by Arthritis NZ | Aug 3, 2023 | Arthritis FAQs, News
by Tracey Kellett, with contributions by Dr Andrew Harrison Methotrexate and folic acid are often talked about together because folic acid is prescribed as a supplement to combat the side effects caused by methotrexate interfering with how our body absorbs, or...
by Arthritis NZ | Mar 30, 2023 | Arthritis FAQs, News
by Tracey Kellett, Online Health Advisor An enthesis is a site where the tendons, which anchor muscles to bone, and ligaments, which join bones together, connect with bone via a specialised fibrous tissue. Enthesitis is a medical condition in which the enthesis...
by Arthritis NZ | Mar 7, 2023 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
100% fruit juice with no added sugar can be part of a healthy diet when enjoyed on special occasions, the pulpier, the better. Fruit juice is high in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that lowers inflammation. Real fruit juice with strong natural colours like cherry,...
by Arthritis NZ | Jan 18, 2023 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
Although apple cider vinegar (ACV) is an arthritis-cure myth, other unrelated health benefits exist. Studies show moderate evidence that ACV may slightly lower blood sugars and inhibit appetite. There isn’t much evidence to suggest that it is specifically ACV that...
by Arthritis NZ | Dec 22, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
Are tomatoes bad for arthritis? Fresh, frozen, canned or concentrated tomatoes aren’t necessarily bad for arthritis. In fact, in many cases, they are the opposite. Classified as a fruit but called a vegetable for nutritional and cooking purposes, tomatoes are loaded...
by Arthritis NZ | Nov 15, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News
by Tracey Kellett, Online Health Advisor More research needs to be done to better understand the difference between men and women with Osteoarthritis (OA). While there is no simple answer, several factors contribute to the disparity between the sexes, including life...
