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View	Innovative Solutions For Maintaining an Active Lifestyle and Dealing With Arthritis Guest: Panacea Cream Products, LLC Sports injuries have become the #2 reason for visits to a doctor’s office nationwide, after the common cold. This segment explains the benefits of a relatively new, mildly scented skin cream that may provide relief to the point of pain in the elbows, knees and backs of Baby Boomers across America. more
View	Hip Replacement Options from an Olympic Gold Medalist Guest: Biomet Orthopedics A hip replacement was the last thing 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton wanted, but unfortunately, she was unknowingly born with hip dysplasia and needed one. This segment tells her personal story and the solution she chose which changed her life for the better. more
View	Get Your Pet To The Vet - Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthier, Longer Guest: Teva Animal Health, Inc. Now more than ever in these tough economic times, pet owners are looking for cost-effective alternatives to keep their pets comfortable & healthy. This segment brings awareness to the fact that 1 out of every 5 dogs suffers from osteoarthritis and educates viewers about the signs, which may be subtle and vary greatly from dog to dog and that recognizing these signs can help maintain your pet's quality of life. Viewers are made aware of new, natural "nutraceuticals" available through their veterinarian, and that keeping your pet healthy is a partnership between you and your vet, because those are the 2 people who have your dog's best interest at heart. more
View	Maintain A Healthy & Active Lifestyle While Living With Knee Osteoarthritis Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates. A medical doctor explains conservative, non-surgical treatment options & injections of Euflexxa as a possible solution, depending on the patient. A Senior Olympian basketball player explains the process and what his results were. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals. more
View	Multi-modal Therapies For OA Of The Knee Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates and non-surgical treatment options. A medical doctor explains why injections of Euflexxa are a possible solution, combined with other therapies which may increase effectiveness and pain relief. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals. more
View	Eating Fish May Reduce Inflammation Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eating fish may reduce inflammation. Talk about health food! The kinds of fish loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids are good for everything from heart disease to depression – including arthritis. So add about 2, 3 ounce servings of seafood to your menu each week and help decrease the body’s inflammatory reaction, which in turn may significantly reduce joint pain and shorten the duration of morning stiffness. Keep this in mind when you’re ordering at a restaurant. more
View	Why Exercise Guest: Ferring Pharmaceauticals, Inc. Why exercise? Because exercise can be an effective treatment for knee joint pain. Exercise can help keep joints flexible, increase muscle strength, control weight, strengthen bones and ligaments, and improve mood and overall outlook. more
View	Indulge Yourself! Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Indulge yourself! A warm bath before bed can relieve muscle tension, ease aching joints, and help you get a good night's sleep. Find a certified massage therapist and treat yourself. The benefits of massage may include decreased pain and increased circulation, energy, and flexibility. (And it feels great!) more
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