Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from LivingRheum at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/76333/rheu Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:54:21 -0400 LivingRheum Ginger is one of my favorite spices to cook with. I use it in everything from Chicken Soup to Stir Fry. Ginger is an anti inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic. Traditional medicine has used ginger to stimulate digestion, and quell nausea and vomiting. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the root of a lily plant.    In a recent  Danish study, researchers found that up to 74% of patients with rheumatoid... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/76333/rheu http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/76190/rheu Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:57:09 -0400 LivingRheum There is nothing more refreshing in the summertime than some nice fresh pineapple to snack on.  It turns out that pineapple is good for rheumatoid arthritis as well.  Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which breaks down protein and has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects. For best anti-inflammatory effect make sure that you eat the pineapple alone between meals.  Pineapple is nutrient rich in potassium,... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/76190/rheu http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/75983/focus Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:51:33 -0400 LivingRheum I have watched the Star Wars movies over the years many times.  At one time or another each one of my boys has gone through a Star Wars faze when they want to watch all of the Star Wars movies over and over again.  I have seen them all many times. The past few times I have to admit I probably was doing something else while one of the boys was watching.  Kind of a been there done that attitude.  They are all good... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/75983/focus http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/75839/diet Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:04:57 -0400 LivingRheum     Garlic can reduce pain and inflammation in people with RA.   Garlic inhibits the formation of free radicals that can cause joint damage .   Garlic is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and may protect against some cancers.    Garlic has cardiovascular benefits.  It can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol which help to protect against... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/75839/diet http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/75735/6 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:46:59 -0400 LivingRheum The most commonly deficient vitamins for people dealing with rheumatoid arthritis are vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin E.  It is preferable to get these vitamins in your diet however if that is not possible then supplements can be used.   There are many reasons that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are deficient in these nutrients many of which are... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/27771/75735/6