioxidants yet discovered and is the most abundant carotenoid pigment found in crabs, salmon, trout, shrimp, and krill. It’s the substance that gives salmon its pink color.
You can thank the lobster for the discovery of astaxanthin. Researchers working with an extract of the lobster Homarus astacus first characterized astaxanthin in 1938. It was soon discovered that astaxanthin is abundant in nature, albeit mostly in very low concentrations.
Astaxanthin embeds itself in cellular membranes. It is unique among carotenoids because it traps free radicals at both ends of the molecule.* Once trapped, free radicals are passed into cellular fluids where they become neutralized by vitamin C. Ten Times Stronger than Other Antioxidants
It is one of the most powerful biological antioxidants known and shows strong free radical scavenging activity.* It functions within your cells, and has nearly 550 times stronger singlet oxygen quenching than vitamin E and has greater ability to support immune function than vitamin E. In other words, astaxanthin is 550 times more effective at scavenging free radicals than vitamin E.
Studies comparing astaxanthin to other carotenoids have shown that it possesses antioxidant activity up to 10 times stronger than that of beta carotene, canthaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Protects Against Oxidation*
Not only is astaxanthin a powerful free radical scavenger for your muscles, but it can also protect against oxidation, which limits the number of free radicals produced by your body.*
A study published in 1990 conducted by Kurashige and associates compared the effectiveness of vitamin E and astaxanthin for preventing lipid peroxidation. The results showed that astaxanthin is 100-500 times more effective in preventing lipid peroxidation in vivo than vitamin E.
Quenching Singlet Oxygen Molecules…
Additionally, it’s very effective at quenching a molecule called singlet oxygen, a harmful reactive oxygen species formed through normal biological processes. Singlet oxygen possesses a high amount of excess energy that must be released to keep it from damaging other cells. Astaxanthin absorbs this energy and dissipates it as heat, thereby returning the singlet oxygen to a grounded state.
Because of its unique biochemistry, I believe that astaxanthin should be considered a valuable component in every antioxidant formulation. It is sometimes referred to as a ‘booster’ for common antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E.
More importantly, astaxanthin’s chemistry can stop these antioxidants from becoming ‘pro-oxidants’.
Astaxanthin supports joint health and flexibility.* In studies, it helped:
Support grip strength among tennis players*
Support joint health and mobility after exercise*
Support joint health and quicker recovery times for elite athletes after intense training and exercise*
Support a healthy immune response*
The DeepExtract™ Process – More of What Nature Offers…
Let me describe to you just how we process the astaxanthin to help maximize all its benefits. The greatest source of astaxanthin is found in green algae called Haematococcus pluvialis, which also contains other carotenoids such as beta carotene and lutein.
Mercola Joint Formula* supplies 2mg of this effective phytonutrient antioxidant and outstanding member of the carotenoid family.
The astaxanthin used for our product is Zanthin® supplied by one of the premier suppliers of high quality astaxanthin. It is taken from Haematococcus pluvialis, the most abundant natural source yet discovered.
Once the tough cell wall of the algae is cracked open, it’s highly unstable, and must be extracted immediately. Our supplier uses a proprietary extraction process which yields:
85-90% astaxanthin
2% lutein
2% carotene
6% other carotenoids, including small amounts of canthaxanthin
The DeepExtract™ process creates a high quality, stable product. Plus, their O2B™ Peroxidation Blocker stabilization technology ensures the long-term (24 months) stability and efficacy of your supplement.
DeepExtract™ offers gentle treatment of high-quality astaxanthin at much lower temperatures than those used in expeller press and certain chemical solvent extraction operations. And it’s done in the absence of oxygen – which reduces degradation and chemical changes in the product.
This supercritical CO2 process:
Produces an extract untouched by chemical solvents
Creates astaxanthin free of impurities and residues*
Offers some of the highest efficacy profiles of any extracted products*
Our supplier shuns the use of preservatives in their efforts to stabilize their astaxanthin. Instead they use their proprietary O2B™ Peroxidation Blocker system, which:
Is 100% natural
Is non-GMO
Is designed to protect sensitive oils until they are consumed
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Ayurvedic Herb Used for Centuries…
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It comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in the dry hills of India. Traditionally, Indians have historically used the tree bark’s gummy resin, called salai guggal, for joint health.*
Indian frankincense contains what scientists call boswellic acids, which can help promote a healthy immune response.* With sustained use, boswellia can help maintain steady blood flow to your joints… supporting your joint tissues’ ability to boost flexibility and strength.*
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is present in every tissue of your body. One of its most important biological functions is the retention of water… second only to providing nutrients and removing waste from cells that lack a direct blood supply, such as cartilage cells.
Cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue, lending strength and flexibility to your body. A key component of your cartilage is Hyaluronic Acid.
Your joints are surrounded by a membrane called the synovial membrane, which forms a capsule around the ends of your bones. This membrane secretes a liquid called the synovial fluid into your joint cavities.
It serves as a lubricant, shock absorber and nutrient carrier. As a lubricant and shock absorber, it functions to protect your joints and bones during normal movement. Your cartilage is immersed in, and fed by, the synovial fluid… giving you an idea why it is so important to your joint health. Without HA, nutrients can’t move into these cells… and waste can’t be moved out.
Unfortunately, the process of normal aging reduces the amount of HA synthesized by your body. Oral hyaluronic acid supplementation may effectively help most people cushion their joints after just 2 to 4 months.
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You will find also plenty of useful information on alternative medicine to treat and conquer Arthritis and natural remedies for arthritis in the bookConquer Arthritis Now
There are herbs for arthritis that have a positive healing influence and, among them, Aloe Vera can be very helpful.
Gouty or uric arthritis
It consists in the accumulation of uric acid salts in the joints, especially in the hallux. In the acute phase good results are obtained by rubbing the affected area with an aloe vera gel 2-3 times a day and by taking four tablespoons of pure aloe juice three times a day. As a maintenance therapy take two tablespoons three times a day for about two months since the complete remission of symptoms.
Rheumatoid arthritis
It is a painful inflammation of joints often due to lack of minerals like copper. Again Aloe is helpful among the herbs for Arthritis. Thanks to the strong anti-inflammatory action of cinnamic and crisofanic acids and to the acemanane mucopolysaccharide, aloe can help to reduce pain and restore the motility of the affected joint. Take four tablespoons of pure aloe juice diluted in water or fruit juice at night before going to bed and soon after waking up in the morning. It can be integrated in the event of acute pain, with local applications of external aloe cream or gel.
Arthrosis
It is a disease due to degeneration of the articular cartilage and the formation of bony outgrowths. Osteoarthritis causes pain on the affected articulation and, difficulty of movement, swelling and progressive deformation of the joint.
At the moment no complete healing treatment against arthritis has been discovered and aloe, which has potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions, is a good adjuvant treatment of the symptomatic disease, because aloe may be associated with traditional allopathic medicine, the so-called NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) and to corticosteroids remedies i.e.the steroids. Moreover a physical therapy and a heat therapy can be very useful to reduce the pain.
Conclusion
Herbs for Arthritis can be very helpul. We have examined below the use of Aloe Vero which has a strong anti-inflammatory action. Other helpful natural remedies are the basil, black currant and Omega3 oils. The black currant is rich in vitamin C and stimulates the body to produce a natural cortisone which plays a very effective anti-inflammatory activity.
To conclude add herbs for arthritis to your arthritis medications.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and a Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet can be helpful. The role of dietary factors in immune-mediated diseases are increasingly evident in particular it has been shown that foods can evoke immune responses in normal conditions with manifestations of autoimmunity, and these are certainly important in the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases. In addition, numerous reports show the occurrence of anamnestic immunological diseases related to the ingestion of specific foods (eg milk products).
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the synovial membrane of joints, resulting in a volume increase that invades the cartilage, which is initially eroded and subsequently destroyed, the inflammation tends to involve all the tissues surrounding the joint, which is gradually consumed, causing pain and long term disability in sufferers.
Arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease, often caused by the accumulation in the body of toxic substances which cause metabolic deterioration of the fluids, tissues and body’s cells.. The body, because of its weakness, can not completely eliminate these substances which accumulate. Often we reach the exhaustion due to poor lifestyle habits that use the nervous energy that could be restored only with long periods of rest and sleep. The body’s weakening inhibits the excretion, and increases the accumulation of toxins, it interferes with the nutrition and the metabolism undergoes changes that eventually lead to disease.
