Bone & Joint Health Blogs

While some loss of bone density is normal with aging, there are factors that can speed the process. Here are four steps you can take to keep your bones healthy and strong.

Microcurrent therapy and HBOT are used regularly at my clinic to treat all types of chronic pain, wounds, and injuries with incredible results.

If joint and/or muscle pain is interfering with your quality of life, I suggest you give dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) a try.

Seeking natural pain relief? Try platelet rich plasma or PRP therapy, where your own blood is used to heal your chronic pain. Ditch the pain meds and explore this alternative treatment.

Protecting your bones becomes more important as you age. Slow the loss of bone density by watching your diet and adopting a few other healthy habits in your everyday life.
 

Should you take vitamin D for cancer and fractures? A new report says, "No," but Dr. Whitaker says that advice is not only misguided but dangerous. Find out why vitamin D is vital to your health.
 

While sporadic use of these conventional pain-relief drugs is acceptable, long-term use can be disastrous. Side effects include stomach upset, ulcers, joint damage, increased risk of strokes and heart attacks, and potential for addiction. Here are some natural alternatives.

Falls are the leading cause of brain trauma and the number one cause of fractures among older people—upwards of 500,000 per year. Here are five steps to help prevent this from happening to you.

Bisphosphonates have long been linked with degeneration of the jawbone, and the FDA issued a warning that extended use is associated with “atypical” fractures of the thigh bone. Yet the agency told consumers to “keep taking your medication unless you are told to stop by your health care professional.” 

In biblical times, frankincense was as valued as gold. Today, scientists have discovered that this extract mimics the anti-inflammatory effects of NSAIDs and helps relieve arthritis pain—without any negative side effects.

This morning, I was talking to a colleague who told me he overdid it this weekend. He biked 40 miles on Saturday, and 20 more on Sunday. So, it was no surprise that he woke up today with stiff muscles and aching joints. But as I told him, weekend  sports activities needn’t leave you limping, provided you take care of your injury early.

Head to the health food store and you'll see shelves full of nutritional supplements that boast high-potency calcium. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret: Osteoporosis doesn't result simply from insufficient calcium intake, that's a myth!