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    posted 11/10/2008, comments (0)

    Fruits and Vegetables as Part of a Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Diet

    There are a host of vitamin supplements available in the stores. There may be reasons for you to take one or more vitamin supplements. I encourage you to talk with your doctor about that. However, don't fall into the trap that just because you are taking a multi-vitamin, you don't need to eat a healthy assortment of fruits and vegetables. Nothing... Read moreChevron
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    Exercising Both Sides of the Body for Arthritis Pain Relief

    If I have right knee osteoarthritis, do I have to work out my left side as well?   I was recently asked by a patient why he had to work out both sides of his body in physical therapy if only his right knee hurt. I can understand some of the confusion. After all, if your right shoulder were painful and inflamed and required an injection,... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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