This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune rheumatic disease in which disease flares are interspersed with episodes of remission. In contrast to organ-specific autoimmune diseases, SLE comprises a constellation of signs and symptoms that can affectContinue Reading
This article has been published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Treatment with a plant-based diet has already been shown to be safe and effective both for several pathologies with chronic pain as a symptom. Here we describe the case of a 41-year old male patient who had beenContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract The prevalence of osteoarthritis is increasing not only because of longer life expectancy but also because of the modern lifestyle, in particular physical inactivity and diets low in plant foods and rich in saturated fats, which promote chronicContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal Abstract Fibromyalgia is a difficult disease to treat. Many patients do not have a good quality of life and cannot maintain normal daily activity with currently prescribed treatments, so new treatments are called for. Three interventional studies have shownContinue Reading
This article was published on Oct 5, 2018, in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure, so long term treatment is indicated. An individual’s dietary choices greatly influence the progression of chronic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. This review shows that the plant-based diet has good scientific evidenceContinue Reading