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Christine Miller

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posted 02/02/2007, comments (0)

Individualization and Follow-up are Key to Successful Exercise Pr

A recent article in the online December issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism compared the effectiveness of two different types of Internet-based physical activity interventions for people with rheumatoid arthritis. In this study from the Netherlands, 160 patients were monitored over a period of a year. The patients were divided into two groups... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 01/23/2007, comments (0)

Ask the Expert: Preventing RA Symptoms with Birth Control Pills?

Dear Dr. Borigini, I'm newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. After doing only preliminary reading, it seemed that there is evidence that changes in hormones estrogen/progesterone can cause the onset of RA symptoms-- i.e., following childbirth and remission of symptoms during pregnancy. If this is true, couldn't hormone therapy in the form of... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 12/08/2006, comment (1)

More Evidence that Diet Affects the Immune System

Over the past several months, I have written about the importance of a healthy diet to the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Eating right to maintain a healthy weight reduces stress, wear and tear on the joints. Additionally, there is growing evidence that the foods we consume, specifically different kinds of fats, have an affect on the... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 11/17/2006, comments (0)

Compounds in sea anemone and a shrub block autoimmune response in diabetes and arthritis.

An article published online in Science Daily last week reports that researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have found that natural compounds derived from a sea anemone extract and a shrub plant block the autoimmune disease response in type-1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. The study appears in the November Early Online Edition... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 11/10/2006, comments (0)

Turmeric Extract May Help Prevent and Ease the Pain of Arthritis

Turmeric is a spice used often in Indian and North African cuisines in curry, chutneys and pickles and to season lamb and vegetables. It is sometimes used as a substitute for saffron for its color. It has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory in Ayurvedic medicine. In Asian countries, it is used as a mild digestive to ease liver... Read more Chevron

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