Hand care for people with arthritis

hand cream arthritis, arthritis lotion, arthritis skin care, arthritis digestThis certified organic hand lotion leaves skin feeling beautifully soft and moisturised. Enriched with skin-conditioning sunflower oil, protective beeswax to help lock in moisture, and a purifying blend of organic essential oils, it’s the perfect treat for aching hand joints.

Organic Defence Hand Cream 50ml is available for £6.50 (50ml) from www.nealsyardremedies.com or tel 0800 0832 111. Continue reading

Gut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia

gut health, microbiome, fibromyalgia, Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes.Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia.

People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes. Continue reading

The iconic actor and writer Sheila Hancock reveals stress induces rheumatoid arthritis flares

Sheila Hancock, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis digest, celebrity arthritis Sheila Hancock’s successes extend way beyond her phenomenal award-winning acting career. A celebrated author, she is interested in world events, tragedies, politics, and helps where she can, working tirelessly for charities and in schools.
Personal sadness comes to us all and Sheila has had her fair share, so she was well-equipped to take on a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in her eighties, seeing it as another challenge to be faced. Continue reading