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Will Certo and Grape Juice Help Your Sore Knees?

Drinking a concoction of the liquid pectin Certo and grape juice appears to ease knee, shoulder or hip pain for many people. Will it help you?

Terry Graedon - February 22, 2024

Show 1375: The Science Supporting Home Remedies

Terry Graedon - January 21, 2024

What Are the Advantages of Voltaren Gel?

Terry Graedon - October 9, 2023

What Can You Do for Your Knee Arthritis?

Joe Graedon - July 23, 2023

How to Make Gin-Soaked Raisins for Joint Pain

Terry Graedon - June 26, 2023

What Is the Alternative to Grape Juice and Pectin?

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Joe Graedon - May 8, 2023

The Dark Side of Cortisone Shots: Joint Deterioration

When your knees, hips or shoulders hurt, you want rapid relief. Cortisone shots seem like a simple and fast solution. Are there any risks?

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2023

Cortisone Injections Can Have Devastating Effects

People who receive cortisone injections into joints for pain relief may also experience systemic side effects such as insomnia or anxiety.

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Terry Graedon - April 24, 2023

Pectin and Grape Juice to Ease Sore Joints

Some people use home remedies such as pectin and grape juice instead of pain relievers to ease sore joints. Readers offer their own variations on the remedy.

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Joe Graedon - April 10, 2023

Do You Take Your Pain Medicine for Granted?

Do you take pain medicine at least once a week? How about once a day? Do you know the pros and cons of ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen?

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Terry Graedon - March 20, 2023

Can Turmeric Milk Remedy Relieve Hip Bursitis Pain?

Turmeric heated in almond milk with cinnamon and cayenne pepper eased a reader's hip bursitis pain better than medications.

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Terry Graedon - December 26, 2022

How to Use Turmeric to Ease Your Joint Pain

Could someone with arthritis use turmeric to alleviate pain and stiffness in the joints? Recent research shows how this spice can be helpful.

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Terry Graedon - December 8, 2022

Show 1298: The Health Benefits of Tart Cherries (Archive)

This week we interview two scientists who describe the benefits of tart cherries for mental alertness and physical stamina.

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Terry Graedon - June 27, 2022

Will Celery Seed Ease Your Knee Pain or Gout?

Some readers are delighted to discover that celery extract relieves longstanding knee pain as well as the discomfort of gout. Others agree it is helpful.

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Terry Graedon - January 17, 2022

Do Glucosamine and Chondroitin Increase Your Cholesterol?

Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements taken to alleviate joint pain may increase your cholesterol. What else can you use for pain relief?

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Terry Graedon - December 20, 2021

Can Grape Juice with Pectin Ease Your Joint Pain?

Many people find that drinking several ounces of Concord grape juice with pectin every day helps ward off or ease arthritis pain.

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Terry Graedon - September 13, 2021

Will Gin-Soaked Golden Raisins Help Your Joint Pain?

Many readers report that eating nine gin-soaked golden raisins daily can alleviate joint pain if used for at least a month or two.

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Joe Graedon - July 29, 2021

How Long Do People Feel Bad After COVID-19?

Months after they expected to be recovered, some people still feel bad after COVID-19. They report fatigue, headache or other symptoms.

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Terry Graedon - July 26, 2021

Will Boswellia with Turmeric Ease Your Joint Pain?

Boswellia with turmeric, both powerful anti-inflammatory plant-based supplements, helped a reader's hip pain. Might it help you too?

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Terry Graedon - May 27, 2021

Dr. Marvin Singh Tells You How to Establish Healthy Gut Balance

Dr. Marvin Singh, integrative gastroenterologist, offers insights on how to recover a healthy gut balance after it has been disrupted.

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Terry Graedon - January 4, 2021

Will an Allergen-Free Diet Help Your Joint Pain?

One reader found that following an allergen-free diet without dairy, eggs or gluten eliminated joint pain. Will it work for you?

