References JULY 2018

Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis with Natural Medicine

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• Bakir, R., Baglama, SS, & Gursoy, S.,"The effects of reflexology on pain and sleep deprivation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial." Complement Ther Clin Pract. (2018 May) 31:315-319. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.02.017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29705475
• Tedeschi, S.J. Bathon, J.M., et al., "Relationship between Fish Consumption and Rheumatoid Arthritis." Arthritis Care & Research (2010) Online, Wiley Library, Accessed 1 May 2018: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/acr.23295
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• Symmons DP. "Environmental factors and the outcome of rheumatoid arthritis." Best Pract Res Clin. (Oct 2003) 17:5, pages 717-727. Accessed 1 May 2018: https://www.bprclinrheum.com/article/S1521-6942(03)00063-9/fulltext
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• Lange, E., Kucharski, D. et al., "Effects of aerobic and resistance exercise in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial." Arthritis Care & Research (2018) Online, Wiley Library, Accessed 1 May 2018: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/acr.23589
• ArthritisAssociation.org. Information on RA, treatment and prevention: Accessed 1 May 2018:
• What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/what-is-rheumatoid-arthritis.php
• Self-care Tips: https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/self-care.php
• MayoClinic.org. "Rheumatoid Arthritis." Accessed 1 May 2018: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648

The Red Bell of the Ball!

• The World's Healthiest Foods. Accessed 18 April 2018: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=50&tname=foodspice
• "What do red bell peppers do for your body?" Accessed 17 April 2018: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/red-bell-peppers-body-4827.html

Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Kale & Rice

• Recipe Source: Eating Well website. Recipe by Marie Simmons http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/248673/roasted-red-peppers-stuffed-with-kale-rice/print/

Fight Joint Inflammation with Turmeric

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• OrgegonState.edu "Curcumin." Accessed 19 Apr 2018: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin
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• Johnson, R.L., S. Foster, Low Dog, T. and Kiefer, D. National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants.(2012) Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.

The Anti-inflammatory Power of Cat's Claw

• Johnson, R.L., S. Foster, Low Dog, T. and Kiefer, D. National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants.(2012) pp. 204-207. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.
• Yasuda, G., et al., "Rheumatoid Arthritis" in Textbook of Natural Medicine by Pizzorno, Joseph E. & Michael T. Murray. (Chapter 205, p 1769). (2013) St. Louis, MO Elsevier.
• Mur E, Hartig F, Eibl G, Schirmer M. "Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis." J Rheumatol. (2002 Apr) 29(4):678-81. Accessed 22 Apr 2018: http://www.jrheum.org/content/29/4/678.long
• Arthritis Research Center-UK. "Cat's Claw." Accessed 22 Apr 18: https://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/complementary-and-alternative-medicines/cam-report/complementary-medicines-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/cats-claw.aspx

Cold Laser Therapy for Pain Management

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• healthline.com "Is Cold Laser Therapy Right for You?" Written by Pietrangelo, Ann; Medical Review by Krucik, G T.; (posted Jan 21 2015) Accessed 14 May 2015: https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-laser-therapy
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