Bones & Joints

Vitamin, Mineral, and Phytonutrient Synergies

Mar 23, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
There’s a nutrition principle that is often overlooked as we all strive for good health through diet. It’s something called “nutrient synergy.” Simply put, it means that vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients don’t act in isolation. All nutrients work in your body synergistically, depending on one another for entry into cells. … Read More

Ask the Doctor: March 2022

Feb 18, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
My ear hurts sometimes when I am chewing. What might be causing that? That symptom is indicative of disorders that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In the medical world, problems with the jaw and muscles of the face that involve this joint are referred to as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). In … Read More

Ask the Doctor – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
I keep hearing processed meats are considered bad for health. Aren’t all meats “processed”? Technically, yes all meats are processed in some way to get them from the farm to the market. However, when it comes to health recommendations, the term “processed meats” refers to those that have been modified … Read More

Coping with Arthritis in Your Hands

Jan 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it is often most noticeable when it affects the hands and fingers. Not only does it cause stiffness, swelling, and pain, it also can affect your grip strength, making simple everyday tasks—such as opening jars and turning keys—extremely difficult. But while … Read More

Missing Teeth? Consider Replacement Options

Dec 21, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
If you have lost teeth in your older years, you’re not alone. Federal data suggest that people ages 65 and older have an average of about 19 remaining teeth and that one in five older adults have lost all of their teeth. The cosmetic consequences are obvious—but it isn’t just … Read More

Don’t Let Osteoporosis Sneak Up on You

Dec 18, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (National Center for Health Statistics, March 2021) suggest that about 14 million Americans have osteoporosis, a disease that can significantly impact bone strength. Still more (about 48 million) have osteopenia, which renders bones less dense and can be a precursor for … Read More

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