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Grant Cooper
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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Grant Cooper
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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Grant Cooper
posted 06/13/2008, comments (0)

14 Questions To Ask A Surgeon BEFORE Surgery

Sometimes, a surgical intervention for osteoarthritis may be the best option to reduce pain and improve function.  However, before undergoing any surgery, you should be sure to do your due diligence.  You wouldn't buy a house without asking around, so why would you not give your own body the same benefit?   Explore all of your... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 06/09/2008, comment (1)

5 Steps to Creating an Osteoarthritis Diet

Can changing my diet really affect my osteoarthritis? Absolutely -- well, maybe.  A healthy, anti-inflammatory diet has been shown to have a multitude of benefits for your body.  In fact, if you wanted to do the three best things for your body's health and vitality you would probably:   (1)   ... Read moreChevron
Joy Buchanan

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posted 05/02/2008, comments (0)

It feels like arthritis, but is it?

It feels like arthritis, but is it?Osteoarthritis is common in Americans, but it's sometimes blamed for creaky knees and achy hips when another illness is the culprit.A recent study led by Boston University School of Medicine researchers found that many adults' knees "give way" or "go out" while just walking or climbing stairs. But it's not always... Read moreChevron

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