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Terry Graedon - October 26, 2020

Will Indian Herbal Medicines Ease Your Arthritis Pain?

When everyday NSAIDs like ibuprofen are not appropriate for joint pain, some people get relief from Indian herbal medicines like boswellia.

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Joe Graedon - July 13, 2020

Joint Pain Solutions When NSAIDs Kill Your Stomach

Meloxicam is a doctor favorite for pain. So are celecoxib and diclofenac. These joint pain solutions come with a big complication: serious stomach ulcers!

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Terry Graedon - May 11, 2020

Will CBD Oil Help Your Arthritis Pain?

Cannabidiol has been studied for its ability to relieve joint pain in animals. Some readers think it might also help ease your arthritis pain.

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Terry Graedon - May 4, 2020

Will Soap Under the Bottom Sheet Ease Foot Pain?

One reader found that keeping soap under the bottom sheet of the bed reduced the unbearable pain caused by tarsal tunnel syndrome.

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Terry Graedon - April 9, 2020

How Does Physical Therapy Compare With Steroid Shots?

A randomized study found that physical therapy resulted in more lasting improvement for people with knee osteoarthritis than steroid shots into the joint.

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Terry Graedon - April 9, 2020

What Is the Best Diet for Arthritis Pain?

A diet with lots of vegetables, fish and whole grains is the best diet for arthritis. The comparison is a Western diet with lots of processed foods.

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Terry Graedon - April 6, 2020

What Can You Do to Control Arthritis Pain?

Staying active, even while staying at home, should help control arthritis pain. We also offer other possible treatments that may help.

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Terry Graedon - March 16, 2020

Do Green-Lipped Mussels Ease Arthritis Pain?

The research is inconclusive, but a reader reports that New Zealand green-lipped mussels ease arthritis pain for the whole family, including the dog.

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Terry Graedon - March 9, 2020

Boswellia Boosted Pain Relief from Glucosamine

A reader reports that boswellia boosted pain relief of fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis when it was added to glucosamine and chondroitin.

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Terry Graedon - March 5, 2020

Show 1203: How Yoga Can Help You Age Gracefully

The right yoga practice can help you age gracefully and alleviate pain. Find out more and call in your own questions on 3/7/20..

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Terry Graedon - February 24, 2020

Can Ginger Reduce Blood Pressure & Soothe Arthritis?

Are you struggling with hypertension? You may be able to use ginger for a double-duty effect: reduce blood pressure and ease arthritis pain in joints.

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Terry Graedon - November 25, 2019

Can SAM-e Help Ease Your Back Pain?

SAM-e performed as well as an NSAID drug to relieve arthritis pain in some studies. Might it help you feel better?

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Joe Graedon - October 17, 2019

Corticosteroid Injections in Joints Accelerate Arthritis

Doctors frequently use corticosteroid injections into joints to ease pain and stiffness. A new review of the evidence suggests this has serious downsides.

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Terry Graedon - September 30, 2019

What Can Vitamin K2 Do for You?

Scientists are studying what vitamin K2 can do. It may help build bone and reduce calcification of major arteries, but research is ongoing.

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Terry Graedon - September 30, 2019

Will DMSO Ease Your Aching Knees?

Some people like to apply DMSO topically for joint pain. Most of the research has focused on its use for interstitial cystitis rather than arthritis.

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Joe Graedon - September 9, 2019

How Can Topical Diclofenac (Voltaren Gel) Hurt Your Stomach?

Some people love topical diclofenac for sprains, strains or inflamed joints. Others find that it causes the same nasty stomach symptoms as oral NSAIDs.

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Terry Graedon - August 26, 2019

Can Turmeric Relieve Your Aches and Pains?

Some supplements, including turmeric, can help alleviate aches and pains associated with arthritis, bursitis or tendinitis.

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Terry Graedon - July 29, 2019

Will Soap in Bed Keep Your Knees from Aching?

