Inflammation

Natural anti-inflammatories — References & further reading

References

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⁹ Funk, J., et al. 2006. Efficacy and mechanism of action of turmeric supplements in the treatment of experimental arthritis. Arthritis Rheum., 54 (11), 3452–3464.

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¹² Simontacchi, C. 2005. Natural Alternatives to Vioxx, Celebrex & other Anti-Inflammatory Prescription Drugs, 64–66. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers.