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Christine Miller

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

Cod liver oil to replace NSAIDs?

According to a new study published in the medical journal, Rheumatology, taking two teaspoons (10g) of cod liver oil a day reduced the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by as much as 30%. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, have been around for decades and are commonly used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis and... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2007, comments (0)

Another Reason Why Stress is Bad for Us

Last year, I wrote about research finding links between stress and depression and increased rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Now, new research presented this month at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association shows that chronic stress can exacerbate inflammation and increases a person's risk of developing autoimmune... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 08/31/2006, comments (0)

Association of Certain Foods to Disease Activity

There are plenty of tips and articles published in magazines and online about the health benefits of eating certain foods. Aside from the plethora of information on how to maintain or lose weight through diets, there is an increasing amount of information on the health benefits of certain foods that contain important fats or proteins that are... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/02/2006, comment (1)

Having JRA and Where I am with Arthritis Today

Through 29 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, I have experienced both painful flares and periods of remission. I have tried many different medications and treatment regimens. I spent years in physical and occupational therapy and had many, many splints and other funky contraptions to straighten contractures and reshape slowly deforming... Read more Chevron

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