Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thursday, August 30, 2007 by Nick

You’ve heard about the good fats and the bad fats, saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Can’t keep them straight, between what you’re supposed to eat and what you can? Unfortunately, many people who are dieting eliminate all fats altogether, which is as unhealthy as what they were previously putting into their body.
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Preventing Osteoarthritis

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 by Nick

If you have a family history of osteoarthritis then you have a higher chance of developing the disease yourself. Besides genetic predisposition, osteoarthritis can be present in those who are overweight or those who routinely put stress on the particular joint. Injury is also a culprit.
Osteoarthritis affects the joints in the body, most commonly the [...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Monday, August 27, 2007 by Nick

Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder, causing your immune system to attack the joints, causing a painful inflammation. Unlike other forms of arthritis like osteoarthritis, RA also attacks the organs like the heart, eyes and lungs. Of the 100+ forms of arthritis, this is one of the most debilitating varieties.
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1 [...]