If you go to the doctor and your bone density is low, your physician is likely to give you the following advice…
Get more calcium in your diet. Take vitamin D. Do high-impact exercise.
And you may be put on an osteoporosis drug like Fosamax (alendronate).
But a study shows there is one bone-strengthening solution that may work better than any of these things.… Read More
As we get older, almost all of us have aches and pains.
Your hips might hurt when you get out of a chair. Your knees may be stiff when you wake up in the morning. You may feel a twinge in your shoulders when you lift something.
All of these things are signs you have osteoarthritis.
In the back of your mind, you may wonder if and when it will turn into a full-blown disability that will mean you won’t be able to do the things you love…or even care for yourself and live independently.… Read More
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.
And osteoarthritis—also called “wear-and-tear” arthritis—is the most common form of the disease.
More than 40% of people over 70 have it.[i]
Mainstream doctors use painkilling drugs as the first-line treatment. They often have side effects.
Or they recommend joint replacement surgery. It is invasive, painful, and requires a long recovery.
Researchers may have found a better way to relieve your aching joints.… Read More
Probiotics have long been used to improve digestion. These “good” bacteria are a crucial part of your intestinal health.
But recent studies have shown that probiotics have effects that go far beyond the gut. There is clear evidence they boost immunity, improve mental health, help people lose weight, fight diabetes, and even relieve allergies.
A recent study shows another surprising benefit that you might never associate with probiotics.… Read More
When arthritis sets in, most people figure it’s just part of getting older.
And that’s what mainstream doctors will tell you, too.
They call osteoarthritis, the most common kind of joint pain, “wear-and-tear” arthritis. That’s because they believe it is caused by age and overworked joints.
But a study shows this theory may be completely wrong. Arthritis pain may instead be caused by something you eat every day.… Read More
Shoulder pain is one of the biggest health complaints among older people. Each year, more than more than 200,000 Americans have surgery to treat it.
The most common shoulder procedure is called “decompression.” It is supposed to cure or improve “impingement.” This is what doctors call pain and restricted range of movement in the shoulder.i
During the operation, the surgeon threads an arthroscope through a small incision to repair or remove damaged tissue.… Read More