1. What You Need to Know about JOINT HEALTH

2. This presentation is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your health care provider before taking any action.

3. 1.Joint basics 2.What triggers pain 3.Things you can do to alleviate pain

4. Definition: A point where two bones meet in the body. - Webster

5. Fact: There are over 300 joints in the human body

6. Types of Joints: Ball and socket Sliding Gliding Hinge Pivot Saddle

7. 1/3 of the population has experienced pain in the last 30 days Joint pain impacts 20+ million people in the U.S.

8. Most common complaints: 1. Knee 2. Shoulder 3. Hip

9. Anatomy of a Knee

10. 1.Osteoarthritis (most common) Wear and tear Injury

11. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis 3. Bursitis

12. 4. Gout 5. Strains 6. Sprains

13. Fried and processed foods 7. Inflammatory foods

14. Sugars and refined carbohydrates (Gluten) 7. Inflammatory foods

15. Dairy products 7. Inflammatory foods

16. Alcohol and tobacco 7. Inflammatory foods

17. Salt and Preservatives 7. Inflammatory foods

18. 8. Food allergies

19. Conventional approaches shots, injections physical therapy medications surgery

20. NSAIDs - GI complaints, bleeding ulcers, kidney damage, cardiovascular events and congestive heart failure Conventional cautions

21. Acetaminophen - liver failure, kidney toxicity

22. Alternative approaches rest, exercise, acupuncture, chiropractic, weight loss

23. cold/hot packs, assistive devices, pain creams Alternative approaches

24. supplementation Alternative approaches

25. Drink Water!! Alternative approaches

26. Fish oils - look for high triglyceride form, burpless

27. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Virtually no side effects Takes a long time to work Approx. only 30% patients respond

28. Flavicoxid & Collagen peptides Reduces pain Virtually no side effects Fast acting Counteracts causes and symptoms of degeneration

31. Benefits of Arthroben Reduces inflammation Offers potent antioxidant protection to reduce joint deterioration Increases joint mobility and function TM

32. Benefits of Arthroben Stimulates joint repair and provides nutritional building blocks for cartilage, ligaments (and skin) No negative side effects Safe for patients on warfarin (Coumadin) TM