What Are The Benefits Of Hyaluronic Acid?
Often called the body’s “lubricant molecule,” hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in the body. The highest concentrations […]
Joint health and rheumatism
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that produces pain, swelling and stiffness in joints. It is worst in the feet, wrists and hands. It […]
Bone Broth Is So Good For Us
Overview An old South American proverb says “good broth can resurrect the dead”. Bone broth is now one of the trending non-vegetarian foods for helping […]
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a medical term for joint inflammation. It is a derived from the Greek words, “artho” and “itis,” which means joint and inflammation, respectively. […]
White Willow Bark Extracts
The ancient Greeks knew a thing or two about white willow bark extracts. Back in the day of Hippocrates who famously directed medics in his […]
Why We Like Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is a well-established supplement whose properties have been known for many years. It might be regarded as one of the first commercial […]
The Many Uses And Benefits Of Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil is regarded as one of the essential oils for cleansing the skin, giving a lift to drinks and adding that refreshing sharpness to […]
The Properties Of Elderflower
The Elderflower (species: Sambucus nigra Family: Caprifoliaceae), or Sambucus, is a shrub growing all over the world. It is mostly found throughout the Northern hemisphere and has been much revered […]
Vervain
Vervain (latin name: Verbena officinalis) is a valuable herbal. Early Christian folklore has it that vervain was used to staunch Jesus’ wounds once he […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera. Dunal) is an adaptogen known primarily for its stress-reducing properties. It’s also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry, a […]
Avocado oil: Health and Functional Properties
Avocado oil is one of the healthiest dietary oils available for the nutritionist and for culinary use. We explore some of its properties here. The […]
Olive Hydroxytyrosol
It has been well-known that olives, as part of the Mediterranean diet have many beneficial health effects, especially where the heart and joints are concerned. […]
Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) – An Ingredient For Improving Joint Health.
Sports nutritionists have long known that methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) intake benefits those suffering the debilitating impact of joint pain. MSM has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis In Women: Eating Fish Might Reduce The Risk
A recent study has demonstrated that eating just one reasonable sized portion of a fatty fish such as salmon, sardines or mackerel, or four portions of […]
Glucosamine And Maintenance Of Joint Health
Recent news from EFSA has been the rejection of Article 13.5 claims amongst others that there was not enough evidence to link supplementation with glucosamine with the claimed effects […]
Boswellia serrata – Recent Findings On Treatment Of Joint Pain
Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense, Salai guggal or olibanum indicum is the resin from various Boswellia trees but ‘serrata’ in particular. It is also known […]