MANILA, Philippines - Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis, resulting in pain and motion limitation in over 3.3 million people in the Philippines. OA is typically treated with NSAIDs. While effective for pain and inflammation, these drugs are known to have a number of adverse side effects, including peptic ulcers and damage to the liver or kidneys. Now comes Arthrite SGC that contains 14 herbs, two of which are ginger and turmeric. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa), two very popular herbs, have long been used for a variety of both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions such as sprains and arthritis. In a recent investigation which evaluated the effects of ginger on patients with OA, rheumatoid arthritis, and muscular discomfort, more than 75 percent of the arthritic patients reported improvements in pain and swelling, while all patients who experienced muscle discomfort reported relief. For more information on Arthrite’s other ingredients, visit www.rotexhealthcare.com/why-ingredients.html.