Bacon lovers – great news. There’s another reason to eat bacon: it can help prevent rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Okay, okay, you may be thinking we’re pulling your leg. But, bear with us. Here’s the thought process: Bacon contains selenium. Selenium is a trace mineral with antioxidant properties. Studies have shown that antioxidant properties, such as those.. More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and the debilitating symptoms it induces, has been documented for centuries. At its core, RA causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body. Specifically, the lining of your joints, called the synovium, is most often the first place RA strikes. Rheumatoid Arthritis tends to be chronic and progressive, meaning that the.. More

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and the role nutrition plays in creating positive outcomes for it, is unique and important. RA differs from the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis. Because your own immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of your joints, inflammation is a key component to RA. An anti inflammatory diet is extra important for.. More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has affected famous people with varying degrees of severity. Evidence of RA appears in acclaimed artwork throughout history. And more recently, famous people with RA are documented online in health and medical websites.  Most of these celebrities and famous artistic subjects have not craved the spotlight due to their rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. However, a.. More