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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 more Chevron

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posted 01/14/2009, comment (1)

6 Ways to Get a Healthy Amount of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the New Year!

I thought it might be helpful to review some tips for increasing your omega-3 fatty acid consumption. Remember that omega-3 fatty acids are the "good fatty acids" that help your cells remain healthy, pliable, and strong. By contrast, omega-6 fatty acids are the "bad fatty acids" that contribute to cells becoming less pliable, and that contribute... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/31/2008, comments (0)

New Year’s Resolutions: Eat well, exercise, stay healthy and active!

I should start with a disclaimer -- At first blush, I am not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. I prefer for all of us to examine our core values and consider how we want to live our lives every day of our lives. With that said, there are certain milestones in life, graduating college, graduate school, getting married, having children, that... Read more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)

How Obesity is Linked To Arthritis

Does obesity cause osteoarthritis? Obesity does not directly cause osteoarthritis, but it does contribute to it. Obesity dramatically increases the amount of stress that the weight-bearing joints must carry. Consider that when walking, your knees and hips experience up to three times as much load as your body weight with each step. When... Read more Chevron

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