Some readers find that keeping a bar of soap under the bottom sheet helps keep hips and knees from aching during the night.

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Terry Graedon - July 11, 2019

Show 1172: How Can Antibiotics Affect Your Brain?

Antibiotic overuse is troubling for many reasons. It contributes to bacterial resistance, but in addition certain antibiotics affect your brain negatively.

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Joe Graedon - June 20, 2019

Pomegranate Power Enhances Mitochondria and Cell Health

Could compounds created in your body from pomegranate have anti-aging properties? Swiss scientists think so. Pomegranate power goes back thousands of years!

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Terry Graedon - May 27, 2019

Will Gluten-Free Diet Ease Arthritis Pain?

Joint pain is common, but one possible cause is less common. Will following a gluten-free diet ease arthritis? One reader reports benefit.

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Terry Graedon - May 13, 2019

How to Substitute Powdered Pectin in Arthritis Remedy

Some readers who have tried Certo in grape juice to ease their joint pain would like to use powdered pectin instead. It may be harder, but it is do-able.

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Terry Graedon - April 15, 2019

Will a Keto Diet Help Eliminate Your Knee Pain?

One reader reports that following a keto diet eliminated her knee pain. Researchers have confirmed that a low-carbohydrate diet can reduce pain.

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Terry Graedon - March 28, 2019

Could a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Ease Your Knee Pain?

A small study suggests that people following a low-carbohydrate diet suffer less from arthritis in their knees. They also have better joint function.

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Terry Graedon - March 11, 2019

Are Gin-Drenched Raisins a Big Joke?

A skeptic attacked gin-drenched raisins as offering arthritis sufferers false hope. But many readers have found this remedy helps relieve pain.

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Terry Graedon - February 21, 2019

How Risky Is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Shoulder replacement surgery is becoming far more common, but it carries more risk than most patients appreciate.

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Terry Graedon - February 18, 2019

Will Rosemary and Turmeric Help Your Arthritis Pain?

Using rosemary and turmeric on food with hemp oil and black pepper to boost absorption helped one reader control joint pain.

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Terry Graedon - February 7, 2019

Special Creams Fail to Fight Pain

Researchers found that special creams created by compounding pharmacies are not effective for treating chronic pain. They are pricey, though.

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Terry Graedon - January 21, 2019

Will Pain Reliever Interact with Anticoagulant?

Might your pain reliever interact with your other medicines? It is smart to find out before you take it. The gel form seems less likely to cause trouble.

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Terry Graedon - January 7, 2019

What Happened to Cod Liver Oil as a Home Remedy?

A reader who remembers home remedies of long ago wonders what happened to cod liver oil. Although doctors no longer prescribe it, people still take it.

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Terry Graedon - December 20, 2018

Could Massage Make Your Knees Feel Better?

A study comparing whole-body Swedish massage to light touch or usual treatment found that the full-body technique reduced the pain from arthritic knees.

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Terry Graedon - December 17, 2018

Why Is Duexis So Expensive?

A reader says Duexis is helpful for pain relief, but it is unaffordable. Would ibuprofen and famotidine separately work as well?

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Terry Graedon - October 25, 2018

Show 1140: How Can You Manage Arthritis Pain?

Are there effective ways to manage arthritis pain? What are the pros and cons, and which ones work better? Call in your questions 888-472-3366 on 10/27/18.

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Terry Graedon - October 15, 2018

Will Osteoporosis Drugs Make Your Joints Hurt?

Osteoporosis drugs such as alendronate, ibandronate and risedronate can reduce the risk of fracture from weak bones, but they may trigger joint pain.

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Joe Graedon - September 5, 2018

The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain Relievers

A Danish study reviews the dangers of diclofenac and finds that it can harm the heart and digestive tract. Are topical NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel any safer?

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Joe Graedon - May 14, 2018

What Are the Best Drugs for a Desert Island Adventure?

