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Grant Cooper

posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

The Financial Crisis, Your Arthritis Pain and How to Help Yourself

Is it my imagination, or does my neck hurt more when stocks are falling? We have discussed this before in my previous blogs. However, with the economy on shaky ground to say the least, it seems as relevant as ever. I hear more and more of my patients asking if it is possible that their pain increased in the last couple of weeks with... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

Using Meditation to Relieve Arthritis Pain

What is meditation, and how could it be helpful for osteoarthritis? Meditation is a state-of-mind in which you are completely relaxed and hyperaware of your surroundings all at the same time. Excuse me? How can you be completely relaxed and hyperaware simultaneously? That is the beauty of meditation - I'll explain. Contrary to the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/09/2008, comments (0)

Are antioxidants safe to take for osteoarthritis?

Are antioxidants safe to take for osteoarthritis? I recently wrote a blog about a new prescription medication on the market called Limbrel (flavocoxid). The medication is called a prescription "medical food" that contains high potency antioxidants that are typically found in fruits, vegetables, and other foods. In addition to being full... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/29/2008, comment (1)

Limbrel: A "Medical Food" That May Provide Arthritis Relief

There is a new prescription medication on the market that excites me. The name of the medication is Limbrel (Flavocoxid). Flavocoxid is a blend of flavonoids, which are antioxidants commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Flavonoids are part of another group of compounds called polyphenols. Large amounts of polyphenols are found... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Does acupuncture help with knee and hip osteoarthritis?

Does acupuncture help with knee and hip osteoarthritis? I am often asked if I "believe" in acupuncture. I believe in helping patients. I believe in diagnosing problems and then offering effective, lasting treatments that allow my patients to return to a full, active, pain-free life. If acupuncture helps in this regard, I think it is a positive... Read more Chevron

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