Published: October 06, 2009
We think of arthritis and joint pain as being human conditions, but they are common for canines as well. Did you know that 20 percent of the 60 million American dogs suffer from arthritis? There are various medical conditions that can account for Fido’s joint pain. Take a look at some of these descriptions to identify which one best describes your pet’s illness.
Published: September 21, 2009
Joint discomfort is common in many people and many are still relying on Glucosamine to ease their pain of joint discomfort – you may be one of them! When Glucosamine was first brought onto the market in 1980, it was considered to be groundbreaking for those who were suffering from joint discomfort. But in the past 30 years, even better products have been discovered to relieve joint pain. Let’s take a look at just a few of the best natural elements for joint relief . . .
Published: August 10, 2009
Alternative health experts often tout the benefits of seaweed when it comes to promoting great health. And now there’s one more reason to incorporate the weeds that come from the sea into your dietary regimen. A new study reveals that a supplement derived from seaweed can lead to a reduction of inflammation in knee arthritis, along with a decrease in the need for potentially harmful pain relievers.
Published: July 30, 2009
You may think that calcium and Vitamin D are the only nutrients that you need for better bone health. While both of these nutrients are very valuable when it comes to your bone health, there are other vitamins and nutrients that can also help you maintain strong, healthy bones. Keep reading to find out which ones you need to be getting!
Published: July 06, 2009
I am always taken aback at the number and persistence of gout myths. Just read a few Internet web pages on gout and gout treatments and it won’t take you long to find contradicting information – even from supposedly reputable sites. These myths are one of the key reasons why the quality of gout care for gout has fallen so much over the past few decades. Bad information keeps getting passed on – over and over. This article will help you understand some of these myths and learn the truth.
Published: April 16, 2009
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Alternative Health Blog is always at your service! (If you haven't been checking out Bob Condor's blog on IH, you're missing out on some valuable new information.) Here’s some research that might brighten your weekend—or even a hard weekday after work. A new study from Tufts University in Boston shows that a daily glass or two of wine or beer can help maintain bone density and strength. Good deal, pass the chardonnay. The research paper was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but, there is a catch. Keep reading to find out more. . .
Published: February 26, 2009
Millions of people around the world either have osteoporosis or are at a high risk for the disease. When the bones in the body become fragile and weak due to loss of mass and density, it is called osteoporosis. The actual nature of the bones that give our body structure and strength deteriorates and leaves the patient prone to factures or breaks in the bones during falls or even normal activity.
Published: February 25, 2009
Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and restricted movement of the body joints. It has several forms, but the most common of the forms is osteoarthritis. This form of the disease affects over 20 million people in the U.S. and occurs everywhere in the world.
Published: January 08, 2009
As you age, one of the things you might be concerned about is the ever-increasing pain and discomfort in your joints. Perhaps you find your knees and ankles are achy and sore after a long walk or run, or it’s not quite as easy to get up from a seated position as it used to be. According to a recent report, it now looks like those kinds of joint problems – especially of the knee – happen more frequently than previously thought. Let’s take a look at this recent research.
Published: January 07, 2009
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, this means that your bones are porous. When you have porous bones, it leads to weak and brittle bones that break easily and cause lots of pain. You will notice that everyday movements, such as bending over and stretching become harder to do and more painful. Doing simple things like vacuuming, bending over or even coughing can cause you to fracture a bone. Lack of calcium is a leading cause for osteoporosis, which can lower the level of density your bones have.
