Flaming flare-ups and fatigue
Inflammation can be a source of constant annoyance for people. It rears its head as red, flaming joints or in others as chronic muscle pain and ongoing fatigue. Taming the inflammatory fire can be a continuous challenge that must be worked at through... More»»
Glucosamine: the great debate
You may have noticed that there are different varieties
of glucosamine in the marketplace. So without being a
biochemist, how do you know which one to buy?... More»»
Bones of the matter for healthy joints
Pain, swelling, inflammation and degeneration are words frequently associated with rheumatism and arthritis. There are more than 140 different types of arthritis that affect more than half a million men, women and children in New Zealand. The end res... More»»
Omega-3 fatty acids increase bone density
An Umea University (Sweden) human study published in 2007 confirms the omega-3 bone health connection seen in previous animal studies. The study on 78 men from the age of 16 to 24 years has found that men with the highest omega-3 fatty acids, especia... More»»
Did You Know . . . . .
. . . .that osteoporosis is actually considered to be a paediatric (childhood) disorder? between 18 and 25, by the age of 30 – 35 bone loss has already begun. So the real time to prevent osteoporosis is during childhoo... More»»
Niggling discomfort or joint pain? Glucosamine cou
Most people with aching joints will have heard about the benefits of glucosamine. Arthritis sufferers are now frequently recommended to try this nutrient, even by some doctors, to help delay, halt or even reverse the aches and pains caused by the deb... More»»