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 | 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 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 | Dec 20, 2022 | News
Nociplastic pain is understood to be caused by heightened central nervous system (CNS) symptoms (such as fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems), increased sensory processing and altered pain modulation (the process of changes to the pain signals along the pain...
by Hanna Du Plessis | Dec 8, 2022 | News, Upcoming Events
The 2023 Teens Camp is taking place at Waikanae beach, Kapiti Coast from 27 to 29 January 2023 There will be 20 teenagers taking part in 11 awesome activities including mini golf, go-karts, orienteering, swimming, soft archery, raft building, and more. The camp is...
