I have Italian heritage so was raised on wonderful tomato-based pasta sauces that my nonna used to make. Unfortunately, I also grew up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I was fortunate to discover, in my 20's, that nightshades were a big contributing factor to the aches and pains that I suffered. In giving up nightshades I [...]
According to the Australian bureau of statistics, 3.5 million Australians (15.3%) had arthritis in 2014-15. The prevalence was higher amongst women than men and also increased with age. While most arthritis patients seem to experience relief from joint pain during autumn, the pain appears to be exacerbated in winter and spring. So how can you be [...]
This year National Pain Week (July 21-27, 2014) is being celebrated by creating awareness that PAIN IS AGELESS. Pain is one way that your body can tell you that something is wrong and needs attention. It is a feeling triggered in the nervous system that may be sharp or dull; off-and-on or steady; localised [...]
