Health and Wellness
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I got an e-mail yesterday from a physician colleague asking about whether IV stem cell therapy for knee arthritis was for real. It hit me that this would be a great blog topic as the number of physicians offering IV stem cell therapy has exploded in recent years. So is this a good idea? Is…read more
Glucosamine and Chondroitin as Good as Celebrex for Arthritis
Is glucosamine and chondroitin as good as Celebrex for arthritis? We’ve all seen the Celebrex commercial with the gentle, lapping waves and the comforting voice of the narrator promising relief from arthritis pain. The smiling actor rushes down the steps, plays Frisbee with his dog, and for a few joyous seconds, arthritis sufferers may feel…read more Hip Replacement Side Effects from MOM Hip Implants Just Keep Piling Up
We just blogged a few days ago about the hip replacement side effects from metal-on-metal (MOM) hip implants, and already there’s a new complication to toss on the MOM hip implant garbage heap. During the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting this week, presenter Dr. Stephen Graves shared research results concluding that the risk of heart…read more Knee and Back Pain and Sleep Problems…
Unlike the days when life was simpler and we slept soundly awakened by the sun, many things contribute to our modern epidemic of poor sleep. That said, I think most of us can agree that pain makes sleep very difficult. Given what the vast majority of our patients present with, this study on knee and back pain and sleep caught my…read more Can CoQ10 help arthritis? What is CoQ10?
Can CoQ10 help arthritis? Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a supplement that most people associate with protection from heart disease. Now a new study suggests that it may help in inflammatory arthritis. In particular, in a recent study, it was shown to reduce inflammatory substances and evidence of cell stress based on blood tests. What the…read more Diabetes Drugs Cause Severe Joint Pain…What?
Diabetes and Arthritis have long been bedfellows. Statistically, people who have been diagnosed with Diabetes have twice the likelihood of arthritis. The FDA recently put out an urgent warning that diabetics taking a whole class of diabetic medication to keep their blood sugar under control are at risk for severe and disabling joint pain. Huh? This class…read more Glucosamine/Chondroitin as an Anti-inflammatory
Most people think of Glucosamine and it’s cousin Chondroitin as something to take for arthritis. In fact, most of the research to date on these two have been focused on their ability to help provide nutrition for cartilage. However, most people don’t know that the Glucosamine/Chondroitin anti-inflammatory properties make them powerful anti-inflammatories in their own right.…read more Are You an NSAID Addict? What Can You Do?
You’re getting older and you can’t hit the gym or get through that ski vacation without popping some Motrin or Aleve. Or maybe your doctor put you on Celebrex or Mobic to help the pain you have in several joints? Did you know that these drugs, called NSAIDs are dangerous to your health? NSAID stands for…read more 
