Arthritis Insights

A paper recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine1, shows that a style of exercise called high-intensity incidental physical activity (HIIPA) or regular, incidental activity that gets you huffing and puffing, is likely to produce health benefits, even if you do it in 30-second bursts, spread over...

Knee exercises help to reduce stiffness, improve muscle strength and joint range of motion in people who have arthritis. Strengthening the of the quadriceps muscles (front of thigh) has also been linked to reduced symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. There is no one-size-fits-all hand prescription for people with arthritis, but an...

Knee pain has a number of different causes. Whatever the cause, exercise and keeping to a healthy weight can reduce symptoms. How does the knee work? The knee joint is where the thigh and shin bones meet. The end of each bone is covered with cartilage, which allows the...

Hand exercises may help to reduce stiffness, improve muscle strength and joint range of motion in people who have arthritis. There is no one-size-fits-all hand prescription for people with arthritis, but an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or rheumatologist can help design a program especially for your hands. Rest/Exercise Balance If...

There is an increasing amount of research into the important role gut microbiomes play in our overall health. These studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, autoimmune diseases, mood and mental health among many other health conditions. So what is the connection and how can...

Symptoms such as stiffness, swelling and pain may be typical for inflammatory arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis among others. But many people often have trouble with their memory, concentrating, thinking clearly or just feeling ‘fuzzy’. This is often described as brain fog. Possible...

OA/RA capsules: Recall due to contamination 23rd January 2019 Consumers and health professionals are advised that Blueskygreenearth, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling OA/RA capsules (batch 17098003) due to contamination with a substance that poses an unacceptable risk to health. This product has also been withdrawn from the...

What is tai chi? Tai chi is an ancient, Chinese martial art form that is practiced around the world as a type of gentle exercise. It involves smooth, flowing movements to help improve the flow of life energy, or Qi (pronounced ‘chee’), through your body. This is said to...