Ginger is a flowering plant originating in south-east Asia. The anti-inflammatory effects of ginger have made it a popular supplement and cooking ingredient for those with inflammatory conditions. A recently published study in JCI insight, led by Michigan Medicine, has found that the main bioactive...
May Lunch Recipe: Spinach with Grilled Chicken Wrap When following an anti-inflammatory diet, it is always a good idea to avoid red meat. Red meat can increase inflammation. Try instead to stick to lean meats like turkey, chicken, and fish. Spinach is a wonderful source of...
April Breakfast Recipe – Gingerbread Oatmeal The taste of a favorite cookie in your morning oats. Not only does this breakfast taste delicious but it starts your day off limiting excess inflammation. Rolled oats are gluten-free whole grains and a great source of important vitamins, minerals,...
Osteoarthritic joints usually have a lower concentration of hyaluronic acid in their joint fluid than healthy joints. This means less protection against joint friction and impact. The FDA has approved the use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis but also states it should only...
Effie Koliopoulos is a rheumatoid arthritis warrior. As a teenager, like many of us, she thought arthritis was not a condition that she needed to worry about at her age. Through subtle messages in advertisements or television programs, arthritis was always portrayed as a condition...
Those who live with a painful and chronic condition hardly need awareness campaigns. Pain, stiffness, and bouts of immobility make patients feel all too aware every single day. Yet organizations like ANRF often talk about raising awareness. Why is that? In short, awareness matters because it...
In preparation for Arthritis Awareness Month, we reached out to our patient community to find out what they wish people were more aware of with regards to their condition. We are extremely grateful to those who took the time to respond. It is through open...
Over 50 million Americans live with the pain of arthritis every day. If it doesn’t touch your life, chances are it touches the life of someone you know. At ANRF, we work everyday to fund research aimed at providing better diagnostics, treatments, and cures for...
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in peanuts, has been shown to reduce inflammation and is therefore seen as anti-inflammatory. In fact, the 2009 American Heart Association Advisory Panel recommended that Americans include omega-6 in their diets, citing its anti-inflammatory benefits. Cacao adds a dark chocolate flavor, bitter and...
SCLERODERMA Around 300 000 Americans are affected by scleroderma. African Americans are more at risk of developing the condition. Symptoms include hard, thick skin which is smooth and shiny in appearance and can include painful and swollen joints. A secondary condition, Raynaud’s phenomenon, often occurs with...