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Osteoarthritis (OA), also called degenerative joint disease (DJD) or osteoarthrosis, occurs when the cartilage in the joints begins to break down. The cartilage serves as a cushion between bones, allowing the joint to move without pain. Therefore, individuals with osteoarthritis experience pain and reduced mobility in their joints where cartilage is degrading. Osteoarthritis may affect any joint in the body.The term arthritis literally means joint inflammation or swelling. More than 100 different disease fall under the general category of arthritis. .... Read more

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Willow bark for Osteoarthritis
Willow bark: Willow (Salix alba) bark that contains salicin has been used to treat many different kinds of pain. Willow bark is a traditional analgesic (pain relieving) therapy for osteoarthritis. ....

 

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Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
Glucosamine: Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Based on human research, there is good evidence to support the use of glucosamine sulfate in the treatment ....

 

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Chondroitin

Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis
Chondroitin: Multiple clinical trials have examined the use of oral chondroitin in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and other locations (spine, hips, and finger joints). Most of these studies ....

 

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TENS for Osteoarthritis
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation): Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small power unit to electrodes ....

 

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SAMe for Osteoarthritis
SAMe: S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring molecule that is found in humans. SAMe is present in almost every tissue and fluid in the body, and it has been studied ....

 

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Treating Osteoarthritis with Boswellia

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5-Loxin effectively reduces pain and also improves physical functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis. It is reported to be safe for human consumption. 5-Loxin is a product made from Boswellia serrata (Salai guggal in Ayurvedic medicine).

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