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23. Arthritis Unlocked: Lifestyle Hacks to Beat Pain and Avoid Surgery
Manage episode 457766321 series 3569838
Welcome to Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, an evidence-based podcast with Miles Hassell MD. In this episode, we tackle osteoarthritis and how lifestyle choices can help prevent or alleviate its effects. Dr. Hassell provides practical advice on reducing pain, improving mobility, and possibly avoiding joint replacement through exercise, weight management, and a Mediterranean-style diet. Whether you're dealing with arthritis or looking to maintain healthy joints for the future, this episode is packed with actionable tips to empower your health journey.
Key Takeaways:- Movement is Medicine: Regular, varied exercises like water walking, tai chi, and resistance training can reduce stiffness, improve function, and lower surgery risks.
- Weight Loss Matters: Shedding even a few pounds significantly reduces joint stress and pain.
- Diet is Key: Avoid refined carbs, prioritize fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil, and consider natural sources of calcium and probiotics.
- Supplements for Joint Health: A three-month trial of glucosamine sulfate, MSM, gelatin/collagen, and niacinamide may provide relief for some.
- Long-term Benefits: Lifestyle changes can reverse type 2 diabetes, normalize blood pressure, and even reduce cancer risks, underscoring the power of daily habits.
25 episoder
Manage episode 457766321 series 3569838
Welcome to Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, an evidence-based podcast with Miles Hassell MD. In this episode, we tackle osteoarthritis and how lifestyle choices can help prevent or alleviate its effects. Dr. Hassell provides practical advice on reducing pain, improving mobility, and possibly avoiding joint replacement through exercise, weight management, and a Mediterranean-style diet. Whether you're dealing with arthritis or looking to maintain healthy joints for the future, this episode is packed with actionable tips to empower your health journey.
Key Takeaways:- Movement is Medicine: Regular, varied exercises like water walking, tai chi, and resistance training can reduce stiffness, improve function, and lower surgery risks.
- Weight Loss Matters: Shedding even a few pounds significantly reduces joint stress and pain.
- Diet is Key: Avoid refined carbs, prioritize fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil, and consider natural sources of calcium and probiotics.
- Supplements for Joint Health: A three-month trial of glucosamine sulfate, MSM, gelatin/collagen, and niacinamide may provide relief for some.
- Long-term Benefits: Lifestyle changes can reverse type 2 diabetes, normalize blood pressure, and even reduce cancer risks, underscoring the power of daily habits.
25 episoder
Alla avsnitt
×1 25. How to Age Gracefully, Stay Active, and Invest in Your Health 33:30
1 24. Best of 2024: Listener Stories and Successes 10:08
1 23. Arthritis Unlocked: Lifestyle Hacks to Beat Pain and Avoid Surgery 21:03
1 22. Can alcohol consumption be beneficial? 21:03
1 21. Crack the Holiday Eating Code with a Generous Serving of Gratitude 15:51
1 20. The Microbiome Makeover: Secrets to a Healthy Gut 21:16
1 19. A Hug in a Mug: Hidden Health Benefits of Coffee and Tea 13:05
1 17. Cancer Survivorship and Prevention 31:12
1 15. Walk-in Visits with the Doctor: Heartburn 5:20
1 14. Is High Blood Pressure Dangerous? 18:25
1 13. Super Secret Superfoods (Likely in Your Kitchen) 13:23
1 12. Your Health is Your Job: Get Your Brain Right 26:19
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