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A Better Drug for Bones?

Susan Bulzoni — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0000

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A Pain in the Neck?

Susan Bulzoni — Fri, 25 Jun 2004 04:00:00 +0000

Are there any herb supplements or ointments that will relieve the pain of torticollis? Do you know of any remedies? A friend of mine is suffering from this and is getting Botox injections.

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Aching With Arthritis?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 05:00:00 +0000

What is polyarthritis, and what tests are needed to diagnose it?

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Are Glucosamine Supplements Worthwhile?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 25 May 2006 04:00:00 +0000

I was about to buy glucosamine and chondroitin for my arthritis aches when I heard about a new study that found they do no good. What do you suggest instead?

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Back Brace for Poor Posture?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

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Best Remedies for Tendonitis?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 24 Oct 2002 04:00:00 +0000

How do you treat tendonitis?

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Better Bone Density Test?

Susan Bulzoni — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

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Beware of Bone Boosters?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0000

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Bone & Joint Health Tip: The Benefits of Walking Sticks

Susan Bulzoni — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 04:00:00 +0000

Walking sticks (also called hiking poles) are common in Europe, especially in Switzerland and Austria, where you’ll often see older adults moving briskly over alpine hillsides, walking sticks firmly in hand. Now they’re catching on in the U.S., too, as they are quite useful and provide more of a workout than you would get otherwise. In the first place, the sticks help to support your knees and back when you’re hiking or walking. If you have joint or knee problems, sticks can help by distributing your weight more evenly and giving you more stability. They also make uphill climbs easier and improve your hiking form by helping to keep your momentum forward, with your chest and arms out in front. You’ll burn 20 to 25 percent more calories per walk as a result of putting your upper body muscles to work with the use of a stick.

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Bones: No More Calcium, Vitamin D?

Susan Bulzoni — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:01:06 +0000

I read that taking calcium and vitamin D won’t actually prevent osteoporosis. What do you recommend instead?

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