Just Ask Terry-September 28, 2012

Q. Dear Terry, “I have been dealing with chronic Achilles tendonitis for months now. I have done physical therapy and used an anti-inflammatory patch. Is there anything else I can take to help? Thank you.” — Barbara C., Naples, FL

A. Dear Barbara, While I have some safe and effective nutrients that can help you, I do encourage you to consult with your healthcare practitioner. I can make some recommendations, but that never replaces a doctor’s care and oversight.

I would first recommend taking a formula that contains a special blend of boswellia and curcumin. These two Indian plants exhibit very effective anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to promoting tissue repair. Take 1 softgel of this combination twice daily. When looking for a formula, keep in mind that standard curcumin is very poorly absorbed, so make sure to choose a curcumin with excellent absorption that has been proven in published human studies. The best form I have ever found uses micronized curcumin blended with turmeric essential oils in a patented process. This curcumin has been shown in published human studies to be up to 10 times better absorbed than standard curcumin. It’s also important to find a formula that features a boswellia extract that has filtered out the majority of beta-boswellic acid to 5% or less. Unlike most boswellic acids, beta-boswellic acid is actually pro-inflammatory. Removing it greatly enhances the potency of the boswellia extract. You also want a boswellia extract that includes at least 10% or more of acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA), the most active component of boswellia.

To heal the tendon and improve its elasticity, I prefer a multi-ingredient formula specific to this type of tissue. It should include the active forms of vitamins B6 and B12, along with magnesium, manganese, bromelain, zinc, vitamin C, niacinamide, and boswellia. One of the most crucial ingredients is manganese. You need at least 36 mg of manganese to have an impact, so make sure the dosing of this critical mineral is adequate. I recommend taking 1 capsule of this blend three times daily.

Follow this regimen for at least three to six months, as these types of tissues take a long time to heal.

Healthy Regards!

Terry . . . Naturally

Tags: Achilles tendonitis, anti-inflammatory, B12, Bone and Joint Health, boswellia, bromelain, curcumin, elasticity, magnesium, manganese, niacinamide, tendon, tissue repair, vitamin C, vitamins B6, zinc

Newsletter - May 18, 2012

Do your knees hurt? Are stairs starting to be a misery? When you drop something and it rolls under the couch, do you dread kneeling to retrieve it? Do you avoid getting down on your hands and knees to play with the kids or grandkids? Our knees, hips and ankles are joints that take a beating in daily life, because they support our weight, act as shock absorbers, and allow us to run, jump, dance and dodge. And like movable parts in a machine, they are more prone to problems and they can wear out faster than the rest of our body.

Most people respond to knee and joint pain by taking over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. But those options take a tremendous toll on the stomach and liver, and have life-threatening adverse effects. They reduce pain, but at a price. In fact, there’s no truly safe over-the-counter option to pain relief and joint health, which is why you need to look for smarter – and more natural – approaches.

Tags: acetaminophen, activity, articular inflammation, Bone and Joint Health, borate, boron, boswellia, cartilage, curcumin, exercise, fructoborate, ibuprofen, joints, knees, ligament, naproxen, NSAID, osteoarthritis, Pain, patella, rheumatoid arthritis, sports, tendon, vitamin D

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