/oss/taxonomy/term/1687/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition/can-your-joints-really-feel-changes-weather <p>We all know somebody who believes they can “feel” when the weather is going to change. Maybe it’s your co-worker calling for rain because an old sports injury has started to ache. Or your grandmother faithfully rubbing her knuckles in anticipation of an on-coming thunder storm. Many people seem to think that there is a relationship between joint pain and weather patterns. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7659442">Over two thirds</a><span> of people with rheumatic diseases (disorders affecting your joints) believe their pain precedes or is caused in part by the weather.</span></p> Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:50:13 +0000 Cassandra Lee, OSS Intern 6841 at /oss /oss/article/health-nutrition-quackery/cissus-quadrangularis-fever-fighting-pain-preventing-diabetes-defeating-supplement <p><em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is a plant which belongs in the grape family, has red berries, and green or yellow flowers. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is also the name slapped across a lot of supplements that claim to support ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE0NVOY?psc=1">optimal joint health</a>’, ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COPTQVI?psc=1">promote healthy bone structure</a>’, and support ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SG7MZ0?psc=1">healthy weight management</a>’.</p> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:21:57 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 2597 at /oss /oss/article/health-quackery/hyaluronic-acid-all-hype <p><span>A quick search of Amazon for hyaluronic acid turns up thousands of products, from liquid serums to pills to creams that make a variety of claims. </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paulas-Choice-Repairing-Hyaluronic-Sensitive/dp/B018WRJNLE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498278019&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=hyaluronic+acid&psc=1&smid=AFDRC8T2FYEHK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Balms and serums</a><span> seem to focus on hyaluronic acid’s ability to ease skin redness and reduce wrinkles while </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/HA-Joint-Formula-Hyaluronic-Pro</body></html>"></a></p> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:45:03 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 2560 at /oss /oss/article/controversial-science-drugs-health-supplements-you-asked/you-asked-instaflex-joint-pain <p>I had a question about Instaflex, a widely advertised supplement for arthritic joints that contains a variety of ingredients each of which has potential antinflammatory properties. Although this product has been around for a while, interest was stirred recently because of a discussion on "The Doctors," a CBS TV show. Reference was made to a clinical trial that showed efficacy. Indeed a properly controlled double-blind randomized trial at Appalachian State University showed that those taking Instaflex reported a 37 percent reduction in joint pain.</p> Sun, 25 May 2014 13:28:48 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2148 at /oss