Joint & Ligament Health: Arthritis, MCL & Swelling Relief

Joint health strategies prioritize the management of inflammatory arthritis, rehabilitation for MCL injuries, and reducing peripheral edema through nutrition.

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Foods That Reduce Uric Acid

If you have too much uric acid in your blood, changing your diet may help. Limiting specific purine-rich foods is one step to lowering uric acid levels, and including certain foods and beverages can also help reduce serum levels of this compound.

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My Foot Tendon Hurts When I Squat

You have numerous foot tendons, but the one that most commonly causes pain is the Achilles tendon. Your Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone. If the back of your heel hurts when you squat, Achilles tendonitis is the likely culprit.

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Muscle Joint Pain From Milk Protein

If you’re experiencing muscle and joint pain, the foods and beverages you are ingesting may be to blame. That’s because milk protein intolerance can cause an array of symptoms, including such pain. Two main proteins in milk -- casein and whey -- are found in an array of foods, from lunch meats to processed snacks.

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Normal Range of Motion for the Great Toe

You might not think about your great toe’s function all that much, but when it does not function within its proper range of motion, you are likely to notice right away because it will lead to problems with your walking gait. If it malfunctions for long enough, it will also cause pain.

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