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The Top 10 Myths about Arthritis Debunked
By Richard H. Blau, M.D. F.A.C.R., author of Too Young To Feel Old
Please visit his website to learn more: www.arthritisinstitute.com.

From theories that trivialize its impact to supplements that miraculously eradicate it, we are swamped with misinformation about arthritis: what causes it, what cures it, and indeed, whether it can actually be cured.  In Too Young to Feel Old, Dr. Richard H. Blau uncovers the rampant fallacies to save arthritis sufferers precious time, money, and ultimately, their health.

Myth:  Joint pain is a natural and inevitable consequence of aging.

Truth:  There's nothing predestined about joint pain.  It isn't necessarily associated with age, and it often has nothing to do with the "natural wearing out" of the body's tissue.  Joint pain is frequently an early sign of arthritis, the main cause of which is join inflammation, not wear and tear.

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Food & Nutrition:
Food Rules for Healthy Backs
The following is an excerpt from the book The Truth About Back Pain by Todd Sinett, DC, and Sheldon Sinett, DC

One Saturday afternoon I received a phone call from a Grammy-winning recording artist who was suffering from severe upper back and neck pain and was concerned that she was not going to be able to make it through her performance on Saturday Night Live and a concert that was scheduled for the following day. She said the pain was so bad she could barely turn her head.

During the examination, I noticed that her whole muscular system was tight, almost to the point of rigidity. It was as if she were suffering from a full-body spasm. From the examination, which includes an assessment of the abdominal area, I could tell that she was suffering severe gas pains. We talked for a while, and she told me about her on-the-road diet, which was not very healthy and frequently featured tasty treats like toaster pastries and ice cream. It became clear to me that her primary problem -- so serious that it caused back and neck tension and pain -- stemmed from bad eating.

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Mind, Body & Spirit:
Gem Water For Healing
By Michael Gienger and Joachim Goebel
The following is an excerpt from their book Gem Water

Creating gem water as an aid to healing is something quite different from the process of treating drinking water.  In the case of the former the crucial aim is to improve our health (or someone else's) rather than to improve the quality of the water.  Gem water created for healing is essentially a remedy and should therefore not be drunk on a regular basis, but rather be taken in specific doses or applied externally.

Applying gem water externally:

When used externally, gem water may have several advantages over using the crystals themselves.  Very often a crystal simply cannot physically be applied where it is needed, or it may simply be too small to cover the area required.  Gem water, on the other hand, can be generously applied with cotton wool, or as a compress, or you can even bathe in it!  According to the medieval naturalist Hildegard von Bingen, traditional applications include, for example, using Amethyst gem water as a facial and skin tonic.  Gem water prepared with Aventurine and Prase can be applied topically for sunburn and minor burns.

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Words Of Inspiration:
Too Young To Feel Old - A Review
By Laura M. Turner

Words cannot express the sadness an observer experiences when someone they care about is struggling with the pain and challenges of arthritis.  For my family it's been the autoimmune variety: debilitating Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).  If you are like everyone else in this world who knows someone with this dreadful condition, you'll understand when I tell you, this sadness is exacerbated when it steals the youth of a vibrant young person.  Not that being older makes arthritis any easier. Never. It merely saddens me that most are under the dangerous impression that arthritis is only an elderly persons affliction. Worse, this is just one of the many myths and misconceptions surrounding arthritis. 

The challenges presented to the person with arthritis, young or old, can compromise many once simple and knee-jerk activities of daily living.  It brings with it a range of disturbances, from painful flare ups to fine motor compensation which make it difficult to write or even hold a pen, save the challenge of getting out of bed.  Some forms can even disfigure the body if not treated in time. 

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Weight Loss Tips:
Starving at the Wedding
By Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, and Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD
Authors of The Serotonin Power Diet

Recently I went to two weddings that left me starved for two different reasons. The first started later than it should have (something about the bride’s mother needing more hair spray) and the drinks and appetizers did not begin until after 8 PM. Since I am afraid that any food in my hand will end up on my clothes, I always avoid stand-up eating at parties. Since I had eaten last at lunchtime, I was hungry by the time the doors to the banquet hall were opened and we were allowed to sit down.

Alas, by the time the obligatory rituals of greeting the married couple finished, their first dance complete and a few early toasts had been made, another hour had passed without a morsel of food in sight. Finally, around 9:15, a salad was served. More dancing followed and, I am not exaggerating when I say, the main course was put on the tables no earlier than 11 PM. Since we had a long drive home, we left without eating.

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Fitness Focus:
Tricks To Avoid Workout Burnout
By Lynn Bode

When it comes to getting and staying fit, consistency is a major component to success. Ensuring that you regularly eat nutritious meals and exercise week after week is mandatory. But, too much of a good thing can actually be harmful.

Exercising too much can not only lead to injuries but also to burnout. Burnout is a real toxin that commonly plagues those new to exercise. This is one of the major reasons that so many people quit workout programs before they barely have gotten started.

The motivation for someone to start exercising is often sparked by major events in their life: diagnosis of health problems, break up of an intimate relationship or inability to partake in a prior favorite past time. Motivation is powerful in the beginning and provides what's necessary to take the first steps toward healthier living.

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