Joint pain and inflammation affects millions of Americans. It is one of the leading causes of immobility in people above the age of 50. The symptoms of pain and inflammation may start gradually with stiffness, or with acute pain in the affected joint, then progress to tissue resulting in joint damage. As more people become aware of the adverse side effects of conventional medications, they are turning to natural supplementation that can reduce the existing pain as well as aid in recovery of the affected joint(s).
You may remember from science class that magnesium is a gray mineral that is the ninth most-abundant element in the universe. It is also the fourth most-abundant mineral in the body, in which about 60% of it is found in bone. A lack of magnesium has little effect on our stature, but it affects so much of our body’s functions. Most Americans are not aware... Read More
Omega-3 fish oil supplements are among the most popular supplements in the United States. Look through any health magazine and you are bound to find an ad for a fish oil product that touts various benefits, such as “Good For the Heart”, or “Better Brain Health”, or “Boosts Immune System” but does the science support claims like these or are they mostly hype? Fortunately for... Read More
What is pain? Pain is unlike any other feeling in that it is an incredibly complicated mixture of experience, sensation, emotion, culture, and spirit. One way to phrase it, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, is that pain is "an unpleasant sensation and the emotional response to that sensation."... Read More
Some people may know about osteoporosis and calcium supplementation’s effects on bones. However, calcium is just one component of proper bone health, so here I will discuss with you the importance of various weight bearing exercises and the tremendous impact it can have on your long-term bone health. A Bit of Background on Your Backbone Because bones are some of the most rigid and sturdy... Read More
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