Reading this headline one might be forgiven for thinking that lymphoma is a natural progression of rheumatoid arthritis, not to mention the fear that this type of headline might engender.
Further research has enlightened me as to why lymphoma might be associated with arthritis. It appears that a number of people who have been prescribed methotrexate [...]
Archive of entries posted on June 2007
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lymphoma
Vitamin A for Arthritis
It’s hard to understand why mainstream medicine is so reluctant to credit cod liver oil as a treatment for arthritis. Around forty years ago there was a book on the market about the benefits of cod liver oil treatment for arthritis. Cod liver oil is a rich source of Vitamin A and D, and it’s [...]
Dangers of Pain Creams
A young track star’s death has been blamed on her over enthusiastic use of pain creams containing methyl salicylate, which is an ingredient in Ben Gay, Tiger Balm and Icy Hot. People who suffer from arthritic pains may be at risk if they use these creams too often, apply too vigorously, or apply them to [...]
Omega-3s for Arthritis
Back in the 70s people were being encouraged to lower their cholesterol levels by reducing their saturated fat intake and replacing it with polyunsaturated fats. Unfortunately they were not aware that polyunsaturated fats consisted of two types, Omega-3s and Omega-6s. Their diet was already overloaded with Omega-6s, and severely depleted in Omega-3s, in a [...]
Scientists have found a Gene for Arthritis
What does this mean? Are we going to blame our arthritis on our genes, and not make any effort to change our dietary habits. Finding the gene for arthritis, is locating a person’s predisposition to arthritis, it does not take responsibility for the development of the disease away from the individual. If we have the [...]
Gamma-Linolenic Acid for Arthritis
Gamma-linolenic Acid (GLA) is one type of omega-6 fatty acid that is derived from the seeds of some plants. GLAs have been highly touted for their health benefits, these wonder acids have beneficial effects for many arthritis sufferers.
Some of the most well known GLAs are derived from the seeds of black currant, borage, [...]
