Yes, I’m on a high now, especially, with these new studies luring me to be more tipsy. This time a new study has come out showing the positive effect of alcohol consumption. According to this new study, moderate alcohol consumption can protect you against some types of arthritis. However, still this fact cannot be claimed with full confidence because this fact has been exhibited from a preliminary that studied the effect of alcohol on mice. During this study, it was found that mice that drank diluted ethanol, their chances of developing autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis reduced to 40% when compared to the mice provided with just water. However, researchers are finding it difficult to come out with firm statement over these findings because they are not very confident about their findings and that is the reason why they still want to confirm these results with the help of further studies. Still, it is very difficult to give an opinion on it but one thing can certainly be said that results that have come out by now are quite interesting. Moreover, these results have raised a new hope that alcohol that we merely drink for intoxication would also help us staving off arthritis. However, this possibility can also not be ignored because people who are fond of alcohol consumption may increase their alcohol intake just by using the results of this study and if this happens then result would really be bad. Image credit: Drugs Via: News Scientist
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Moderate Alcohol can protect you from arthritis: Study
Vitamin A derivative can cut down Rheumatoid Arthritis, Colitis risks
Vitamin A, also retinal is popularly known and used to keep skin healthy, and claims of it in beauty product is a commonplace thing. Besides, helping to keep your system free from toxins, which otherwise cause damage to your skin, a derivative of Vitamin A — retinoic acid — is found to be capable of fighting some serious and painful diseases like autoimmune, colitis or rheumatoid arthritis. So, while improving night vision, you can well keep those inflammatory risks at bay using the same vitamin dosage. What is needed is manipulation of the amount of the retinoic acid. In a prepared statement, research leader Hilde Cheroutre said, We found that you can control inflammation in a living animal with retinoic acid or you can treat cells with retinoic acid in a test tube and transfer them to the organism to suppress inflammation. Though such results are seen only in mice, the effects of it are yet to be seen in humans. And, once successful, it may lead to, not just new treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, but also help prevent the immune system from attacking tissue grafts. Ah! So, now you can keep those inflamatory diseases at bay, while boosting your skin’s health and your beauty. Image
Warm floors help arthritic ankle pain
There are several factors that contribute to arthritis of the ankle joint. For example, ankle joint arthritis can be a result of injury in the ankle joint. Such an injury may include cartilage damage due to a fracture in the ankle. Ankle injury may give birth to ‘osteonecrosis’- a condition in which blood supply to the bones is temporarily or permanently restricted. As a result, the bone tissues stop functioning, and thus lead to bone collapse. Patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis are also susceptible to ankle arthritis. Cartilage cells are damaged when there is an infection in the joint. This can be irreversible. The effect of genetics as far as ankle arthritis is concerned, has not been established yet. However, surveys show that some people have comparatively weaker joints. Obesity can be a major cause of ankle arthritis. Overweight people tend to develop arthritis as their ankles, knees and other joints face more pressure due to extra weight. Understanding the symptoms of ankle arthritis is important. Joint pain, stiffness of the ankle, swelling, and deformity of the joint are some of the most common symptoms of ankle arthritis. 
A thorough examination and X-ray can easily diagnose ankle arthritis. Ankle arthritis can be treated through a number of ways such as changing footwear and using underfloor heating systems. If conditions get worse, anti-inflammatory medications and surgery can be used. Warm floors can help alleviate the symptoms of arthritic ankle pain. Under-tile heating systems ensure that your head and feet are subjected to the same temperature- a major limitation of conventional heating systems. Underfloor heaters are available in different forms for different surfaces. If you are suffering with arthritic ankle pain, you should try installing an underfloor heating system. The idea is to keep the floors of your home warm, so that when you walk, your feet feel relaxed.
Longer breastfeeding period cuts down Rheumatoid Arthritis risks
A mother of a newborn may know well, why and when to stop her child breastfeed-the nurse and the doctors nay have given her with all reasons and consequence. True, there is nothing good a food for a child then his mother’s milk. This health suggestion for a child may work good for a woman as well, especially if she ever found to be developing rheumatoid arthritis! Breast feeding for as long a period as thirteen months or more can eventually reduce a mother’s risk of developing the painful disease. Explaining the study, lead researcher Dr Mitra Keshavarz, of Malm Hospital University, Sweden, said Whilst other studies suggest that hormonal factors play a part in the development of RA, and we know that pregnancy can result in an improvement in RA symptoms, we wanted to investigate the long term effect of breast-feeding. This study specifically highlights the potential of naturally-induced hormones in protecting individuals from developing RA in the future. Furthermore, it adds to the growing body of evidence in favour of breast feeding and its positive health implications — this time demonstrating its protective benefits for the mother. Presented at the EULAR 2007 — the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in Barcelona, Spain – the study provides hope for would-be-mothers from developing Rheumatoid Arthritis risks by feeding their babies for a period of at least 13 months. Image