Some mush to be applied on the painful part: chop parsley, onion, ash and song. This mixture should be applied warm and should be left all night.
Frictions with oil You should friction with camphorated alcohol mixed with olive oil.
Sand: is one of the most popular summer remedies. After asking the doctor’s opinion lie on the beach and get covered with hot sand around your body so as to leave out only the head. Stay under the sand initially for 5 minutes and increase the time over the following days up to 12 minutes. To relieve strain on the heart try to do this every other day. If you do the sandblasting only on the part where you feel pain you can keep doing this for up to 25 minutes or more. Then wash under a hot shower, and after that massage vigorously the painful part Out of the sand you can drink a sip of brandy to withstand better the reaction.
Infusion of linseed: leave for one night a tablespoon of flaxseed in a glass of warm water with a little licorice. The day after you can drink this infusion against rheumatic pains.
The lemon cure: take lemon a day, in whatever form and whenever you want but not on an empty stomach for at least 2 months.
Ferns for cervical osteoarthritis: collect ferns in the summer, let them dry in the shade, put them in a cotton bag and sew. Keep the bag on the pillow and sleep with it all the night, it will relax the neck.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
If you suffer from Arthritis, you should drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices that contain many vitamins and all foods that help kidney functions and that provide some nitrogenous substances. You should reduce bread consumption and replace it with potatoes or bran, they should avoid the meat and instead eat lean river or lake fish.
Try to eat white rice, avoid shellfish, spicy foods, the foods that are too seasoned, smoked foods and game foods. Among herbs and vegetables we recommend: vegetables, spinach, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, beets, carrots and celery in abundance. Avoid asparagus, turnips and green beans.
We recommend also non-fat vegetable soups with broth and tender leaves of nettle soup. Lemon juice and fruits are excellent, both raw and cooked.
A special recipe is a potato cake against arthritis: this cake is effective against arthritis because it is rich in potassium salts contained in potatoes.
Boil one liter of water with half a kilo of sugar. Cook, crush and sift a pound of potatoes, add potatoes to water with sugar dafter dissolving the latter. Add the lemon peel and leave on low heat until it reaches a certain size, then pour into a buttered mold and bake for 15 minutes. Leave in oven until cool. You can keep it for several days.
Conclusions
We have examined some natural remedies for Arthritis and some suggestions for a Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet, but.you can find plenty of additional information on natural remedies for arthritis in the Conquer Arthritis Now guide.
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the world and Joint Arthritis is very common. Arthritis can happen to people of all ages, and in various joints of the body. Having arthritis means that there is some sort of problem with the joints.
According to Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a vata (air) disease caused by the accumulation of toxins in the joints and is known as amavata.This may be caused by poor digestion and weak intestines, resulting in accumulation of undigested food and the buildup of waste materials. Poor digestion allows toxins to accumulate in the body, and problems in the colon allows toxins to reach the joints.
Some common symptoms of Arthritis are:
Fever
Immense pain and stiffness in affected muscles in case of chronic muscular rheumatism
Pain or tenderness in the joints that are exacerbated by any movement or activity, such as walking, rising from a chair, writing, typing, holding an object, throwing a ball, turning a key.
Excruciating pain and stiffness in the joints in case of chronic articular rheumatism.
Joint Arthritis Natural Cures
Some simple natural cures that can help relieve you from the pain of joint arthritis are listed below. Try one of these to see what works for you.
Two teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey mixed with a cup of warm water taken twice a day is good for the treatment of arthritis.
Two teaspoons of juice from fresh leaves bathua, drink every day on an empty stomach for 2-3 months.
Half a teaspoon turmeric powder with warm water helps cure arthritis.
Taking alfalfa tea twice a day to make good medicine.
Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey dissolved in a small glass of warm water taken once or twice a day brings relief.
Rub the swollen joints with hot vinegar to get some relief from pain.
Two parts pure olive oil and a wedge part makes wondrous ointment to bathe the joints suffer. Add a tablespoon of cod liver oil in the juice of one orange whip and drink before bedtime.
One clove of raw garlic per day is very beneficial.
Onions can be fried in ghee (clarified butter) or castor oil. Take for 2 months.
