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    posted 09/06/2008, comments (0)

    Why Your Joints Are Stiff or Painful in the Morning

    "My knee feels stiff when I sit for a long time and it hurts to get up. But, after I walk for a few minutes, the pain eases up." "My hands are stiff in the morning or after I take a nap during the day. After I have been awake for about twenty minutes, the pain is completely gone." "My lower back is very tight in the morning and it hurts to... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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    posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

    What is tai chi and does it help with osteoarthritis symptoms?

    What is tai chi and does it help with the symptoms of osteoarthritis? Tai chi has been described as "meditation in motion." It was originally developed over 2,000 years ago in China as a form of self-defense. Today, millions across the world practice tai chi for its potential health benefits including: Decreased stress Increased... Read moreChevron
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    Avoid Self-Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis -- See A Doctor For Joint Pain

    If you have an ache in your knee, can you self-diagnose or should you go to the doctor? If you are over the age of 55 and your knee:• Feels stiff and achy in the morning, gets better after you start moving around, but then hurts if you try going for too long a walk OR• Gets tight and stiff when sitting for a prolonged period of time... 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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