Study Suggests Aspirin And Fish Oil Could Cure Arthritis

Scientists have discovered that a combination of fish oils and aspirin could help to reduce the risk and symptoms of conditions such as arthritis. Combined, they work to reduce inflammation which leads to damaging illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. The anti-inflammatory effects of aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids can help to control the immune responses created by the body, and could potentially aid many long-term health problems. Fatty acids are well-known for their restorative properties when it comes to joints, and this study proves yet again how vital they are in keeping joints healthy and supple.

 

The study took place at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, which shows that the combination of these renowned anti-inflammatories doubles their effect to produce a potent treatment for arthritic and other inflammatory conditions. This resolve could be hugely beneficial to millions of people who suffer with these health concerns, and is a cheap yet effective cure. The body defends itself from injury and irritants through inflammation – the symptoms of this process are what we feel, but when there is no such injury and the body is defending against something like a poor diet, the immune system can get out of control and increase the risk of illness. It is when it continues to stay out of control that it becomes a chronic condition and this can lead to serious problems such as damaged heart valves or strokes. It’s even been linked to the development of cancer in some cases.

 

Many people already take a low dose of aspirin every day as a way of combating the risk of stroke or heart attack, as it thins the blood to reduce clots or high blood pressure. Omega-3s are found in oily fish, such as salmon, as well as nuts, kale and chicken. Once these are combined, your body is met with a double dose of anti-inflammatory which could do wonders for certain health concerns.

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Study Suggests Aspirin And Fish Oil Could Cure Arthritis

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How Eating Curry May Reduce Your Joint Pain

Swelling in the joints is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and now we could have more ways to treat it, recent findings suggest. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences recently looked at the effects of a herb on our joint health, with interesting results.

Traditional treatments

Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex condition that can have far-reaching consequences on our wellbeing. It’s known for its effect on the joints, which become inflamed when our immune system is wrongly triggered to attack tissue that acts as protective caps on our bones. This immune response may also target tissue in other places, such as our eyes and mouth. As well as joint issues, we could suffer from fatigue and flu-like symptoms. It can affect us at any age, but is more commonly seen in those aged from 30 to 60. Pain is one of the most difficult symptoms to manage when we have arthritis and although medication can help, the side effects over time can lead to further health issues like osteoporosis. This means that if we take natural-based medications we could protect our health from these kinds of issues.

Herbal help

Doctor Surender Singh from the institute recently investigated the role of coriander in reducing joint swelling. When we have rheumatoid arthritis our joints can get stiff and sore first thing in the morning, or when we don’t use them for a while. Inspired by India’s Ayurvedic medicine, he administered animals with the herb to see if it helped reduce swelling. Dr Singh reveals that the compound helped combat the inflammatory response caused by rheumatoid arthritis. He added that as the condition has a similar effect in animals as it does in humans, meaning the experiment shows how the herbal compound has medical properties. He calls for more research into the herb, which could lead to coriander-based supplements, until then we can benefit from its potential wellness properties by including it in dishes, like curries.

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How Eating Curry May Reduce Your Joint Pain

Categories: Arthritis, joint health, Rheumatoid Arthritis