| Arthritis effects millions of people and can afflict any | | | | form of glucosamine has been used as a substitute |
| joint in the body causing pain, swelling, stiffness and | | | | for Aspirin and Ibuprofen to relieve discomfort caused |
| even fatigue. It can be irritated my movement, weather | | | | by arthritis. Some studies have shown this particular |
| or poor diet/exercise lifestyle. Fortunately we can fight | | | | form of glucosamine to be more effective than its |
| back. Here are four supplements known to help the | | | | counterpart (glucosamine HCL). |
| symptoms of arthritis... | | | | Curcumin: this is actually the active part of the plant |
| Devils Claw: Fruit bearing plant native to South Africa. | | | | known as Tumeric (part of the Ginger family) and has |
| Used to treat neck/back pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, | | | | been used for centuries to treat more than just joint |
| Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis. A four month study | | | | stiffness. Recent animal studies have suggested |
| published the journal Joint Bone Spine compared Devils | | | | Curcumin to have anti-arthritic properties |
| Claw to a popular European Osteoarthritis drug known | | | | Each of these supplements has been shown to be |
| as Diacerhein and found it to be as effective at | | | | helpful for arthritis. They can be purchased individually |
| relieving pain and improving mobility. | | | | at your local health store or found online at Perhaps a |
| Boswellia Serrata: An ayurvedic plant with | | | | combination of all four would have a stronger effect |
| anti-inflammatory properties. A recent study (2008) | | | | on pain and swelling. |
| showed favorable results for people who suffer from | | | | There are a few products on the market today that |
| osteoarthritis of the knee. It was suggested that | | | | do contain all four ingredients. One such product is |
| Boswellia reduced pain and improved physical function. | | | | Velatol EX. Its powerful ingredients have caught the |
| An even earlier report suggest Boswellia may be | | | | eye of major media publications like ABC NEWS, |
| useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. | | | | Today Show, CNN.com, and the New York Times. |
| Glucosamine Sulfate: originating from shell fish, this | | | | |