Thе ancient herb boswellia (Boswellia serrata) hаѕ bееn used fοr thousands οf years tο treat conditions thаt, іn recent years, hаνе bееn found tο bе caused bу inflammation. Originating іn Africa, China, аnd thе Middle East, boswellia herbal extract іѕ derived frοm thе sappy resin οf thе boswellia tree. In thе 1970s, German scientists discovered thаt boswellia produces therapeutic effects similar tο those οf thе non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) compounds ibuprofen аnd aspirin. Unlike boswellia, hοwеνеr, NSAIDs work bу inhibiting thе cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzymes. Unfortunately, medications thаt inhibit COX-2 οftеn inhibit COX-1, whісh іѕ needed tο maintain a healthy stomach lining аnd common side effects include gastrointestinal bleeding.

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The mere idea of achieving clear, perfect skin can make your palms sweat. We would all love to go barefaced with confidence, radiating health and vitality, but clear skin is actually quite rare. Some 50 million people in the United States are breakout-prone, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).  So what does this mean when it comes to stress acne? Can stress cause pimples? And if so, what can we do about it?

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Dancing with the Stars’ Louis Van Amstel tells how to have fun on the dance floor—minus the pain.

If dancing causes...

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Bob Fietsam is a convert. He used to be a runner, but for the past 15 years, 77-year-old Fietsam of Belleville, Ill., has been waking up early to ride his stationary bike before going to his accounting job. He has kept fit without pounding his joints like he did when his exercise of choice was running.

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Claire King doesn’t look like your typical arthritis sufferer but the former Emmerdale star faces a daily battle to cope with the painful condition.

And as she gets older she admits she’s becoming more worried about the future and the possibility she may face major surgery one day.

But she’s determined it won’t stop her living life to the full at the moment.

“I worry about my health deteriorating. It scares me,” Claire says.

“It feels like my whole body is falling apart. I have elderly parents and they’ve got problems too, so I want to be around to help them.

“I don’t want to be a helpless old woman who can’t do anything for anyone because all my joints are falling apart.

Read more: Celebrity Claire King Reveals Her Daily Battle With Rheumatoid Arthritis

If you have a chronic illness that causes pain in your joints, proactive self-care is crucial for managing your condition—and preventing the condition from managing you. Here, smart strategies that will help you ease symptoms and find support when you need it most.

Read more: 10 Self-Care Strategies for People With Chronic Joint Pain