In addition to the certainties of death and taxes, there is another eventuality: At some time in our life, we will experience joint pain. Most of the time, that pain is acute, that is, it is caused by some form of injury or accident and has a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end. Medical experts have even defined acute joint pain in terms of length. Though it can vary, the widely accepted timetable designa...
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The United States is the leading importer of turmeric worldwide, with imports valued at more than $35 million annually, up from only $2.5 million 15 years ago. Turmeric has become a spice “it girl,” an anchor in supplements, adding a sunny yellow high note in cold-pressed juices and providing the razzle-dazzle in trendy beverages such as Starbucks’ golden turmeric latte. It’s touted as a “superfood” and promo...
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One of the most overlooked sources of both the aggravation and relief of knee or foot pain is our shoes. Our shoes can cause pain, or they can be the source of pain relief. There's more to selecting the proper footwear than just cushioning, although that is an important factor. Even with extra cushioning, however, foot and knee pain may continue to prevent you from doing many of the activities you enjoy, includi...
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People suffering from joint pain have options. They can alter their diets, start an exercise regimen or change an existing one, and they can make small but significant changes to their living quarters. This will come as good news to the nearly 15 million people in a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who said have to contend with severe joint pain on a daily basis. For joint relief a...
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