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Recent Examples of rheumatic
In naturopathy, the wild herb has long been used as a remedy for urinary tract infections, some rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, and more.
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Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
People who are overweight have a higher risk of developing chronic pain that affects the muscles and bones and rheumatic conditions like arthritis.8
Digestive Disorders
Excess body fat affects how your body digests and absorbs food.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 15 July 2024
The review found that cannabinoids are effective in treating pain caused by rheumatic diseases, including back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and others.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Three studies that were published in 2023 also found an elevated risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRD) among people who tested positive for Covid-19 compared to those who did not get a Covid-19 diagnosis.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
People who are overweight have a higher risk of developing chronic pain that affects the muscles and bones and rheumatic conditions like arthritis.8
Digestive Disorders
Excess body fat affects how your body digests and absorbs food.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 15 July 2024
The review found that cannabinoids are effective in treating pain caused by rheumatic diseases, including back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and others.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Three studies that were published in 2023 also found an elevated risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRD) among people who tested positive for Covid-19 compared to those who did not get a Covid-19 diagnosis.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rheumatic
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The rhythmic pedaling movement can also help with pain or stiffness in arthritic hip, knee, or ankle joints.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9 Low-Back Pain Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Rheumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rheumatic. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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