Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis
Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at The University of York, in...
Kinesiology tape
During the Olympics, you may have noticed brightly colored kinesiology (aka Kinesin) tape attached to the legs, backs, arms and...
Music to manage chronic pain
Treating chronic pain is challenging. Often, the reason for the pain isn’t clear and may require combinations of treatments before...
Problem of physical inactivity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago Illinois, studied the impact of this modifiable risk factor.
Contribution of mindfulness in rheumatic joint disease
Researchers at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, in Oslo, Norway, evaluated the effects of a mindfulness-based group training in adults with inflammatory rheumatic...
Review: Yoga to treat pain
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, performed a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of yoga on pain and associated...
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Reviewing the reviews of tai chi
Prof. Ernst and a colleague critically evaluated the systematic reviews of tai chi for any improvement of medical conditions or...
Review: Yoga for arthritis
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, in Baltimore, Maryland, reviewed the evidence.
Review: CAM for arthritis
Prof. Ernst and colleague evaluated the evidence on CAM treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Review: Acupuncture to treat pain
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed previous Cochrane reviews.
Anti-inflammatory effects of heated vs unheated ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officnale) exerts anti-inflammatory effects, and heat treatment of ginger has been suggested to enhance its pain relieving effects....
The Arthritis Foundation’s tai chi program
During the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
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Here’s what we know about vitamin D
Many studies suggest that we may need more vitamin D than presently recommended to prevent chronic disease. Dr. Christine Gonzalez...
Why do patients with rheumatoid arthritis respond to homeopathy?
Researchers at Aldermoor Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, UK compared homeopathic consultation to homeopathic remedies.
Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Effective options to treat patients with chronic pain are limited. Researchers at the University of Toronto reviewed lots of different...
Review: Moxibustion for rheumatic conditions
Moxibustion, an acupuncture-like treatment, is increasingly used in the management of rheumatic conditions. Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence.
Review of acupuncture to treat rheumatic conditions
Other reviews came to contradictory conclusions. So, Prof. Ernst reviewed the reviews.
Antioxidant primer
Dr. Manouchehr Saljoughian from the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, California has reviewed antioxidants. Lets define terms.
Balneotherapy: 2 reviews of the evidence
This review of balneotherapy comes from the Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS), in Athens, Greece.
Internet-based arthritis self-management
Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine in California studied arthritis patients who were unable or unwilling to attend a...