Osteoarthritis is the reason for 25% of primary care doctor visits and affects 80% of all adults over the age of 50.  In this episode, you'll find out:

—How Osteoarthritis is more of a "wear and tear" form of Arthritis that deteriorates the joints, while Rheumatoid Arthritis is an Autoimmune Disease where the immune system attacks the joint.
—The symptoms of Osteoarthritis.  And how some of the worst Osteoarthritis cases no longer have any pain, but can't move due to the increased stiffness.
—The crucial importance of proper Chiropractic alignment to keep joints from wearing down.  And why you should even have your children checked annually.
—The advanced X-Ray imaging used at Holistic Integration where X-Rays are read by one of the top Radiologists in the world.
—Why the medical treatments for Osteoarthritis, like NSAID's and steroids, will actually destroy the joints and worsen the Osteoarthritis long-term.
—How the Disease Care/Medical model says that Osteoarthritis is something that cannot be cured, but Structure-Function Care is actually able to reverse the deterioration.
—The Decompression treatment that pumps the fluid and nutrition into the joints and can actually reverse the Osteoarthritis.
—Why Dr. Prather says that Acupuncture is "absolutely great" for Osteoarthritis, which can provide immediate relief from the pain.
—The many natural supplement options at Holistic Integration that are helpful for Osteoarthritis, which actually work better than the drugs and pharmaceuticals.  And the topical herbal liniments used at Holistic Integration that are "extremely effective" and "can make all the difference in the world".
—Why a 5-day food rotation diet can be "a critical aspect of someone's care" with severe Osteoarthritis.

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