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Resolve to Improve Bone and Joint Health in 2009

With New Year's resolutions still fresh in our minds, many of us are well on our way to creating a "better" version of ourselves. Making a commitment to improve your bone and joint health is one of the best things you can do for your body in 2009.

What You Should Know About Bone Health

Most of us know that adequate calcium consumption and weight-bearing physical activity is helpful for building strong bones and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis (a reduction of bone mineral density) later in life. But, when someone has an injury to their bones or suffers from osteoporosis, they are often only aware of Western Medicine’s drug options as a way to restore tired bones to their former health. As always, these drug-based remedies may offer help for some, but they unfortunately can lead to harmful side effects while not addressing the primary cause of the problem. Read Dr. Graeme Shaw’s article about how Eastern Medicine focuses on more natural and healthful solutions, including recommendations for improving your kidney energy.*

Eat well to keep bones healthy

According to EatingWell.com, there are many natural things you can do to keep your bones and joints healthy. For example, dark leafy greens, avocados, nuts, beans and grains are loaded with bone-healthy magnesium.*

What to do when your joints hurt

If you do suffer from joint pain, your first reaction may be to take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol™) or a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (i.e., Aleve™). While these drugs make the pain go away temporarily, they don't address the underlying cause of the pain and can also result in serious side effects. According to NaturalNews.com, acetaminophen is the number one cause of hospital admissions for liver failure. Instead of taking drugs, RevolutionHealth.com recommends you first try some natural alternatives, such as gentle stretching exercises, taking a warm bath or getting a massage.*

Magnesium May Help Offset Osteoporosis

Both the National Institute of Health (NIH) and NaturalNews acknowledge that taking a magnesium supplement may enrich bone mineral density and be a positive factor in reducing the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, the NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements notes that a substantial numbers of adults fail to consume recommended amounts of magnesium. Older adults are especially at risk for magnesium deficiency. Get Well Natural's Magnesium Citrate is easily absorbed by the body and contains no fillers or binders. Magnesium Citrate is a dietary mineral supplement that may support healthy heart rhythm and function, immune function, cardiovascular function, calming of muscles and nerves and a wide variety of health supporting activities. By promoting relaxation, magnesium may also promote restful sleep.*

The Side-Effects of Too Much Calcium

Many women take calcium to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. According to Susan Ott, MD, taking excess amounts of calcium does not help bones; rather, it causes kidneys to overwork in order to expel the extra calcium. And Phil Bate, PhD, states in his article, Calcium Myths, that excess calcium may accumulate in bone spurs or cysts and make arthritis and back pain worse.

Another calcium concern is highlighted in a Vascular Events Study conducted by the faculty of the Medical and Health Sciences Department of Medicine at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The study involved 1,471 women who took 1,500 mg. of calcium daily for five years. The results showed that these women had a 40 percent higher risk of heart attacks and a higher risk for stroke.*

Gout Well Support for Pain-Free Joints*

According to MayoClinic.com, the intense joint pain that you may experience with gout is often a result of the body's inability to properly break down uric acid. Get Well Natural's Gout Well is a superior herbal supplement designed to support healthy uric acid metabolism. Our specific formulation has been developed, tested, and implemented by several MDs and master herbalists through their extensive anecdotal research and personal practices in Vietnam and Russia. According to their experience, as the body begins to achieve a more healthy balance and optimize uric acid metabolism, the following benefits may be realized: reduced pain and inflammation, improved blood circulation and support for the side effects experienced from anti-gout medications and other drugs by improving kidney and liver function.*

What to do When Your Joints Hurt

Spine Well supports the natural healing process* In traditional Eastern medicine, it is believed that a healthy balance and kidney energy is essential to maximize tissue repair of bone, tendon, ligament, and muscle. With that in mind, our researchers have identified five herbs in a special ratio and concentration that has been shown to improve healthy kidney function thus encouraging the body to heal at its full potential. Get Well Natural's Spine Well is an all-natural herbal dietary supplement designed to support the healthy healing process of bone, muscle and connective tissue like tendon, ligament and cartilage.*

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