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Articles09 Aug 2022What do I need to know before my hip replacement surgery?
You can do a few things to give your hospital stay and recovery process after hip replacement surgery a greater chance of success. …Read more -
Articles05 Jul 2022Gout and purines: should people with gout avoid foods high in purines?
Not all purines are equal. Should people with gout arthritis avoid foods that are high in purines, and what are purines? …Read more -
Articles25 May 2022Why is equity important for people with arthritis?
Why is equity important for people with arthritis? Equity ensures that all have equal opportunities in ways that work for them. …Read more -
Articles13 May 2022Can eating pineapple help arthritis?
Pineapple contains a group of enzymes called bromelain which has promising anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects. …Read more -
Articles13 May 2022How to get a prescription for medicinal cannabis
You can get a CBD oil prescription from a registered doctor in New Zealand for a medical condition when conventional treatments have not been successful. …Read more -
Articles01 May 2021What is autoimmune arthritis?
Autoimmune arthritis is the name given to types of arthritis where a person’s immune system attacks itself. …Read more -
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Articles14 Apr 2021Tips for gaining and maintaining a healthy weight
Your general wellbeing including your mental health will benefit from gaining and maintaining a healthy weight. …Read more -
Articles23 Mar 2021Advice from a physiotherapist about hip and knee arthritis
Any physiotherapist will be able to help you with hip and knee or any other kind of arthritis. …Read more -
Articles17 Mar 2021Why is it important to be a healthy weight before joint replacement surgery?
It is important to be a healthy weight before having joint replacement surgery to enable an easier surgery, easier recovery and easier rehabilitation. …Read more -
Articles09 Mar 2021What are complementary and alternative therapies, and how can they help you?
Naturopath gives insight into complementary and alternative therapies available to people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. …Read more -
Articles12 Feb 2021How to have better sex and intimacy if you have arthritis
There is no need to ditch your sex life and intimacy if you have Arthritis. Here are some tips for a more comfortable experience. …Read more -
Articles09 Nov 2020Benefits and risks of medicinal use of cannabis
Clients of Arthritis New Zealand have asked what the benefits and risks of the medicinal use of cannabis are. Here is our answer. …Read more