Arthritis

Arthritis


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40 arthritic patients divided into 2 groups, one was treated with an essential oil blend which decreased pain and depression levels.

Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2005 Feb ;35(1):186-94. PMID: 15778570
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Eucalyptus : CK(61) : AC(20), Marjoram : CK(21) : AC(7), Rosemary : CK(173) : AC(61)
Diseases : Depression : CK(674) : AC(88), Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37)

A Boswellia serrata extract safely reduces pain and improves physical functioning significantly in osteoarthritis patients.

Pubmed Data : Arthritis Res Ther. 2008;10(4):R85. Epub 2008 Jul 30. PMID: 18667054
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Boswellia : CK(122) : AC(31)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(1230) : AC(433)

A combination of baicalin (a compound found within Chinese skullcap) and catechin (a polyphenol plant antioxidant) are as effective as naproxen in treating osteoarthritis of the knee.

Pubmed Data : J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1985 Dec;4(6):923-30. PMID: 19555810
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1985
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Catechin : CK(403) : AC(130), Chinese Skullcap : CK(97) : AC(57)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165)

A combination of fish oil, nettle and vitamin E (Phytalgic) decreases the neeed for analgesics and NSAIDs and improves symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Pubmed Data : Arthritis Res Ther. 2009 Dec 16;11(6):R192. PMID: 20015358
Article Published Date : Dec 16, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Fish Oil : CK(615) : AC(95), Nettle : CK(44) : AC(13), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Additional Keywords : Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)

A combination of glucosamine, chondroitin and quercetin significantly improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Pubmed Data : Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2009 Feb;73(2):288-92. Epub 2009 Feb 7. PMID: 19202302
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Chondroitin Sulfate : CK(36) : AC(8), Glucosamine : CK(116) : AC(21), Quercetin : CK(318) : AC(136)
Diseases : Arthritis: Rheumatoid : CK(289) : AC(54), Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)

A combination of mud-bath therapy and bicarbonate-sulphate mineral bath water result in a slight decrease in serum leptin levels and an increase in adipnectin levels in patients with osteoarthritis.

Pubmed Data : Am J Ind Med. 2003 Feb;43(2):212-20. PMID: 20237929
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Mineral Water : CK(21) : AC(3)
Diseases : Adiponectin: Elevated : CK(10) : AC(1), Leptin: Low Levels : CK(22) : AC(3), Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Therapeutic Actions : Mud therapy : CK(169) : AC(22), Spa Bathing : CK(44) : AC(7)

A combination of Phellodendron and Citrus peel extract has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk factors; namely lipid levels, blood pressure and fasting glucose levels.

Pubmed Data : Nutr J. 2008;7:16. Epub 2008 May 20. PMID: 18492265
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Citrus Peel : CK(65) : AC(8), Phellodendron : CK(40) : AC(4)
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases : CK(5138) : AC(641), Hyperlipidemia : CK(1211) : AC(109), Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271), Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(563) : AC(156), Hypolipidemic : CK(370) : AC(80)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A complex of curcumin and phosphatidylcholine is effective in reducing the symptoms of ostearthritis.

Pubmed Data : Altern Med Rev. 2010 Dec;15(4):337-44. PMID: 21194249
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482), Phosphatidylcholine : CK(101) : AC(22)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(1230) : AC(433)

A fermented wheat germ extract significantly improves patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2006 May-Jun;24(3):325-8. PMID: 18771352
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Wheat Germ : CK(65) : AC(10)
Diseases : Arthritis: Rheumatoid : CK(289) : AC(54)

A homeopathic gel compares favorably to NSAID gel for treating osteoarthritis of the knee.

Pubmed Data : Rheumatology (Oxford). 2000 Jul;39(7):714-9. PMID: 10908688
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All : CK(481) : AC(47)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165)

A moderate T'ai Chi intervention can enhance arthritis self-efficacy, quality of life, and functional mobility among older adults with osteoarthritis.

