The Melaleuca Wellness Guide features a chapter called Glucosamine: The Arthritis Nutrient, noting that about 27 million Americans have osteoarthritis—the most common form of arthritis, mainly affecting older adults. According to the CDC, 50 million U.S. adults have some form of arthritis, with symptoms like joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Many also have heart disease or diabetes, conditions now known to share inflammation as a common factor.
In fact, research shows type 2 diabetes is also an inflammatory disease, and diabetes can predict more severe osteoarthritis.
Reducing inflammation is key to managing arthritis. Maintaining a healthy weight helps, as some fat cells promote inflammation. Avoid inflammation-triggering saturated fats, trans fats, and processed foods high in omega-6 oils. Omega-3 fatty acids help slow osteoarthritis progression and may reduce the need for NSAIDs. Coldwater Omega-3 delivers research-supported levels of omega-3s.
Bone destruction in rheumatoid arthritis may be eased by grape seed extract. ProvexCV and Provex Plus are rich in grape seed antioxidants—ProvexCV offers the flavonoid power of nearly 10,000 grapes.
Replenex and Replenex Extra Strength help rebuild cartilage and improve joint comfort with 1,500mg glucosamine HCl, plus green tea, ginger, and bromelain. Replenex Extra Strength adds chondroitin, MSM, manganese, and A.I. Blend—a patented mix of six anti-inflammatory herbs.
Movement matters too. Exercise pumps nutrients into joints and removes waste. Even gentle movement, like knitting, can ease hand pain.
The Melaleuca Wellness Guide recommends Replenex for arthritis, back pain, bursitis, fibromyalgia, and more.
In review: Eat whole foods, avoid processed fats, take Coldwater Omega-3, ProvexCV, and Replenex, and keep moving. For extra relief, try Pain-A-Trate.
~ Richard M Barry