Damaged or herniated discs? Damaged knee cartilage? Read this!

Some of us suffer with degenerating disc disease and herniated discs and or damaged knee cartilage, so I have included this helpful information for all those who want to stay active; get active or simply want to reduce the pain they have by increasing and rebuilding damaged disc or cartilage. Happily; there may be help. There is hope!

I have personally experienced a vast improvement in the condition of the disc material in my spine, so I'd like to pass along this good news to all runners or to anyone who suffers with these conditions.

It does not matter what your age or activity level is for the benefits to occur.

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Glucosamine and Chrondroitin/ what is it?

This information is here for those who are concerned about disc health. Also, cartilage health.

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(GLU-COSE-A-MINE) and chondroitin (CON-DROY-TIN) sulfates. Both glucosamine and chondroitin are available without prescription.

Since they are substances we already consume and produce in very small quantities in our bodies, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates have no known significant side effects. This amazing fact stands in stark contrast to painkillers such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and cortisone injections, which can wreak havoc on your body.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates "jump-start" the production of these key elements of the cartilage matrix, and then protect them. They can actually help your body repair damaged or eroded cartilage. In other words, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates strengthen your body's natural repair mechanisms. They can replace what your body fails to make.

Glucosamine

Glucosamine stimulates the manufacture of collage, which is the protein portion of a fibrous substance that holds joints together. Collagen is also the main component of the shock-absorbing cushion called articular cartilage - the white smooth surface which covers the ends of body joints in the fingers, wrists, knees, etc.

Glucosamine helps bind water in the cartilage matrix. It has also been shown to help produce more collagen and also normalizes cartilage metabolism, which helps to keep the cartilage from breaking down. Glucosamine can actually "jump-start" the production of the cartilage's key elements and can also protect these same elements. Glucosamine can help the body repair eroded and damaged cartilage.

Glucosamine not only stimulates the production of cartilage but it can also improve joint function and help reduce the pain of those suffering from osteoarthritis. Double-blind studies summarized in Dr.Theodosakis' book show repeatedly the benefits to patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Symptoms such as joint tenderness,

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