At least 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain in their lifetimes1. At the same time, it can be a very tricky condition because there is often no specific cause. Anyone experiencing back pain that doesn’t go away for 4 or more weeks should always call their doctor. It may be linked to a specific medical […]
We’ve all heard the old wives tale about joint pain and bad weather. You many have an aunt or uncle who swears that their aching joints mean some bad weather is soon to follow. But that couldn’t be right, could it? Surely it was all in their head. Turns out, maybe it wasn’t. In 2007, researchers at Tufts […]
Surgery, no matter how minor, is a major undertaking for your body. By its very nature, surgery is a traumatic experience for the body. This is true both on a macro level (the immediate effect on the surgical site) and on a micro level (the effects on a cellular level). There are many reasons that your body needs extra […]
No matter how you look at it, surgery is a stressful situation. It’s not uncommon for patients facing an upcoming operation to be anxious and worried. The most common fears are fear of pain and anesthesia, anxiety about the possibility of medical complications, and the need to rely on a stranger1. Unfortunately, pre-surgical stress and […]
The term arthritis has become a catch-all phrase that can mean a lot of different things. Most people have come to think of arthritis as a single disease. However, there are more than 100 different types of arthritic conditions that affect people of all ages1. One of the most common forms of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). […]
You may think taking care of your joints is for old people. You may think that because you’re are 25 or 35, you won’t need to be concerned about your joints for a while. However, your joint health becomes a matter of importance earlier than you think. No matter how old you are, joint health […]
“We’re going to have to operate” are words that nobody wants to hear. But sometimes operations are inevitable. What follows after the surgery? You will most likely be stuck in bed for days, feel tired, and experience some pain. However, there are things you can do to help. Here are a few things you can do to make the […]
Millions of Americans undergo surgery each year. If you’re one of them then it’s probably an anxious and unnerving time. You’ve got lots of questions to ask and only one or two chances to meet with the surgeon before the operation. It’s important to make the most out of these meetings and get as much […]
If you’re booked for surgery, you’re most likely a little scared and anxious. You’re wondering what will happen, and you’re thinking about how long it will take you to recover. What you’re probably not thinking about is what you’ll be eating a few weeks before the surgery. It’s fair to say that pre-surgical nutrition is low on the list of things people […]
There are three important things you should know about pregnancy and preeclampsia: 5% of all pregnancies and 11% of first pregnancies are complicated by preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a major cause of death and complication for both mothers and babies. In patients at risk for preeclampsia, nutritional supplementation has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence […]
Dealing with joint pain can be a miserable experience. It’s a constant effort trying to keep the pain at bay on a day-to-day basis. You have to deal with the restrictions it places on your daily activities. The huge impact joint pain has on your life is often underestimated and the search for pain relief often difficult. Experts agree that […]
Most people know about glucosamine and chondroitin, two popular supplements used to help alleviate joint pain. Both nutrients have been shown to help delay joint disease progression and ease joint pain. But can two ingredients really improve all aspects of your joint health? While these ingredients are an essential part of any joint supplement and […]