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Osteoarthritis can take a toll on your daily life. To combat the pain it's essential to incorporate lifestyle changes to your routine. Sticking to a healthy diet will reduce inflammation. Exercising will increase your strength and ease pain. Start small and do
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Many of our readers are aware that I left my work in East Africa early this year and returned to the U.S. in hopes of finding medical help for the incredible pain in my low back. At times, the pain became totally unbearable and I was almost unable to walk (I'm sure that sounds familiar to many)! So far, I haven't been able to find a…
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