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  • Jun8

    Are there free prescription drug programs that I can use???

    Posted in: Arthritis, Diabetes, Food FAQ's, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Stroke

    Prescriptions and palates can go together: drug-food interactions are a common reason for consultation. But some people would rather not eat, and purchase the medicine they need. The best site for free medicines we know of www.needymeds.com. Read More

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  • Jun8

    What’s about Vitamin A and beta carotene supplements?

    Posted in: Arthritis, Food FAQ's

    Vitamin A is fat soluble, and to be absorbed, must be taken with a little fat.  Vitamin A is also stored in the body in fat: too much Vitamin A can be toxic, and cause birth defects in babies, and neurologic problems in adults. Vitamin A helps create vision and cell growth. Read More

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  • Jun8

    What are the foods that seem to help in Osteoarthritis? Why?

    Posted in: Arthritis, Food FAQ's

    Foods that seem to help in OA are in 2 categories: those which have specific medicinal effects, such as pineapple, which contains bromelain, and those which help with symptom-relief.  Read More

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  • Jun8

    Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis: what’s the difference?

    Posted in: Arthritis, Food FAQ's

    Osteoarthritis is by far the most common type of arthritis–hip, back, knee and hand are common sites. It is a degenerative process that can be controlled and managed, in many cases, with the right foods at the right time in the right amount. Read More

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  • Jun8

    Which foods have anything to do with stroke?

    Posted in: Food FAQ's, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Stroke

    These foods, when prepared correctly and eaten in the right amounts, help to diminish the risk for stroke:
    *Whole grains, especially those rich in soluble fiber Read More

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