With holidays just around the corner, many of us will be searching for the ideal gift for our loved ones. Finding the perfect gift can be challenging, even more so if the recipient has a chronic illness. Don’t despair, use our handy guide to help...
In the month of thanks giving we encourage you to think moderation not deprivation, so this month we give tips and tricks for anti-inflammatory recipes that still hit all the taste notes associated with the holiday! This week we tackle the star of the show...
A five-minute preparation time means this smoothie is a quick way to get your day off to a healthy start, boosting your body’s ability to deal with surplus inflammation. Blueberries are considered an antioxidant superfood, packed with phytoflavinoids, potassium and vitamin C, making them the...
Turmeric and avocado scrambled eggs Functional foods such as eggs contain a variety of essential nutrients and vital components including egg proteins, phospholipids, lutein and zeaxanthin that curb inflammation. The vitamin D present in the eggs modulates the inflammatory response in rheumatoid arthritis. Turmeric is a brilliant yellow spice common in Indian cuisine that you can find in...
The history of a disease provides an interesting clinical, pathophysiologic, and therapeutic perspective. Here we look at the evolution of the descriptions, diagnostic factors and treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic medical condition characterized by widespread pain throughout the body as...
Given that many autoimmune conditions degrade joints, this is a situation that many patients face. Unfortunately, there is no clear consensus among clinical practice relating to perioperative use of immunosuppressants. Each patient should go over the options with both their surgeon and rheumatologist. The following...
Lupus erythematosus is collection of autoimmune diseases in which the body mistakenly identifies its own cells as foreign and launches an immune response. Lupus results in a multitude of symptoms that often differ from patient to patient and range from mild to severe. Symptoms generally...
Red meat has long been known to cause inflammation, this doesn’t mean you can’t have some of your old favourites such as spaghetti and meatballs. Here we take you through making an anti-inflammatory version of this Italian classic. Start by substituting beef for a leaner...
Mohamed Khass, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Alabama. A strong research background in numerous areas including pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and immunology has not only created a researcher capable of unique insights from...
As most patients with an autoimmune condition know, some days are going to be more challenging than others. For many, a challenging day begins with a painful, stiff morning that can make it difficult to face a normal routine. Unfortunately, there is often no option...