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Dr. Whitaker answers your questions about bone and joint health.

Gout can be a real pain in the toe (or other joints). Make sure you drink lots of water, as dehydration can trigger gout attacks in susceptible individuals. 

Learn about a reader-recommended home remedy for alleviating back pain that just about anyone can roll with.

Every day, millions of people rely on aspirin, ibuprofen, and other oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat chronic pain. But I'm no fan of these pain-relieving drugs because there are safer alternatives.

Research shows that prunes may reverse bone loss and promote bone formation.

Folks, the arthritis medications that are taken by millions in this country actually exacerbate arthritis. But it doesn't have to be this way. There is a completely safe, natural remedy.