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TechnoratiPractice Good Posture
If your body is not properly aligned, your muscles, joints, and ligaments take more strain than they should, and can cause pain and damage. Proper alignment begins with good posture, whether you are standing, sitting, walking, running, or lifting.
Here are a few standing posture tips:
• Keep your back straight-don't slump forward at the shoulders or waist
• Keep your knees slightly bent-they should not be locked
• Keep your abdominal muscles tight-suck your stomach in gently
• Keep your head centered over your body-check yourself in the mirror from the side
• Keep your weight evenly distributed between your feet-do not jut one hip out to the side
Wear the Right Shoes
Shoes that cause your body weight to be unevenly distributed place extra stress on your knee joints. Make sure your shoes fit well, especially for exercise such as walking (forwards or backwards!) or running. If you have flat feet, or feet that tend to roll inward, you may want to use shoe inserts, or orthotics, to prevent knee problems.
High-heeled shoes might add to the risk of osteoarthritis or other knee problems. A Harvard University study found that women who wear high heels have stress across the part of the knee where osteoarthritis usually develops.
Consider Specific Supplements for Your Joints
One of the main causes of joint pain is inflammation, which is why nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties such as Indian frankincense (boswellia serrata), sour cherry fruit, vitamin C and turmeric root extract may help ease the pain. Other nutrients, such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, have also been shown to reduce joint pain and help regenerate joint tissue.
Joint Support has been formulated with these and other ingredients to help your body maintain joint tissue, keep your joints nourished, and help your knees, as well as your other joints, move more easily
Dr. Reginald B. Cherry (drcherry.org) is a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and the American College of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Cherry has authored numerous articles on Preventive Medicine, emphasizing nutrition and exercise. He also speaks extensively on these topics nationwide and conducts numerous seminars for various groups and organizations. Currently, his weekly television program reaches 80 million homes. www.thepathwaytohealing.com
