Natural Remedies for Arthritis

Osteoarthritis, a form of joint disease where cartilage around the joints wears away, causing pain, stiffness and inflammation affects 1.5 million in the UK.

Recent scientific trials suggest Glucosamine, a glucose-based supplement produced naturally in the body to repair cartilage may well be an effective remedy. The latest three-year Belgian study published in medical journal the Lancet looked at 212 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and found Glucosamine eased symptoms and also helped to slow cartilage deterioration.

Prescription anti-inflammatory drugs can have serious side effects after prolonged use and arthritis sufferers are increasingly turning to alternative approaches to managing the condition. Some 66% of rheumatoid arthritis patients now use alternative therapies.

Friday, 4 May 2001