Bone and Joint Health Topics


DHEA Prevents and Reverses Osteoporosis


We examined the possible effects of DHEA—a hormone manufactured within the body and also available in supplement form—on osteoporosis, a disease that directly affects bone density in certain individuals, causing it to become more brittle and break more easily. Research indicates that DHEA may be the solution.

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Anti-inflammatory effects of Cissus Quadrangularis

Cissus Quadrangulris is a medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years to aid in bone healing. Today it is also used as a supplement for those who suffer from conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis because of its anti-inflammatory effects.

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Boswellin Cream for Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is something that people tend to experience as they get older and it can completely take over your daily life. Those who suffer from arthritis might have tried countless medications and creams to help relieve some of the pain. If you feel that you have tried everything in the book, then you might want to take a look into Boswellin Cream and how it can help treat your arthritis pain.

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Boswellia Serrata used for Centuries in Treating Joint Pain and Inflammation

These days it seems as though everyone is looking for some sort of natural remedy in order to cure various ailments. If you are suffering from chronic joint pain as well as inflammation there is a natural remedy that get ease your ongoing pain. Boswellia Serrata is an herbal remedy that has been proven to be incredibly effective . . . so take a look and see what it can do for you!

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L-Lysine and Bone Health

In recent studies, it has been proven that L-Lysine is crucial to the development of bones and bone health. Those who have weak or brittle bones may want to take a closer look into taking L-Lysine due to the fact that it can help build stronger and healthier bones.

How it Works

In order for you to have strong and healthy bones, you need to be getting a good amount of calcium each and every day. For those who have poor bone health, you may be encountering some issues in which your bones are not soaking in the calcium like they should be. This is where L-Lysine is going to come in handy: it will actually help your bones absorb the calcium that you take each day and in turn will strengthen those once weak and brittle bones.

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Anti-inflammatory effects of Cissus Quadrangularis

Cissus Quadrangulris is a medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years to aid in bone healing. Today it is also used as a supplement for those who suffer from conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis because of its anti-inflammatory effects.

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Cat’s Claw Used in HIV/AIDS Study

Cat’s Claw is an endangered species of plants that grows in the hilly regions in Peru and the surrounding Amazon Basin in Central and Southern America. It gets its unusual name from the horns that grow along the vine of the plant and has several medicinal values that are difficult to find on a single plant. This plant has been used for centuries together by the natural inhabitants of the area and has a lot of benefits that can rival modern scientific alternatives. Its most documented use is in the cure of arthritis and the positive effects it has while healing individuals who are suffering from either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

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Glycosides in Cat’s Claw Plant Have Blood Pressure-Lowering Properties

Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine that grows in the Amazon rainforest as well as around the tropical areas of South and Central America. It gets its name from the hook-like horns that grow on the plant. The bark and root of this plant has been used for ages for its medicinal values, starting from the Inca civilization.

Because of the immense medicinal values of the plant, the Cat’s Claw has been in great demand all over the world so much so the Peruvian government had to finally impose a curb on its unmonitored usage. It has also imposed restrictions on extracting the roots of these plants since they are now on the endangered list. Another variety of the plant, Uncaria guianensis, is known to be almost as effective, but it does not have all the properties of Uncaria tomentosa.

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Nature’s Way Hydraplenish for Healthy Joints, Muscles, and Skin

Anti-aging supplements, skin treatments, and joint formulas all contain varying levels of collagen, the critical component of joint cartilage that allows joints and muscles to stay strong and flexible. Flexibility and range of motion of muscles can deteriorate with age, and this is largely due to a reduction of healthy cartilage. People suffering from degenerative joint diseases in particular can benefit from a dietary supplement that includes vital cartilage and collagen compounds. Nature’s Way Hydraplenish has much to offer: It helps lubricate and cushion the joints, promotes healthy skin tissue, and even reduces the signs of aging.

Collagen
There are three main types of collagen, but collagen type II is the primary form of articular cartilage that is necessary for healthy joints, muscles, and tendons. Healthy cartilage ensures that the body can move and stretch with ease, and comprises glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid (HA), and collagen type II. All of these compounds are available in various dietary supplements and nutritious foods, but each two-caplet serving of Hydraplenish offers the added advantage of bioavailable collagen.

Bioavailability
An essential element of many dietary supplements, bioavailability is the degree and rate at which the body absorbs nutrients. Nature’s Way designed Hydraplenish for enhanced bioavailability, making it very easy for the body to assimilate key compounds and start utilizing collagen to repair joints, lubricate muscles and tendons, and even smooth lines on the skin’s surface.

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Chamomile and Aromatherapy: A Soothing Choice

Chamomile has long been known as a powerfully soothing, relaxing herb, but you’ll find even more benefits of this potent plant when using it in aromatherapy. Chamomile is commonly associated with treating insomnia, and is often added to sleep aids as a natural relaxant. Most people find comfort in a cup of chamomile tea, but there are other ways to use the herb if you’re suffering from anxiety, nervousness, tension, or even skin problems.
What Is Chamomile?
Chamomile oil itself has a fairly sweet fragrance, and its essence is extracted from the flowers of the herb. It was used heavily during the Middle Ages as a natural soothing agent, to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and soothe irritated skin. Egyptian cultures used it to treat fevers and heal wounds.
It is made from the flowers of the Matricaria recutita plant, and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Since it can soothe the body both inside and out, it’s one of the most versatile essential oils available.
Chamomile also contains the active ingredient azulene, which can help fight infection and speed up recovery time. This natural pain reliever has been shown to reduce joint inflammation and can even stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are essential for healing, and keeping the immune system in balance.

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