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Iron Overload – When A Good Mineral Goes Bad
Many of my patients include menopausal women, and men over the age of 60. This is the age of patient who has special nutritional requirements – especially concerning iron. A woman’s need for iron shifts dramatically after she enters menopause – directly opposite what she used to need. Similarly, the iron needs of a man over 60 also shift dramatically to a reverse picture. Both need to avoid iron overload – a condition that can occur from the buildup of iron that may lead to… Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Joint & Bone Health
Relieve Sore Hands and Keep Moving
With winter cold and dampness in full bloom now, many of my patients are coming in complaining that their hands and finger joints are aching. They find it hard to work on a computer keyboard, do work around their house, or even sign their name, from stiffness. They try to rest their hands but the more inactive they become, the more their hands and fingers ache and become stiff. They want to know what they can do to stop this cycle of pain and stiffness… Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Joint & Bone Health, Pain Relief
Good Dental Care Ensures Overall Health!
At the start of a new year my patients invariably ask me what things they can do to keep themselves healthy. One of the first basic things I tell them is to take good care of their teeth! Like many of my patients, you may wonder what the condition of your gums and teeth have to do with your overall health? It’s simple, really, and I’d like to explain to you what the basic relationship is between your dental health and the rest of your… Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Joint & Bone Health
Knuckle Cracking, Back Cracking, Hip Snapping and Other Nosiy Joints
Often times I have patients who will tell me they hear funny snapping, crackling and popping noises coming from their knees, hips, ankles, wrists during different motions and wonder if they’ve cracked or damaged the bone somehow. I assure them this is, generally, not the case and that those funny noises can be caused by a number of things that I’d like to share with you. Why Your Bones Are Talking To You Throughout the course of the day and whatever movements you make, you… Read More
Wellness Topic: Joint & Bone Health
pH Levels Keep Your Bones Healthy
I encourage my 50-and-older patients to get a bone density test every year. As this test tells me if they’re losing or maintaining their bone density and strength. The pelvis and femur bones of the hips and upper thighs are especially significant as we get older because they support our body walking and standing and, really, with any activity we do. If bones become weak through loss of density, they are at increased risk for serious fractures. Fortunately, there are safe, natural health options for… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Joint & Bone Health
Inflammation Causes, Consequences And Prevention
Some of my patients have been asking me recently, about a new medical condition, inflammation, that’s being investigated as the underlying cause of fatigue and most diseases including, cancer and heart disease. As I tell my patients, the truth is, inflammation is not something new, though our unhealthy diets and lifestyles may be adding to the rise in its occurrence. Inflammation, and its ill effect on health, have been around for centuries, and have been well studied and treated by alternative, non-Western medicine, for just… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, General Health, Joint & Bone Health, Pain Relief
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Nutrition
A few of my patients have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition that can be characterized by severe joint pain and stiffness. Most of them take prescription medications to help their symptoms. However, these medications can cause chronic vitamin deficiencies. Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Joint & Bone Health
The Mineral and The Skeleton
A strong skeleton means a strong body, one that can keep you together and moving the rest of your life (which I wish you a long, healthy and happy one!). What keeps your skeleton strong? There are several things, but generally a plain and simple little mineral called calcium is what gives all the bones of your skeleton strength. Let’s talk, then, about what calcium does for your bones and how you can be assured that you get enough of it so your skeleton stays strong. Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, General Health, Heart Health, Joint & Bone Health
What Yoga Can Do For Your Joints And Bones
Frequently I hear my patients complain that they feel stiff all over especially in the morning when they first get out of bed. It takes them several moments of stumbling around and/or taking a warm shower before they can finally limber up. When I tell them that there is a form of exercise that can help banish that stiffness and creaky joints, their response is often one of surprise. It’s true, though. That exercise is the ages-old practice of Yoga. Here’s why. Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, General Health, Joint & Bone Health
