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News31 Jul 2024Advocacy update: spot polls, osteoarthritis, and gout
Meeting with MPs on the Health Select Committee, ACT and New Zealand First. Our discussions have mainly focused on osteoarthritis and gout. …Read more -
Articles08 Jul 2024Paddison Program for rheumatoid arthritis: a lived experience
The Paddison Program claims to reverse rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, but it is not an evidence-based diet recommended by Arthritis NZ. …Read more -
Articles26 Jun 2024How can a health coach support someone with arthritis?
A health coach can play a crucial role in helping you make positive lifestyle changes that can complement your medical treatment plan. …Read more -
Articles30 May 2024How can a pharmacist help you?
Your pharmacist is keen to ensure you make the most of your health and get the best out of any medicines prescribed for you. …Read more -
Articles28 May 2024Tips to follow the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle in Aotearoa
Top tips from a registered nutritionist on how to move towards the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. …Read more -
News28 May 2024Providing gout education on the West Coast
Arthritis NZ brought gout education to three West Coast local communities and whānau as part of the Takiwa Poutini Pilot Programme. …Read more -
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News08 May 2024Survey results: how are you sleeping?
Discover how arthritis affects sleep, impacting up to 80% of people. Challenges include achy, stiff, and swollen joints. …Read more -
News06 May 2024Arthritis NZ and ProCare working in partnership to tackle health challenges
Arthritis NZ participated in Pasifika 2024 over a weekend in March. The aim was to raise awareness about gout and how to manage it. …Read more -
Articles03 May 2024Overcoming common sleep challenges
Sleep is a complex topic that does not often have a ‘quick fix.’ Everyone will have trouble sleeping at some point in their lives. …Read more -
Articles02 May 2024What is the Mediterranean diet?
The Mediterranean diet is a flexible eating pattern characterised by seasonal, locally sourced foods abundant in the Mediterranean region. …Read more -
Articles15 Apr 2024How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed by symptoms. Healthcare providers assess symptoms and rule out other causes before diagnosing fibromyalgia. …Read more -
Articles05 Apr 2024Why do changes in the weather make my joint pain worse?
Research still hasn’t confirmed a definite cause-and-effect link between weather and joint pain, but there are theories that make sense. …Read more