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Biologics vs Biosimilars
Biologics are a type of medication that can be prescribed for some forms of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (a type of arthritis that affects children). For some biologics, there may be a biosimilar medication available. A biosimilar medicine is a copy of a biologic medicine…
Water Exercise
Water exercise involves exercising in a pool – usually a heated, warm water pool – and may also be called ‘hydrotherapy’. It is one of the most comfortable and effective ways that a person with arthritis can exercise because the joints and muscles can be exercised while supported in the water. Are there different pools…
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 managing stress. You may feel that you need to keep up and meet your own…
Arthritis NSW Calls for Adequate Govt Funding for 3000 NSW kids with Juvenile Arthritis
Arthritis NSW is calling for the State Government to significantly increase funding to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network for timely treatment of children with juvenile arthritis and further education for GPs. In 2013, the NSW Government commissioned and signed a report which came to the same conclusion, but little has changed in the five years since.…
Tai Chi
What is tai chi? Tai chi is an ancient, Chinese martial art form that is practiced around the world as a type of gentle exercise. It involves smooth, flowing movements to help improve the flow of life energy, or Qi (pronounced ‘chee’), through your body. This is said to help create a sense of relaxation…
Medication Recall – Important Notice
OA/RA capsules: Recall due to contamination 23rd January 2019 Consumers and health professionals are advised that Blueskygreenearth, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling OA/RA capsules (batch 17098003) due to contamination with a substance that poses an unacceptable risk to health. This product has also been withdrawn from the Australian market and will no longer…
Microbiomes, Gut Health & Inflammation
There is an increasing amount of research into the important role gut microbiomes play in our overall health. These studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, autoimmune diseases, mood and mental health among many other health conditions. So what is the connection and how can it help (or hurt) your health?…
Brain Fog – is it all in your head?
Symptoms such as stiffness, swelling and pain may be typical for inflammatory arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis among others. But many people often have trouble with their memory, concentrating, thinking clearly or just feeling ‘fuzzy’. This is often described as brain fog. Possible Causes Although not a medical term,…
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