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Guide to Curcumin (Turmeric)

This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Turmeric is probably the best known anti-inflammatory supplement and is often called the “all-natural NSAID”. Read on to learn the science behind using turmeric for improving arthritis symptoms. A spice and an herb Turmeric is a yellow spice that has been …

How processed meats cause inflammation

Processed meat is any meat that has been altered through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavor or improve preservation. Hot dogs, cured sausages, bacon, most deli meat, and jerky are all processed meat. The act of processing the meat creates several chemical reactions in the meat. These chemical reactions also occur …

FDA Warning: Prescription Drugs Detected in Arthritis Supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to consumers on April 20, 2022 not to use the following products: Artri Ajo King Artri King Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey Extra Forte Through analysis, it was determined that these products contained the following prescription drugs not listed on the label: Dexamethasone …

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

Methylsulfonylmethane, more commonly known as MSM, is a sulfur compound found naturally in animals, humans, and many plants. MSM is commonly produced in a lab and often combined with other ingredients such as glucosamine or chondroitin. MSM has been shown to reduce inflammation and improve other OA symptoms such as joint stiffness. Participants in several …

Learning to Love and Accept Yourself

It is so important to have self-love when you are living with arthritis. It is very easy to fall into the trap of self-loathing, self-body shaming, and wishing you were someone else. But these traps can prevent you from progressing and making the changes needed to improve your arthritis symptoms. There are several reasons why …