Pubmed Data : J Am Geriatr Soc. 2000 Dec;48(12):1553-9. PMID: 11129742
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Quality of Life: Poor : CK(170) : AC(16)
Therapeutic Actions : Tai Chi : CK(382) : AC(38)

A seaweed derived mineral supplement may increase range of motion and walking distances in subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee and has a drug sparing effect.

Pubmed Data : Nutr J. 2009 Feb 2;8:7. PMID: 19187557
Article Published Date : Feb 02, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Seaweed : CK(83) : AC(16)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Additional Keywords : Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)

A vegetarian diet has a beneficial effect in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Sep;70(3 Suppl):594S-600S. PMID: 10479237
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Vegetarian : CK(116) : AC(15), Fasting/Caloric Restriction : CK(235) : AC(50)

A water soluble extract of Panax notoginseng, Rehmannia glutinosa and Eleutherococcus senticosus is safe and effective for symptomatic improvement of pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Pubmed Data : Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009 Feb;13(1):33-7. Epub 2009 Feb 28. PMID: 19885024
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Eleutherococcus senticosus : CK(14) : AC(4), Panax Notoginseng : CK(42) : AC(9), Rehmannia : CK(145) : AC(32)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)

A Yoga based regimen is effective in providing relief in osteoarthritis of the hands.

Pubmed Data : J Rheumatol. 1994 Dec;21(12):2341-3. PMID: 7699639
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1994
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Therapeutic Actions : Yoga : CK(692) : AC(76)

Acupuncture improves symptoms of chronic shoulder pain diagnosed as osteoarthritis or rotator cuff tendonitis.

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Jun;15(6):613-8. PMID: 19489707
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Rotator Cuff Problems : CK(31) : AC(4), Tendinitis : CK(1433) : AC(7)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture : CK(1294) : AC(147)

An elemental diet for 2 weeks is as effective as prednisone in improving symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2007 Sep;21(9):889-94. PMID: 17308218
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Arthritis: Rheumatoid : CK(289) : AC(54), Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Elemental Diet : CK(145) : AC(17)

An extract from the seed of the African shea tree slows the disease process in patients with the highest levels of osteoarthritis biomarkers.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2010 Aug;24(8):1126-31. PMID: 20013816
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Shea : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)

Andrographis reduces subjective and objective symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Pubmed Data : Clin Rheumatol. 2009 Aug;28(8):931-46. Epub 2009 Apr 29. PMID: 19408036
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Andrographis : CK(81) : AC(35)
Diseases : Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)

Atherothrombotic events in rheumatoid arthritis are predicted by homocysteine and folic acid reduces homocysteine levels.

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2009 Sep-Oct;27(5):822-5. PMID: 19917166
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : High Homocysteine : CK(368) : AC(57), Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)

Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables are safe and effective in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.

Pubmed Data : Rev Rhum Engl Ed. 1997 Dec;64(12):825-34. PMID: 9476272
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1997
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Avocado : CK(47) : AC(17), Soy : CK(1672) : AC(347), Unsaponifiables : CK(25) : AC(6)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Osteoarthritis: Hip : CK(80) : AC(6), Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Additional Keywords : Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Bacillus coagulans is a viable adjunct therapy for relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2010 Jan 12;10(1):1. Epub 2010 Jan 12. PMID: 20067641
Article Published Date : Jan 12, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bacillus coagulans : CK(41) : AC(5)
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein : CK(819) : AC(74), CRP : CK(30) : AC(3), Elevated CRP : CK(72) : AC(8), Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)

Balneotherapy and mud-pack therapy were effective in treating patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Pubmed Data : Joint Bone Spine. 2007 Jan;74(1):60-5. Epub 2006 Nov 29. PMID: 17223602
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91), Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Therapeutic Actions : Balneotherapy : CK(81) : AC(9), Mud therapy : CK(169) : AC(22)

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