The FDA doesn’t recognize this ancient Chinese herb as safe… Yet natural healers have used it for hundreds of years to treat inflammation and fight cancer.
Its scientific name is Tripterygium wilfordii. The Chinese call it lei gong teng, which means “thunder god vine.” Does it measure up to a name like that? Well consider…
… Read MoreThere’s a natural way to reduce the inflammation causing your arthritis pain by 44 percent.1
A fragrant bud goes back 2,000 years to ancient China. In the West, it’s a flavor used along with cinnamon in seasonal and holiday recipes. It has a hard, dense shell that hides an oily compound which provides its signature odor and taste.
This oil is what gives the bud its potent anti-inflammatory powers.… Read More
Losing your joint cartilage ages you fast. It takes away your independence and leaves you in constant, awful pain. Here are 5 ways to make sure your joints stay supple and pain-free.
1. Elastin: It’s a protein found in connective tissue that works alongside collagen. Like the name suggests, it allows your tissue to stretch. Not having enough causes wrinkles to form on your face.… Read More
If you already have arthritis you know it all too well…
Not being able to bend over and pick up the keys you dropped or give your grandson a hug… Calling someone to the kitchen to open the jar of pasta sauce for you… Putting off that trip because you don’t think you’ll be able to walk very far…
… Read MoreWe couldn’t believe it when we heard it…
The FDA has just approved a stronger version of hydrocodone. Yeah, that’s right. A stronger version. This is the same narcotic that’s created an epidemic of addiction problems and killed 100,000 Americans in the last decade.1
… Read MoreOsteoarthritis is the “wear -and-tear” type of arthritis. It happens when the cartilage between your joints wears away. This causes your bones to grate against each other.
If you have it, you know it’s just as painful as it sounds. Probably even more. But pain is just the tip of the iceberg. It also makes it hard to get around. You lose flexibility.… Read More