Bone & Joint Health Blogs

The right kinds of exercise strengthen “stabilizer” muscles--various muscles throughout the body that allow you to perform simple movements with more ease. 

If you haven’t noticed that we’re deep into the winter season, perhaps your joints have. 

Dehydration is one of the most common underlying causes of countless health issues—everything from headaches and constipation to blood pressure problems. But most people don’t associate dehydration with joint pain and stiffness.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are some of the most widely used medications used for all types of pain, particularly the wear-and-tear form of arthritis (osteoarthritis).

Last week, Montel Williams was a guest on the Dr. Oz Show. As you may know, Montel is living—and thriving, actually—with multiple sclerosis (MS). 

Learn what causes gout so you can stop attacks before they start.

Most people love summertime produce. And one popular summertime fruit may be the perfect remedy for gout sufferers.

Find out what causes muscle cramps and how to stop them, naturally.

Relief from swollen, aching joints may be as close as your local hardware store. Just head for the plumbing supplies.

Castor oil has been a cure-all remedy for ages. Learn how topical application can provide the same wide-ranging benefits—without that bad taste in your mouth.

Is Old Man Winter aggravating those nagging aches and pains? Resist the temptation to reach for over-the-counter painkillers, and consider turmeric instead.

Salt can make your bones more brittle, but reducing your intake is only half of the story. Potassium is also important for healthy bones—and it can help counteract the effects of sodium. 

In 2011, more than half of the patients requiring hip replacements will be under age 65—and that will also be true for knee replacements by 2016. The primary reason for these increases is rampant obesity. 

Extra virgin olive oil contains a molecule that works in the same fashion as ibuprofen when it comes to inhibiting two inflammation-inducing enzymes. This compound helps further explain some of the many health benefits associated with a Mediterranean diet.

Getting rid of body toxins can improve your bone health by helping to keep your body's pH within a very narrow range.