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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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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April 13, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 13 April 2020 in Fibromyalgia, Arthritis

Tags:  immune system, Muscle pain

What are effective Fibromyalgia treatments?

Our research topic today highlights revised medical recommendations for the common arthritic-like condition known as fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is one of the most challenging and frustrating conditions for doctors to treat. It affects 2% of the population, which would include 5 million Americans and over 1.5 million Canadians. The condition affects more women than men by a 7:1 ratio. Most of ...

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March 23, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 23 March 2020 in Fibromyalgia, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Inflammation, Muscle pain

How Saturated Fat Increases Inflammation?

Our topic today is how saturated fat promotes inflammation. We know that chronic inflammation plays a key role in promoting and worsening arthritic conditions and autoimmune diseases, as well as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. In my own clinical practice, it became very apparent that a person’s diet and lifestyle played an important role in the inflammatory process. People ...

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January 6, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 6 January 2020 in Fibromyalgia, Cardiovascular disease, Blood Pressure

Tags:  Stroke, Muscle pain

Health Benefits of CoQ10 Supplementation

An important review paper on Coenzyme Q10 was published in the Journal, Nurse Prescribing, in 2013. Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 as it is also known, is a vitamin-like substance that the body makes. The problem is, by our mid-twenties, our body starts producing less of it. Source: Journal Nurse Prescribing (2013)Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (August 12, 2016)An important review paper ...

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