A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling to pick the best natural remedy for treating the aches and pains of arthritis. Shmerling explains that there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, and the "best" remedy depends on the type of arthritis a person has. He then goes on to discuss a number of natural treatments for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and for conditions such as bursitis and fibromyalgia that often mimic arthritis pain.
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