Musculoskeletal Health

<p>In this episode I conduct a whistle-stop tour of musculoskeletal health and strategies to prevent joint, muscle and ligament problems and improve our ability to keep them healthy. Some of these conditions are genetic but many are not.</p><br><p>Links:&nbsp;</p><br><p>Biomechanics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266544/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266544/</a></p><br><p>Exercise and osteoarthritis:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165969/#:~:text=Muscle%20strengthening%20and%20programs%20that,activity%20(e.g.%2C%20walking)." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165969/#:~:text=Muscle%20strengthening%20and%20programs%20that,activity%20(e.g.%2C%20walking).</a></p><br><p>Nightshades:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/how-nightshades-affect-arthritis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/how-nightshades-affect-arthritis</a></p><br><p>Oxalates and pain:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2174474/The-GP-gave-fruit-veg-cure-aches-pains.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2174474/The-GP-gave-fruit-veg-cure-aches-pains.html</a></p><br><p>Connective tissue disorders (can be genetic):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/connective-tissue-disease#genetic-conditions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/health/connective-tissue-disease#genetic-conditions</a></p><br><p>Gout: sugar is the number one culprit for joint glycation and uric acid deposition not beyond seafood red meat spinach and tomatoes: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2234537/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2234537/#</a></p><br><p>Weights and resist