9/15/00 Sprains & Strains"
Subject: (GH) Health & Longevity

Greg has passed the "Health & Longevity" reigns to me, Gentry Holbert. I run a Website called AlternativeDr.com that provides an online alternative health community with information about conditions & treatments, herbs & supplements, drug interactions, & discussion boards. My colleague, Dr. Lloyd May, a practicing physician with an interest in preventive medicine and longevity, will be assisting me.

Statistics, research, and our bodies tell us that regular exercise such as walking & jogging can significantly increase your longevity and prevent diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. The medical research is here.. http://www.alternativedr.com/fitness.

But what about the aches & pains sometimes associated with such exercise? Dr. May stresses the importance of stretching before exercise. For walkers & runners he recommends supplements such as calcium, glucosamine, & chondroitin. These help repair the connective tissues & keep them strong--especially for arthritis, sprains & strains. Be sure to check for interactions with medications you may already be taking!

Check out drug interactions here http://www.alternativedr.com/conditions/index.html. It's also a good idea to check with your doctor before taking new supplements on a regular basis.

Ask the Doc!
Dr. May has kindly agreed to answer questions this week about your sprains & strains! E-mail him at info@alternativedr.com.

What herbs or supplements do you find work best for exercise aches & pains? Let us know!

For more info on treatments for arthritis, sprains & strains, visit http://alternativedr.com/conditions/ConsConditions/Osteoarthritiscc.html. http://alternativedr.com/conditions/ConsConditions/SprainsandStrainscc.html.

Dr. May recommends Chondro-Plex, a combination of chondroitin & glucosamine sulfate for walkers & runners. We've put it on sale at 25% off! http://store.yahoo.com/foodscienceofvt/welal.html.

Take sea mussel for what?! Believe it or not--arthritis & sports related injuries. http://store.yahoo.com/foodscienceofvt/welal.html.

See our extensive list of conditions & treatments at http://www.alternativedr.com/conditions/index.html.

Use your computer to track your health, with a personal health record. http://www.alternativedr.com/phr.html.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Have a great weekend!

And keep movin' ! :)

Gentry Holbert
Dr. Lloyd May, MD
AlternativeDR.com
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