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10 Natural Remedies for Swollen Feet and Ankles

Are you coping with swelling? Check out some of these natural solutions to help relieve swollen feet and ankles! Swelling in your feet and ankles is called edema, and there are a lot of things that c…

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Avoiding Swollen Joints

Swollen joints aren't a prerequisite for growing older -- you can avoid them! Find out more about prevention.…

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Why Is My Joint Swollen?

You wake up one day to find a joint has doubled in size. What caused this reaction? Get the details on the possible causes.…

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What’s that Pain?: Sources of Joint Pain

Persistent joint pain is a sign of... something. Your doctor will figure out what's wrong--but first, watch this video to learn about the possible culprits.…

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Berries and Cherries Beat Pain and Inflammation

While many people opt for aspirin as their first course of action when they feel pain, Muraleedharan Nair, PhD, professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that ta…

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8 Ways to Heal a Bruise

Unless you encase yourself in bubble wrap, you’ll never be bruise-proof. But you can lessen the likelihood of a small bruise turning into a large one and help the black-and-blue fade quickly. Here…

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Treating Pain and Inflammation with Enzymes

Dozens of studies show that a special type of protein called enzymes, which are only found in raw foods or supplements, can be beneficial to alleviate pain and inflammation. Here are some of my…

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7 Dangerous Health Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

The sudden death of actress Natasha Richardson not only came as a tragic shock but as a warning to all that seemingly mild symptoms can sometimes be fatal. True, no one wants to rush off to the ER at …

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