Dietary Supplements in the Joint Health Space

Dietary Supplements in the Joint Health Space

When it comes to selecting dietary supplements these days, it seems like there is a supplement available for almost anything, including arthritis! So why don’t we take a deep dive into the some of the supplements that have gained a…

Read more
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Our Golden Superfood)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Our Golden Superfood)

Extra virgin olive oil is the unrefined oil drawn from the first pressing of olives, the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea), a traditional crop in the Mediterranean basin. Renowned for its silky smooth, fruity, pungent taste, and its…

Read more
Healthy Eating: Food and Diet for Arthritis

Healthy Eating: Food and Diet for Arthritis

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for preventing or managing arthritis. It is common for people to wonder if there is a specific diet that should be followed or foods to avoid with arthritis. The good news is that when…

Read more
Easy food swaps

Easy food swaps

Weight management is one of the key elements to living well with arthritis. A simple way to improve your diet but not give up your favourite meals is to try some healthy food swaps. Making small changes is the easiest…

Read more
Anti-inflammatory diet – made easy

Anti-inflammatory diet – made easy

Following an anti-inflammatory diet will not cure arthritis, however for many people it is an effective way of controlling symptoms, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing the risk of developing other health problems.  Recent studies have also found that a…

Read more
Ways to Reduce Inflammation

Ways to Reduce Inflammation

Question: I have both Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoarthritis, and so I was wondering if there were ways or things I could do to reduce inflammation to help treat my arthritis. Answer: Yes, there are certainly things you could try to…

Read more
Tips for the holiday season

Tips for the holiday season

The festive season can be a busy time of shopping, cooking, cleaning and gathering with family and friends. With a chronic condition, however, it can also be a difficult time managing your energy levels, eating (and drinking!), organising travel and…

Read more
Your Weight & Arthritis

Your Weight & Arthritis

Does weight affect arthritis? The simple answer is yes. Extra body weight increases the stress on many joints, particularly the knees, hips and lower back. There is also a clear link between being overweight and an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis.…

Read more