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Pattye Snyder

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posted 11/13/2009, comment (1)

Lizards and Magical Mornings

I awakened early this morning to my African alarm clock (our rooster).  After several days of intermittent heavy rain, and little electricity, it's a glorious, sunny, cloud-free day. I went to our front porch to see if Mt. Kilimanjaro was visible and Her Majesty, as we call her, was "open" (showing) in all her snow-peaked glory!   In... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 05/14/2009, comment (1)

Yes, It Is Possible to Prevent Arthritis

            I was recently asked this question and it occurred to me that a better question might be: Can osteoarthritis be prevented, and, if so, how?  Osteoarthritis is also sometimes referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis.  It involves a wearing down over time of the cartilage... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 03/17/2009, comments (2)

Core Strengthening to Relieve Back Pain & Spinal Arthritis

One of the most important things you can do for your lower back is keep your core strong and integrated with your spine.  I'll explain.  Have you ever seen a large sailboat?  Picture the mast on the boat. What is attached to it?  Riggings.  Lots and lots of riggings. If those riggings are not there, the mast on the boat... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 01/29/2009, comments (0)

SAM-e Dietary Supplements For Arthritis

What is SAM-e, and should I be taking it for my knee osteoarthritis?   SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine) is a supplement that is a synthetic form of a compound found naturally in the body. SAM-e is involved in well over 30 biochemical processes in the body. It has been available for years by prescription in Europe for the treatment of... Read moreChevron
bkb
posted 01/24/2009, comments (0)

Orthokine injections in joints

I had sudden-onset osteoarthritis five years ago, followed by right hip and right shoulder replacemeents; aggressive and ongoing since.  Finally read about then received Orthokine injections in Dusseldorf Germany in November 2008 (left shoulder, left hip, left knee and SI joints of low back).  Pain is much less already and should slow... Read moreChevron
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The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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