Guggulu is very helpful in the treatment of arthritis. Eat half a teaspoon twice daily after meals with warm water.
Exercise the afflicted joints in a tub full of hot water.
Drinking carrot juice, cucumber juice, eat cooked vegetables and / or vegetable soup, and drink coconut water for a healthy body and massage your joints daily to cure the disease.
On an empty stomach eat 2-3 walnuts or some coconut.
Avoid mental tensions that lead to stress.
Losing weight, if necessary, to approach your ideal weight. If you weigh less, there is less weight on your joints and less pain.
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Arthcare Oil is the best natural solution to joint arthritis. Manufactured under the guidance of renowned MD Ayurveda Specialist doctor, Arthcare is an anti-arthritic herbal oil which not only provide some help with rheumatoid arthritis, but also strengthen bone tissue, bone and neuromuscular systems, giving comfortable movement of joints and muscles. It is a powerful antioxidant and increases the energy levels. Arthcare penetrates body tissues faster than other oils because of the staunchly anti-inflammatory action. It eliminates stiffness and increases mobility of the thigh. It brings relief from backaches, muscular strains, rheumatic pain, joint pains etc.
Body massage oil Arthcare, relaxes people with asthma. Arthcare scientifically proven Ayurvedic formulation containing the herbal combination of well-known traditional elements described above. Within minutes your application will feel relaxed from pain. For Best Results Arthcare Take 2 capsules twice a day and massage the affected area with Arthcare Oil 2-3 times a day.
Joint Arthritis Herbal Remedies
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The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthen the body and treat disease. Following herbs are traditionally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis:
Shallaki also known as boswellia (Boswellia serrata), comes from trees that produce rubber when its bark peeled away. In clinical trials, promising results were observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic colitis, Crohn’s disease. The researchers found that extracts of Boswellia criteria significantly reduces morning stiffness, swelling and pain and usually reduced for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Ashvagandha (Withania somniferum) is an Asian plant of the potato family. Root has long been used to treat “rheumatism,” high blood pressure, immune dysfunctions, erection problems and also to ease inflammation. Given all this, sometimes referred to as “Indian ginseng.”
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) may be among the best studied of the four. Research suggests ginger inhibit the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which are involved in pain and inflammation. In an uncontrolled study of Denmark in 1992, 56 patients either the RA, OA or muscular discomfort took powdered ginger. All those who suffer from muscle aches and three-fourths of those with OA or RA reported varying degrees of pain and no side effects, even among those who took the ginger for more than two years.
Herbal oil is applied to the arthritis to loosen stiff joints, restore mobility, relieve pain, inflammation or swelling, maintaining the network and reduce pain. Experienced hands dipped in warm friendly oils will travel throughout the body with pressure. Arthcare not only increases blood circulation but also provide some relief for rheumatic arthritis, spondylosis, paralysis, muscular disorder, slipped disc, asthma and tuberculosis. Bringing help from the strain of stress and tension. It is also very good for muscle and nerve tonning someone. Get instant relief within minutes of application of oil. For further information please read
Other Suggested Remedies for Joint Arthritis
Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate): Magnesium has both anti-inflammatory properties and anti-arthritic and can be absorbed into the skin. Magnesium is one of the most important essential mineral in the body, and that’s generally lacking in American diets. New England is a drug for arthritis is a hot bath of Epsom salts. Hot bath can increase circulation and reduce inflammation of arthritis.
Dosage and Directions: Fill the tub with hot water as you can stand. Add 2 cups of Epsom salts. Bathe for thirty minutes, adding hot water as needed to maintain warm temperatures. Do this every day until you want.
Conclusions
There are many natural remedies to treat Joint Arthritis. Help can also be obtained by a suitable diet and exercise. Among the exercise you could try some gentle Yoga asanas such as those described in the article Yoga for Arthritis.
They are especially useful for joint arthritis.
You will find plenty of useful information on natural remedies for joint arthritis in theConquer Arthritis Nowguide.
The term “arthritis” is used to refer to one or more of a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that cause suffering, so that people are looking for arthritis relief. Quite often, arthritis is caused by damage to cartilage in the joints. All the symptoms of this disease include pain, stiffness and swelling of joints, and can affect other parts of the body such as other bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Tea tree oil is very good for arthritis relief because it can penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings.
