Boswellia is a natural inflammation-fighting gum resin extract derived from the Boswellia serrata tree, common to India. It is also known as "Indian Frankincense." For centuries, the tree's fragrant, gummy sap, called "oleoresin", has been tapped for its medicinal properties. It has proven especially valuable for arthritis a … Read More

If there's anything we know about osteoarthritis, we know it makes your joints stiff and causes painful inflammation. One of the primary culprits behind the stiffness is a buildup of calcium in the bones and soft tissues surrounding the joint. But medical researchers have been studying simple and inexpensive ways to stimu … Read More

Pain relief for osteoarthritis pain is often a process of trial and error. Healthcare practitioners have searched many years for the "holy grail" of osteoarthritis treatments: a safe treatment effective for 100% of patients. It appears the search is over. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and … Read More

While the internet and technology in general has worked to make our lives more efficiently and convenient, it has also increased the spread of misinformation. We can now make dinner reservations and buy movie tickets online, physicians can get x-rays within minutes and we can video chat with mom from half way around the worl … Read More

By David Levine, Health Writer When people talk about arthritis, many are referring to the most common form of the disease, called osteoarthritis. It causes pain, swelling, stiffness and, at its worst, can be totally debilitating for millions of Americans. Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of the cartilage that cushions t … Read More