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    posted 06/27/2008, comment (1)

    Should You Take "Green Lipped Mussel Extract" For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?

    What are Green Lipped Mussel Extract supplements, and should I be taking them for my osteoarthritis?   New Zealand is a beautiful country.  My family lived there when I was 2 years old.  Although I don't remember it well, I was left with many memorable pictures of its people and landscapes. Perhaps because my family has fond... Read moreChevron
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    What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?

    What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?   Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant that grows in southern Africa.  Small hooks in the plant's fruit give the plant its memorable name. Devil's claw has been used for thousands of years in Africa to treat a whole host of diseases, including fever,... Read moreChevron
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    What is boron and will it cure my osteoarthritis?

    Boron and Osteoarthritis     Boron is a trace element that occurs naturally in soil, plants and metal deposits.  Trace elements are also present in very small quantities in the body.  Studies have shown a correlation between the amount of boron in the soil and the prevalence of arthritis.  For example, in Israel,... Read moreChevron
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    Should I take cherry supplements for my osteoarthritis pain?

    My wife's grandmother lives in Belgrade, Serbia.  She is 91 and still vacations in the mountains.  She has knee pain, but it bothers her mostly after walking up three flights of stairs to her apartment.  What is her secret?  She lives well, keeps a positive attitude, exercises regularly, and eats an anti-inflammatory... Read moreChevron
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    The Arthritis Handbook: Improve Your Health And Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis

    My grandmother lived for 92 years, and her life was active, full and happy -except for the final 20 years of her life, which were plagued with debilitating knee pain.  The care that my grandmother received for her knee osteoarthritis at first included only painkillers. When the pain got worse, she was given a cane. Finally, as the pain... Read moreChevron
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