Tea tree oil has beneficial medical properties when applied topically, including antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral action, and is also believed to have beneficial cosmetic properties. Tea tree oil is usually used diluted, as reactions are common with pure tea tree oil, but it can also cause irritation for some people even when diluted. Tea tree oil is toxic when taken internally, and so should never be added to food or drinks.
For relief from the pain caused by the suffering of various arthritic afflictions (rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis, etc.), mix 18 drops of tea tree oil with 1/8 cup of almond oil. Place it in a dark bottle and shake before applying it topically 2-4 times a day as a massage oil.
Putting 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in a hot bath is also a great way to reduce joint pain associated with arthritis.
Other Ways to get Arthritis Relief
If you want some more than just relieving the symptoms of arthritis, it is important to make also dietary changes. Changing the type of oil in your diet to one rich in omega-3 fatty acids suppresses the inflammation caused by the arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids deactivate enzymes that break down joint cartilage, and are found primarily in oily fish such as sardines, salmon and cod liver oil. Omega-6 fatty acid are instead found in almost all the oil seed plants such as evening primrose and sunflower oil, and also can have a positive effect in reducing the symptoms of arthritis.
Arthritis Relief with Foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as:
Canola oil (oil and margarine)
Salmon Oil
Cod liver oil (mmm yum:)
Soybean oil
Soybeans
Walnut oil
Nogales
Avocado oil
Fresh Avocados
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Foods to avoid for Arthritis Relief:
Try substituting a lot of red meat you consume oily fish. Red meat is also a good source of iron, so be sure to eat plenty of green vegetables and other foods rich in iron to avoid becoming iron deficient.
Alcohol
Tea
Coffee
Saturated fat
Processed food
Fried and grilled food
Conclusions
You can find more useful information on arthritis remedies in the Conquer Arthritis Now guide
In a previous article we have examined various arthritis home remedies. The Tea Tree Oil is a useful addition to get arthritis relief.
You can purchase cheap Tee Tree Oil from a reputable supplier such as Amazon.
You cannot expect to fully cure arthritis through dietary changes but, in conjunction with using tea tree oil, the right foods can alleviate many painful flareups and give you significant arthritis relief.
I have just read a very interesting article on the Agora Health Website about Natural Remedies for Arthritis and I try to summarize below the main points.
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It’s a simple fact that, if you’re one of the millions who suffer chronic joint pain, then you’re being badly let down by our healthcare system.
Only recently, a survey by private healthcare provider BUPA revealed that as many as 80 per cent of chronic joint pain sufferers were still living with daily pain despite following the recommended drug treatment of their doctor.
Doctors and drugs companies will tell you that arthritis and joint pain are just part of the ageing process and that there’s nothing you can do about it – except take their drugs. As a last resort when things become so bad and you can’t stand the pain any more – or simply just can’t stand up any more – they’ll probably offer you surgery to ‘repair’ or replace the offending joint.
But, in the meantime, you’re stuck with the same old painkillers and often you need to take ever-stronger painkillersas as the pain gets worse.
Problems with Painkillers
The problem is that painkillers and other drugs used for arthritis have many unpleasant and debilitating side-effects . .
The researchers of the HSI Institute found that some of these drugs are worse than the disease because of following reasons:
Medical studies have repeatedly shown that taking traditional painkilling drugs like ibuprofen and diclofenac have a 55% and 24% increased risk of heart attack respectively. These drugs can also INCREASE your risk of peptic ulcers, diabetes and breast cancer.
Cox-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx and Cerebrex have been found to substantially increase your risk of heart attack, to such an extent that Vioxx was withdrawn from sale when it was found to DOUBLE the risk of heart attack and stroke.
TNF-Blockers, such as Rituximab, have been shown to cause respiratory failure, as well as nausea, myalgia (muscle pain) and low blood pressure.
SAARDs and DMARDs, like Methotrexate – an immuno- suppressant used to treat patients whose arthritis is at an advanced stage – can exacerbate side effects such as serious gastrointestinal disorders, cause liver damage and can even cause death.
Natural Remedies for Arthritis
Luckily there are also Natural Remedies for Arthritis and Home Remedies that are much less dangerous and that have proved to be very effective with many people.
