by AdminNZ | Mar 23, 2023 | How We Help, News, People with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
By Joanne Taylor After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, Families Camp went ahead at Totara Springs in the sunny and warm Matamata from all over New Zealand. Twenty-One children and their caregiver/s gathered at a camp specifically designed for children...
by AdminNZ | Mar 22, 2023 | News, Past Events, People with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
By Georgie-Ann Cox On 27 January we waited at Wellington Airport as 30 teens flew in from all over Aotearoa to join us for Teens Camp 2023. The previous two years have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so connecting in person felt extra special this year....
by AdminNZ | Mar 7, 2023 | 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 AdminNZ | Feb 27, 2023 | News
Arthritis NZ’s thoughts are with people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. In areas affected by flooding, people using arthritis medicines may be worried about availability. Logistics and transport delays are inevitable, with communications down and road impassable....
by AdminNZ | Jan 18, 2023 | 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 AdminNZ | Dec 22, 2022 | 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...
