May 08

A common ailment that comes with aging is arthritis – osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. While there is no cure to these conditions, there are different therapeutic options available to us to assist in slowing the progression of these conditions and improve the quality of life for those afflicted with these conditions.

The skeleton is a dynamic organ system. Bones are continually being built and broken down, the balance of these two processes amounting to the status of our bone health. As we age, the bone building processes decreases, while bone breakdown increases. This leads to reduced bone density, and in more severe cases, osteoporosis.

Widely appreciated for their effectiveness in the treatment of arthritis, Omega-3 fish oils seem to have earned the esteemed reputation of being "good fats."