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posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

Top 3 Arthritis Myths

Top Three Arthritis Myths   Just because you hear something (or say it yourself) over and over from many different people, doesn't make it true. The same can be said about much of "conventional wisdom" related to osteoarthritis. These are three of the arthritis myths I hear over and over:   1. Arthritis pain is a normal part of ... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/02/2008, comment (1)

Osteoarthritis On the Other Side of the World: Rice, Mud and an African Prison

Jambo from Moshi (Tanzania, E. Africa)   My life continues to be a never-ending source of challenges and surprises.   I am working with 21 teenagers in a prison for Juveniles, ages about 9 to 17.  MY GUYS (yes, I REALLY care about them) have usually been arrested for such horrible crimes as stealing food or street... Read moreChevron
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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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posted 06/20/2008, comments (0)

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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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

A MOUNTAINTOP AND A HANDFUL OF BEANS

JAMBO BWANAS (Hello Friends)   Hi from Africa! I'm now living in a rural village in Eastern Africa in Tanzania.  For our regular readers, I DID spend my 65th birthday on Mt. Kilimanjaro, fulfilling this  lifetime dream!   I also spent a half day in a Chagga village on the side of the mountain where the entire village... Read moreChevron
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