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10 national Greypower mAGAZINE » june 2016 Osteoarthritis pain relief trial produces one of the most exciting results in 15 years: Otago University researcher A senior Otago University researcher says a randomised clinical trial of an all-natural plant-based osteoarthritis product has produced “one of the most exciting study results” he has seen in the past 15 years. A pilot randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial studied the effectiveness of a New Zealand manu- Rejuvenate your skin with macadamia oil factured product Arthrem®, which is extracted from the plant Artemisia annua. The results, which were Advertorial Dry and fragile skin is a very common problem for people of all ages and in winter it can often get worse. In dry skin, normally fine lines become more visible; skin starts to feel rough and appears dull and flaky. Dry skin can often cause itching which can disrupt daily activities and in some cases, even sleep. 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The sleeves are available in a natural colour for discreet wear, come in three sizes to suit arms and legs and the high quality, durable Supima® cotton is easy to wash and wear. See the advertisement for more details or visit www. hardyandgrace.co.nz or phone 0800 246 800. published in the peerreviewed journal Clinical Rheumatology, found that trial participants with hip or knee osteoarthritis experienced reduced pain and stiffness and an increased functional ability after taking the preparation. “It has been a long standing aspiration to find a herbal extract that could prove effective in relieving osteoarthritis symptoms. Particularly positive results were observed in people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (as opposed to severe osteoarthritis). In this subgroup, the average magnitude of pain after 12 weeks of taking Arthrem® was less than half of the value at the start of the study. Few of the trial’s participants experienced any side effects when taking the recommended dose of one capsule twice a day and any adverse effects were minor, whilst no change was found in the placebo control group. The study's principal investigator and lead author Associate Professor Simon Stebbings from Otago University’s Dunedin School of Medicine says he is excited by the study’s findings. “It has been a long standing aspiration to find a herbal extract that could prove effective in relieving osteoarthritis symptoms. Arthrem® shows great promise and, with participants experiencing no major side effects, it could find a place in the treatment of osteoarthritis, proving safer than existing antiinflammatory medicines,” he says. “We are hoping to conduct further large scale studies to build on this preliminary evidence.” The study used the Western Ontario and Mc- Master Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), as well as a visual analogue scale (VAS) to assess joint pain. Arthrem® is manufactured by NZX-listed New Zealand company Promisia Integrative Limited. It is made from plants grown in Tanzania and is the world’s first and only Artemisia annua product specifically formulated for joint support. Promisia’s chief executive Charlie Daily says although the company receives plenty of anecdotal evidence from customers world-wide who are using the product successfully, having scientific proof is important because the company’s point of difference lies in developing and marketing safe and effective natural therapeutic products that are supported by robust scientific research. Being a unique proprietary product means that Arthrem® gives Promisia – and New Zealand – a strong first-mover advantage in the global joint support remedy market. “Ageing populations across the Western world mean there will be an ever-increasing demand for joint support products such as Arthrem®, which will create exponential and sustainable growth in this market,” says Mr Daily. Arthrem® is sold in New Zealand. Since the results from the trial were published, Promisia has begun to invest significantly in the marketing of Arthrem® in the United States. Research and development of new plant-based products is underway. Stebbings, S., Beattie, E., McNamara, D., & Hunt, S. 2015, A pilot randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of an extract of Artemisia annua administered over 12 weeks, for managing pain, stiffness, and functional limitation associated with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, Clinical Rheumatology, 1-8. Find work or care easily with MyCare Many of us need support to continue living comfortably at home, but it isn’t always easy to find the people and services we require. That’s where MyCare can help, as this recent story about a family using the online service shows. Earlier this year John flew to Palmerston North to see his parents after his father was admitted to hospital following some heart problems. 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They especially liked Briar, who has good home support experience and started working for John’s Mum and Dad before he flew home. John and his sibling’s share the cost of Briar’s hours, which vary week to week depending what help is needed. MyCare is an easy, affordable solution for people seeking home-based assistance, and a way to Advertorial find work for retired people who would like to earn some income or volunteer assisting others in their community. If you have time to spare and can help with tasks from home care to shopping, companionship, transport, home and garden maintenance, or meal preparation, you can set up a free profile at MyCare. You will be asked to verify your identity, so those seeking assistance can be assured you are a real person, and to undergo a Ministry of Justice criminal convictions check. People seeking or offering assistance make arrangements directly with each other about interviews, hours, work to be done, and payment. 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