Pain has been called the body’s alert system; it comes to our aid when we hurt ourselves and need to apply care. But in the case of a chronic disease such as osteoarthritis, pain can disrupt sleep, which, in turn, affects mental and physical health. There are ways to manage symptoms to improve quality of life—and sleep.

Daniela Ginta, MSc, NNCP, is a freelance writer who lives in Kamloops, BC.

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Tackling bone and joint health - osteoporosis and osteoarthritis - with the right dietary and lifestyle choices.

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Osteoarthritis

some natural ingredients and dietary supplements (like glucosamine and chondroitin) may play an important role in treating joint inflammation.

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Sherry Xie, PhD, is a phytochemist who specializes in functional herbal compounds associated with human health and natural health product formulation. She is also the chief scientific officer of Viva Pharmaceutical Inc.

Osteoarthritis can be managed with a natural joint health plan. Discover the supplements, homeopathic remedies, and exercises that can improve joint health.

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Harriet Cooper is a freelance health writer and regular alive contributor.

Arthritis

Understanding the differences

Susan Biali, MD, is a medical doctor, wellness expert, life coach, speaker, and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2coP6hn">Live a Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You</a> (Beaufort Books, 2010).

Healthy strategies for bone and joint health

Dr. Gillian Flower is a naturopathic doctor at the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre and counsels her patients in the judicious use of natural supplements.

Weighing in on joint disease

Jason Bosher is a Vancouver, BC based freelance writer.

Sandi Gauvin is a senior editor at alive.

Bone Health

Treating chronic pain naturally

Bruce Krahn has been impacting lives one body at a time since 1995. He is a fitness trainer and the author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2l4Q87t" target="_blank">The Fat Fighter Diet</a> (Wiley, 2007) and <a href="http://amzn.to/2l4PqqY" target="_blank">Trouble Spot Fat Loss</a> (Random House, 2015).

Joint Health

Easing osteoarthritis

PJ Wren is a personal trainer and regular alive contributor.

Fitness

Natural treatment option

Alan C. Logan is a naturopathic doctor and independent researcher focusing on nutritional medicine and eco-therapy. His books include <a href="http://amzn.to/2ny5NwX" target="_blank">Your Brain on Nature</a> (Wiley, 2012), and <a href="http://amzn.to/2lUFULv" target="_blank">The Secret Life of Your Microbiome</a> (New Society Publishers, 2017).

Prevention, protection & pain control

Kathleen Barnes is author of several natural health books, including 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, written with Dr. Hyla Cass (McGraw-Hill, 2005).

Nicole Duelli, CCH, RSHom (NA), enjoys sharing her love for homeopathy and other natural, holistic treatments. She is a certified classical homeopath, trained in Germany as a naturopathic practitioner, who practises in Vancouver, BC.

Sherry Torkos, BSc Pharm, is a pharmacist and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2dl4vVh">The Glycemic Index Made Simple</a> (Wiley, 2007) and <a href="http://amzn.to/2dl3zQU">The Canadian Encyclopedia to Natural Medicine</a> (Collins, 2013).

Inflammation

Paula Bartimeus, DHD, is a nutritional therapist, author, and health writer. She is also editor of Optimum Nutrition magazine, published by the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, London, England.

Heather von Stackelberg is a freelance writer with a degree in Botany and an interest in health, fitness, and organic growing.

Back Pain

Ruth Yanor-McRae is a master herbalist, iridologist, writer, and speaker with a consulting practice in Alberta.

Garrett Swetlikoff is a naturopathic physician practising in Kelowna, BC. He specializes in progressive and interventional natural medicine, which includes antiaging treatment.

Cancer

Angela Stengler, ND is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's and children's health.

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