Simple Approach Cuts Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: 3 Key Factors

Rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating as well as disfiguring. The heavier duty treatments try to reign in critical elements of the immune system. When it comes to the immune system, balance is key. You may also hear this balance called “immune tolerance.” In other words, we want the immune system to attack the invaders that […]

Coffee consumption and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis – (08-17-00)

Coffee consumption and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis This is a small study suggesting that coffee may be a risk factor for development of RA. Considering that coffee has many other effects that are not so friendly to the body, and that green tea has many documented health benefits, switching from coffee consumption to tea […]

Why do Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis use Alternative Treatments? – (05-31-01)

Why do Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis use Alternative Treatments? I hope there are no patients with RA reading this, because they may get very offended by this study. Basically, this study try to evaluate why patients with RA seek alternative care. The answer? Psychosocial issues. It couldn’t possibly be that conventional therapy for RA is […]