Navigating Knee Pain

When the sun’s out, I want to be out too. Bike rides, walking trails, family reunions… I love soaking up every moment.

But many people experience knees that say, “Not today.”

Whether its that slow rise from the chair, the wince when stepping down the porch steps, or the “I’ll see you when you get back” response to the bike ride invitation,if your knees are impacting your fun —you’re not alone. Pain pills might mask the pain, but they don’t solve the problem. The great news is, our joints truly benefit from lubrication, intentional movement and healthy nutrition and supplementation.

What Are Your Joints Secretly Asking For?

1. Hydration - think of joint cartilage as a sponge - when it is dry, it cracks. Water and electrolytes are your joint's first defense.

2. Circulation - movement brings in nutrients and clears out waste.

3. Variety of Motion - too much repetition of the same movement can wear joints down. Your joints love gentle stretches and a wide variety of movement.

4. Healthy nutrition - anti-inflammatory foods such as omega 3 rich foods (think salmon, chia seeds, walnuts) and anti-inflammatory herbs (such as tumeric and ginger) can support your joints.

5. Smart Supplementation - natural ingredients like collagen, glucosamine and boswellia have all been shown to support joint structure and ease inflammation.

Two Shaklee Products to consider as part of your knee nurturing routine include Collagen 9 and Advanced Joint Health Complex. Please reach out if you want to know more - you will love the difference.