Category Archives: Arthritis

Borage Oil (Starflower Oil) for Arthritis

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Arachidonic acid is an omega-6 oil that can increase production of the series 2 prostaglandins and the series 4 leukotrienes, both of which have proinflammatory effects. Arachidonic acid is present in high amounts in the typical Western diet which explains … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids for Inflammation

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of secondary metabolites synthesised by all plants. They accumulate in plant tissues and when the plants are consumed by animals and humans, the flavonoids enter the gut. Here they are metabolised extensively and there is good … Continue reading →

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Rosemary and Peppermint Essential Oils: Anti-Osteoarthritis Treatment?

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mentha piperita (peppermint) is a hybrid plant which is a cross between Mentha spicata (spearmint) and Mentha aquatica (watermint). Peppermint contains around 1.5 % essential oil with menthols as its main active ingredient. Peppermint has been evidenced to provide significant … Continue reading →

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How About Taking A Placebo To Treat Joint Pain?

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of supplements are available that are evidenced to benefit joint pain. These include anti-inflammatory compounds such as curcumin, ginger and glucosamine, as well as vitamin C and essential fatty acids. However, studies consistently show that tangible pain relief … Continue reading →

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Cherries: Good For Gout

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Gout is a form of periodic inflammatory arthritis that results from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Hyperuricaemia is associated with attacks of gout and drugs that decrease uric acid formation or increase its elimination are the … Continue reading →

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Bromelain: Anti-inflammatory Compounds

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Bromelain is a group of proteolytic (protein digesting) enzymes that are found in high concentrations in the pineapple (Ananas comosus). Bromelain is similar to the sulfhydryl proteases papain from papayas and ficin from figs. Bromelain can be obtained by eating … Continue reading →

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