As we age, it becomes more and more important to take good care of our joints. Our joints have evolved to be tough and well-protected, but they are still vulnerable to injury, and they can wear down faster than other parts of the body when put under too much stress.
A joint is where two or more bones are joined together. Joints can be rigid, like the joints between the bones in your skull, or movable, like knees, hips, and shoulders. Many joints have cartilage on the ends of the bones where they come together. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing bones to glide over one another. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other.
Finding ways to stay active is often beneficial to our joints. This may mean that some people would be better off with activities like biking or swimming rather than logging miles running or walking. The key is finding activities that you enjoy but won’t aggravate your joints.
Another key is making sure that you continue to stretch your joints and strengthen your muscles.
One of the best ways to keep your joints healthy is to take supplements that are good for them. You want to decrease inflammation and provide supportive nutrition. Do your research and find the combination that is right for you. The following are some of the supplements that Young Living offers:
1. AgilEase is a joint health supplement that supports healthy cartilage, flexibility and mobility, and the body’s natural response to inflammation after exercise. With a powerful blend of ingredients—including frankincense powder, glucosamine, turmeric, piperine, hyaluronic acid, UC-II undenatured collagen, and an essential oil blend of Wintergreen, Copaiba, Clove, and Northern Lights Black Spruce—AgilEase can help you protect your joint and cartilage health and gain greater mobility and flexibility through the reduction of inflammation.*
2. BLM supports normal bone and joint health. This formula combines powerful, natural ingredients such as type II collagen, MSM, glucosamine sulfate, and manganese citrate enhanced with essential oils. These ingredients have been shown to support healthy cell function and encourage joint health and fluid movement.*
3. Cool Azul. With the methyl salicylate from Wintergreen essential oil and natural menthol found in Peppermint, Cool Azul Pain-Relief Cream alleviates pain and provides temporary relief from minor muscle and joint aches, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains and full-strength cooling relief on contact. Free of synthetic ingredients, this plant-based formula is the perfect natural over-the-counter pain-relief alternative.
4. Find something for topical use:
a. CBD Muscle Rub combines CBD, menthol, Camphor, Clove, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Wintergreen, and more. The result is a powerful balm that offers a cooling sensation and soothes sore muscles in seconds.
b. Ortho Ease massage oil was created after extensive testing and has been used in European hospitals. It is a unique blend with an aroma that is ideal to soothe fatigued muscles and ligaments after exercise.
c. Cool Azul® Pain-Relief Cream offers fast-acting relief from minor muscle and joint aches
5. Bones are mostly collagen. MSM and Vitamin C help with the formation of collagen. Sulfurzyme contains a unique blend of Ningxia wolfberry fruit powder and MSM, a dietary sulfur that bolsters the joints, aids the immune system, and helps support normal metabolic function, circulation, and bone, hair, and skin health. It can even help support recovery time of joints after exercise.* Super C™ supports normal immune, respiratory, and circulatory function with vitamin C, rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, minerals, and an array of premium essential oils. These ingredients work together to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.
Enhance your nutrition. NingXia Red® is a delicious way to start your day! This exclusive drink is packed with powerful antioxidants to help against oxidative stress, support normal cellular function, and promote healthy energy levels.*
8. Endogize supports a healthy and balanced endocrine system in women through a blend of minerals, ashwagandha root, and Ginger, Myrrh, Cassia, Clary Sage, and Canadian Fleabane premium essential oils. This supplement also contains DHEA.
9. Thyromin™ maximizes nutritional support for healthy thyroid function using porcine glandular extracts, herbs, amino acids, and essential oils.* Contains Iodine
10. SleepEssence™ contains melatonin and four powerful essential oils to help promote restful sleep and support the body's natural sleep rhythm.*
If you want more information, I have attached two videos where I discuss some of the important concepts for bone health.
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