Musculoskeletal Health

In this episode I conduct a whistle-stop tour of musculoskeletal health and strategies to prevent joint, muscle and ligament problems and improve our ability to keep them healthy. Some of these conditions are genetic but many are not.

Links: 

Biomechanics: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266544/

Exercise and osteoarthritis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165969/#:~:text=Muscle%20strengthening%20and%20programs%20that,activity%20(e.g.%2C%20walking).

Nightshades: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/how-nightshades-affect-arthritis

Oxalates and pain: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2174474/The-GP-gave-fruit-veg-cure-aches-pains.html

Connective tissue disorders (can be genetic): https://www.healthline.com/health/connective-tissue-disease#genetic-conditions

Gout and glycation: sugar is a big culprit for joint stiffness and uric acid deposition beyond seafood, red meat, spinach and tomatoes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2234537/#

Weights and resistance training to prevent muscle mass loss as we age: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4849483/#

Turmeric and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/

Turmeric and lead: https://stanmed.stanford.edu/turmeric-lead-risk-detect/

Fish oils and pain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7494084/

Pain and trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8578317/

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