Among Natural Remedies for Arthritis the he Health Sciences Institute (HSI) first ‘scooped’ the story on Celadrin – an amazing anti-inflammatory compound – back in May 2007 and this Natural Remedy has taken America by storm, with hundreds of thousands of sufferers now swearing by it’s soothing and restorative power.
A recent article on the Sunday Times reports the following points of Jennifer Harper-Deacon, who is a registered naturopathic physician.
“Celadrin — a patented mix of fatty acids known as CFAs, which have been shown to reduce inflammation — may help. It is recommended for use alongside glucosamine. A trial of Celadrin on 64 patients with chronic osteoarthritis (OA), published in the Journal of Rheumatology, concluded that, “compared to placebo, CFA provides an improvement in range of motion and overall function in patients with OA”. Participants in this study continued to take their medications without any side effects — although, if you are taking warfarin, you should consult your GP.”
An article on the Care Directions website describes Celandrin as follows:
“Celadrin Forte works in a similar, but more dramatic way to EPA and DHA in fish oils. A patented complex of stabilised fatty acids, Celadrin Forte induces change at cellular level – to work to decrease inflammatory responses, lubricate cell membranes and restore the fluids that cushion bones and joints. It also assists in reducing cartilage breakdown.
Celadrin Forte Balm is rapidly-absorbed and provides immediate and cumulative pain relief. Celadrin Forte can also be highly effective when taken in combination with Glucosamine – as its powerful anti-inflammatory action promotes more effective joint repair by the Glucosamine.
It’s important to note that Celadrin Forte is fully compliant to USA Food & Drug Association (FDA) efficacy standards – having been the subject of extensive clinical trials. Its benefit results have been proven superior to many other arthritic medications. One such ‘Grade A’ clinical trial conducted by The University of Connecticut, found 100% of patients received statistically significant benefit.”
In one clinical trial published in the prestigious Journal Of Rheumatology, when patients with chronic arthritis of the knee took Celadrin capsules or a placebo for 10 weeks, the group taking Celadrin experienced significantly less pain than the placebo group, as well as much better joint flexibility and walking ability ( J Rheumatol. 2002 Aug;29(8): 1708-12).
Celadrin has also shown outstanding results when used as a topical cream by patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, reducing pain and stiffness in some cases in as little as 30 minutes after application.
There are also other Natural Remedies for Arthritis but Celadrin and another more recent product called Celarities seem to be among the more effective ones.
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You can easily purchase Celadrin and other Natural Remedies for Arthritis online from Amazon which guarantees good quality and cheap price.
The antioxidant properties of krill oil and its omega-3 content are being linked to the efficacy of krill oil to the reduction of arthritis symptoms. This information is according to a new study on the health benefits of krill oil. The study compared the relieving properties to arthritis of fish oil and krill oil by introducing them to the diet of mice.When the result came out, it revealed a reduction on inflammation. The researchers from MD Biosciences, Clanet and BioMarine said that krill oil’s significance in the reduction of arthritis symptoms makes it recommendatory as food supplement for patients suffering from inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis.Krill are tiny shrimps known for its rich omega-3 content and other essential nutrients needed by the body. It is one of the 85 species of deepwater shrimps or deepwater marine planktonic crustaceans. Krill oil has been proven to contain 48 times more antioxidant properties than fish oil. This is according to the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) antioxidant scales.
Most people have little appreciation for how powerful exercise can be in supporting joint function. Vigorous low-impact exercise is beneficial – for your joints, as well as for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other systems in your body.It’s simply a myth that you can ‘wear down’ your knees just from average levels of exercise – and/or normal activity. In fact, inactivity causes your muscles to become weaker and actually works against optimal joint flexibility and comfort.One caution, however when using this valuable tool, you need to start slowly if you have not been exercising regularly, and build up to higher activity levels otherwise you risk incurring an injury that could cause really set you back..If typical vigorous exercise is not easy for you, try walking, tai chi and yoga… as they are very low impact, yet offer many health benefits.
Many people do not believe it ‘works’ for them. It can take awhile to build up enough for people to see a direct benefit from it. I believe it’s quite possible that some people give up before reaching that point.
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Boswellia supports:
