Curcumin continues to be an impressive nutrient with multiple benefits. Heavily researched and widely known for its antioxidant, immune and inflammatory signaling, cholesterol and blood sugar support, this prized golden spice provides a va…
Turmeric, a golden spice, has been used for centuries as a prized dietary spice and in ancient health traditions. This flowering plant of the ginger family has been vigorously studied in attempts to uncover its vast effects on health and protection.…
Flavonoids and spices bring several benefits for health and well-being. This includes your joints and management of cartilage wear-and-tear. Helping your joints age well requires different tools. Learn more about the importance and effectiveness of …
Curcumin, the yellow pigment in the turmeric, continues to make headline news as a superb, multitalented spice. I recently discussed the benefits of curcumin in the lower digestive tract in the article Curcumin Supports Gut Lining and Health. C…
The rich golden spice of turmeric contains curcumin, one of the most sought-after nutrients for numerous healthy benefits. Turmeric has been used for over 5,000 years in India and has gained immense popularity and more respect in the past few decade…
A frequent comment from knee pain sufferers is “I went to my doc and got a shot for my knee pain.” In an attempt to get relief, a cortisone shot combined with a local anesthetic is injected into the joint. For some, relief occurs quickly…
University of Birmingham Summary: Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people's joints, as new research suggests that obesity is promoting pro-inflammatory conditions which worsen arthritis. FU…
The Wellness Company Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of pain and physical disability in older adults. For years, OA has been framed as a disease caused by “wear and tear” of our joints. On the basis of that paradigm…
When you think about nutrients for cartilage and joint health, popular compounds like glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, collagen peptides, and MSM sulfur may come to mind. These fundamental nutrients are indeed…
by Amy Cherry, University of Delaware If you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned, chances are you may be deficient in vitamin D. It's a common problem affecting as ma…