‘Arthritis Support’ Archive

March 3rd Marks the First International Omega-3 Awareness Day – Educating Everyone About Omega-3 Benefits February 28, 2010 No Comments

Scientific evidence of the health benefits of omega-3’s are now so firmly established that a team of world-renowned doctors have formed the first ever International Omega-3 Awareness Day on March 3rd, 2010.
As Carol A. Locke, MD who is leading this effort puts it, “What’s so amazing is that people can obtain huge benefits right now [...]

Nordic Naturals Introduces Revolutionary Delivery System for Fish Oil – Drink Your Omega-3s(TM) in Effervescent Form January 5, 2010 No Comments

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Naturals, the industry leader in omega-3 fish oil, introduces Omega-3 Effervescent, an innovative way to enjoy fish oil supplementation via a water-soluble drink mix containing EPA and DHA in a delicious orange flavor. This revolutionary delivery system is clean on the palate and offers all the amazing health [...]

Why fish oil helps with Arthritis and other inflammatory disorders October 29, 2009 No Comments

Most scientists now agree that fish oil benefits various inflammatory conditions like arthritis, heart disease etc. However, the mechanism of how fish oil benefits these conditions has been a mystery. Now, in a joint study between British and American scientists that recently was published in the journal Nature, there are clues to how fish oil [...]

Omega-3s in fish oil and supplements: what’s your best strategy? July 14, 2009 No Comments

If you’re thinking about adding an omega-3 fatty acid supplement to your daily diet, there are things to consider first. Do you really need one? What type of supplement should you choose? What are the risks? WebMD’s got the answers.
Who needs more omega-3s?
The evidence suggests that just about all of us could stand to get [...]

Why don’t doctors recommend fish oils in America? July 8, 2009 4 Comments

Author: Deepa Kumar
According to an article published in the New York Times (2006), in Europe it is fish oil after heart attacks but not in the U.S. In fact, in Italy it would be considered tantamount to malpractice if the doctor fails to prescribe fish oil.
There is substantial supportive research for the benefits of fish [...]

Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination July 2, 2009 2 Comments

ScienceDaily (2008-07-10) — Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research. The researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, [...]

Is there a natural cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis? July 1, 2009 3 Comments

 
By Alan King Jr
Many people wonder if there is a natural cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Most doctors will tell patients who have been diagnosed with the disease that there is no proven cure for arthritis. What they mean is that modern medicine has been unable to come up with any cure for this condition. The [...]

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Review June 24, 2009 No Comments

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega is one of the best concentrated fish oil supplement that is affordable with a typical cost of $20 per month. It meets the American Heart Association recommendation of 1 gm of EPA+DHA for people with risk of heart disease.
With 650 mg of EPA and 450 mg of DHA per serving (2 capsules), that represents [...]