The Effectiveness of Glucosamine Supplements Glucosamine is used to relieve the symptoms and of Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) – osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis was seen as a permanent, gradually worsening condition affecting many people (and animals) with age - an accepted result of ageing, together with wear and tear on joints. In many ways this is true but many people [...]
Jan 072011
Jan 072011
NUTRACEUTICALS Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements which are specifically designed to nutritionally support certain illnesses, improve metabolic processes, or correct biochemical imbalances. They are also used in an attempt to legally enhance performance in working animals. They are not manufactured as a pharmaceutical (drug) and are not subjected to, or controlled by, the same constraints as [...]
Sep 142010
Arthritis is, obviously, a painful condition – the inflammation and pain can be a barrier to movement and this can result in reduced muscle tone and a general weakening of all the support structures (muscles and ligaments) around the affected joints. In many ways this tends to make the symptoms worse. There are many forms [...]
Drugs * Depending on the type of arthritis, and how severe or progressed it is, there is a wide range of drugs used to treat arthritis. Some are designed to relieve pain, some reduce the inflammation and others control the underlying disease. Your doctor may prescribe one, or a combination of drugs from any of the following [...]