Why the Conventional Treatment of Scleroderma is Flawed

February 9th, 2010

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Scleroderma is a relatively common and often debilitating condition. In light of that, one might reasonably assume that scientists and medical professionals would be able to devise a successful method for the treatment of the disorder.

The 2 Types of Scleroderma

February 9th, 2010

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What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma refers to a widespread disease afflicting connective tissues. It can produce deleterious changes in internal organs, muscles, blood vessels and the skin

Does Cherry Juice Really Help Gout and Arthritis Pain?

February 8th, 2010

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I Keep On Baking Because I Think It’ll make You Love Me by littlebluepenguin featuring Alexander McQueen tops The question many joint pain suffers are asking is does tart cherry juice reduces joint pain caused by gout and arthritis? Will this natural product help to reduce pain with less side effects than prescription drugs. Let’s look at the published research dating back to the 1950’s to begin our examination of the tart cherry.

The Health Benefits of Zinc

February 8th, 2010

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Zinc is a mineral found in almost every cell and is an essential nutrient for the body. Zinc is available in various food sources and is also made available as supplements (as single-ingredient or multi-vitamins)

Localized scleroderma and zinc: a pilot study.

February 8th, 2010

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Eur J Dermatol. 2010 Feb 2 Esthetic or functional repercussions in localized scleroderma may be considerable. Numerous treatments have been proposed with limited effectiveness.

Autoantibodies as predictive tools in systemic sclerosis.

February 8th, 2010

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Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2010 Feb;6(2):112-6.

Mechanisms in the loss of capillaries in systemic sclerosis: angiogenesis versus vasculogenesis.

February 8th, 2010

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J Cell Mol Med. 2010 Jan 30 Abstract Systemic sclerosis (SSc, scleroderma) is a chronic, multisystem connective tissue disorder affecting the skin and various internal organs.

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation in the person with scleroderma

February 8th, 2010

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By Poole JL. PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to examine current evidence for the efficacy of rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal impairments in persons with scleroderma. RECENT FINDINGS: The current literature on rehabilitation techniques consists of studies evaluating the effectiveness of paraffin wax treatment, hand and face stretching exercises, connective tissue massage and joint manipulation, splints, and aerobic exercise and resistance training

Understanding CREST Scleroderma

February 8th, 2010

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Scleroderma may be considered either limited or diffused.

The Wide Range of Scleroderma Symptoms

February 8th, 2010

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Scleroderma is a progressive connective tissue disorder that can manifest itself via a wide range of symptoms.