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Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Osteoarthritis is among the leading causes of disability in the United States. The Epoch Times
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Dr. Beverly Timerding, M.D.
Affecting over 32.5 million adults in the United States, osteoarthritis is one of the leading disabling diseases and the most common form of arthritis. It affects the joints, causing wear and tear, inflammation, and pain.
This type of arthritis affects any joint, including the bone, cartilage, ligament, and synovium, the tissue lining the joint. Cartilage is a firm but slippery tissue that cushions the joint, allowing for the joint’s frictionless movement.
Dawn Sheldon
Dawn Sheldon
MSN, RN
Dawn Sheldon, MSN, RN, is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in nursing. She has spent more than a decade nursing in dialysis and home health care. She also holds bachelor’s degrees in biology as well as computer science.
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