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Age-Proof Your Creaky Knees

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 15, 2022

Knee pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. And it’s no wonder!

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With every step we take, the force on our knees is between two and three times our body weight. That means if you weigh 180 pounds, you put somewhere between 360 and 540 pounds of pressure on your knees with each step.

It depends on how fast you walk. Higher walking speeds increase the force, while jogging or running can more than double it. And the more weight you’re carrying, the greater the pressure on the knees. Continue reading

Why Your Knee Pain is a Crying Shame

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

August 17, 2020

I’m always sympathetic when new patients come hobbling into my office with “bad knees”.

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  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

Believe it or not, it’s not just senior citizens who have this gripe. People from all age groups suffer knee pain.

In fact, here in the U.S., the number of people between 45 and 64 years of age who have symptoms of knee arthritis is nearly identical to those 65 and older. Continue reading