August 9, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 9 August 2021 in Fibromyalgia, Arthritis

Tags:  osteoarthritis, lifestyle, joint pains

Fibromyalgia: Evidence–based Nutrition and Lifestyle Management

Introduction Fibromyalgia is classified as a rheumatic autoimmune disorder that affects between three and six million Americans. It is most commonly seen in women of childbearing years, but children, the elderly, and men can also develop this disorder.  The diagnosis of fibromyalgia requires that the patient must experience widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body for at least ...

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July 19, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 19 July 2021 in Fibromyalgia, Arthritis

Tags:  anti inflammatory, Muscle pain

MSM For Autoimmune Disease and Joint Pain

OverviewMSM is a natural supplement that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects in many health conditions, including autoimmune diseases. It also plays an important role in supporting joint cartilage, which can be extremely helpful in preserving joint cartilage in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and other autoimmune conditions that destroy joint cartilage. Much of our knowledge about ...

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May 17, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 17 May 2021 in Diet, Arthritis

Tags:  osteoarthritis, Anti-Inflammatory

Diet for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Source: Journal Frontiers in Nutrition – Clinical Nutrition (November 2017)Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (November 22, 2017)The research review paper I am citing today was published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition on Nov 8, 2017.  It’s a fabulous review article with concluding recommendations by the researchers that address the role of dietary practices in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. But ...

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March 8, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 8 March 2021 in Diabetes, Arthritis

Tags:  high blood sugar, type-2 diabetes

Can we decrease risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

(Higher Blood Levels of Vitamin D Strongly Associated with Decreased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes)Source: PLOS One Journal: June 2017Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update We all know that there is a growing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes in modern society, largely due to more people being overweight and having a more sedentary lifestyle. So, establishing a regular endurance exercise program and ...

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December 21, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 21 December 2020 in Supplements, Arthritis

Tags:  anti inflammatory, osteoarthritis

How Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplements Benefit Us?

(An insight on Research Status And Clinical Application)In recent years scientific studies have demonstrated that many forms of arthritis and joint inflammatory conditions can be managed effectively through specific anti inflammatory foods and supplementation practices, in addition to other natural treatments such as joint mobilization, manipulation, muscle therapy, acupuncture and exercise. IntroductionIn recent years scientific studies have demonstrated that many forms ...

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November 23, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 23 November 2020 in Fibromyalgia, Arthritis

Tags:  osteoarthritis, joint cartilage

Can Stem Cells Injection Heal Joint Injuries?

(Do they help? A Research Update on Stem cells and PLP Joint Injections for Arthritis, Tendon Damage, Joint and Sports Injuries)Based on the prevailing research I encourage most patients over the age of 40 to take a supplement each day that contains 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate combined with several natural-anti-inflammatory agents such as quercetin, bromelain, and MSM. After age ...

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October 2, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 2 October 2020 in Cancer, Arthritis

Tags:  opioid drugs, joint pains, musculoskeletal pain

What is consequences of opioid drug epidemic?

The research I’m citing today was published by Dr. Jane Ballantyne in 2017. Dr. Ballantyne is a physician and professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Washington.  Her review paper addresses the prescription opioid drug epidemic that has crept into society since the late 1990’s. To paint the picture, there are now 2,000 deaths per year in ...

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September 21, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 21 September 2020 in Blood Pressure, Arthritis, Alzhimers

Tags:  osteoarthritis, CoQ10 and Hawthorn, detoxification

What are the 3 Important Anti-Aging Supplements?

It may be hard to believe, but after age 40 our bodies are actually designed to undergo decline, decay and degeneration setting us up for crippling degenerative arthritis, osteoporotic fractures, angina, heart disease, congestive heart failure, powerful infections, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, cataracts, and cancer. Although a healthy diet and exercise program play an important role in disease ...

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September 14, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 14 September 2020 in Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Arthritis

Tags:  cortisol levels, adrenal fatigue, chronic stress

Does Your Patient Need Thyroid And Adrenal Support?

Although clinical trials published in peer-reviewed scientific journals are lacking, many holistic practitioners have documented improvement in patients who have a constellation of stress-related symptoms, after providing them with oral agents that support thyroid and adrenal function. Dating back to the work of stress researcher Hans Selye, health practitioners have been aware that chronic stress often results in over secretion of ...

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August 21, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 21 August 2020 in Supplements, Cancer, Arthritis

Tags:  immune system, cancer prevention, skin disorders

Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation: Why do we need them?

Recent research studies confirms data findings of previous investigations, indicating that the synergistic action of essential fatty acids, richly supplied by flaxseed oil, borage seeed oil and fish oil, encourage the production of eicosanoids (mini-local hormones) that help defend the body against heart attack, stroke (and other cardiovascular diseases), control blood pressure, reduce joint inflammation, support brain function and reduce ...

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