What would you do if your were stranded on a desert island? What about if the power went out for several months? What are the best drugs in such extreme situations?

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Terry Graedon - April 30, 2018

Will Arthritis Remedy Block Your Vitamins?

Vinegar and honey mixed in water is a traditional arthritis remedy that many find helpful. There's no reason not to take it with your vitamins.

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Terry Graedon - April 23, 2018

No Study Support for Fish Oil Soothing Dry Eyes

Although fish oil has a reputation for soothing dry eyes, a recent randomized controlled trial found that placebo capsules of olive oil worked just as well.

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Terry Graedon - April 23, 2018

Will Curcumin Pills Ease Your Knee Pain?

Some studies indicate that taking curcumin pills can calm osteoarthritis inflammation and pain. Many readers report their experience supports that.

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Terry Graedon - April 2, 2018

Will Bromelain from Pineapple Ease Aching Joints?

Research indicates that bromelain enzymes work about as well the drug diclofenac for relieving joint pain with minimal side effects.

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Terry Graedon - March 26, 2018

How Can You Ease Arthritis Pain Safely?

With salsalate, you may be able to ease arthritis pain safely. It is far less likely to irritate the digestive tract or cause cardiovascular problems than most NSAID pain relievers.

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Terry Graedon - December 18, 2017

Can Cocoa in Oatmeal Ease Arthritis Pain?

A reader reports that eating two tablespoons of cocoa in oatmeal daily drastically reduced pain from arthritis. Science tells us why.

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Terry Graedon - December 11, 2017

What Is Your Ideal Smoothie to Help with Pain?

Add spices to your ideal smoothie for pain relief and extra brain support.

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Terry Graedon - July 2, 2017

What Can Prolotherapy Do for Sore Knees?

Prolotherapy injections of salt water or sugar water into or near the joint can often provide substantial relief from pain.

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Terry Graedon - June 26, 2017

How to Make Gin-Raisin Remedy

After covering golden raisins with gin and allowing the gin to evaporate, the gin-raisin remedy contains one drop of alcohol in nine raisins.

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Terry Graedon - June 1, 2017

How Good Is Pharmaceutical-Grade Chondroitin?

A big randomized controlled trial in Europe found that pharmaceutical-grade chondroitin sulfate is as good as celecoxib at relieving arthritis knee pain.

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Terry Graedon - May 15, 2017

Can You Avoid NSAID Danger with Topical Pain Relievers?

Topical pain relievers like Voltaren Gel and Flector patches may be less likely to trigger systemic side effects like ulcers.

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Terry Graedon - April 24, 2017

Could Pain Reliever Cause Ringing in the Ears?

A reader taking arthritis-strength acetaminophen noticed ringing in the ears that worsened as a side effect of the medication.

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Joe Graedon - September 12, 2016

How Could A Cortisone Shot Make Tennis Elbow Worse?

A cortisone shot may offer short-term relief from joint pain, but over the longer term it is less effective than other treatments, including placebo.

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Terry Graedon - August 8, 2016

How to Use Juniper to Fight Arthritis

Could you skip the gin and the golden raisins and use juniper berries themselves to ease arthritis pain? One reader tried the experiment.

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Terry Graedon - June 6, 2016

How to Get Blood Sugar Control Without Sore Joints

Certain drugs for blood sugar control, including sitagliptin (Januvia), linagliptin (Tradjenta) and saxagliptin (Ongyza) can cause excruciating joint pain.

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Joe Graedon - March 21, 2016

What is the Connection Between Joint Pain and Atorvastatin?

People who experience joint pain are often told it's because they are getting older. Could statins cause arthritis as well as muscle pain and weakness?

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Joe Graedon - September 3, 2015

Cardiovascular Risks of Joint Replacement Surgery

People who have hip or knee replacement surgery are at greater risk of a heart attack for a month after the surgery; the risk of blood clots lasts longer.

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Terry Graedon - October 1, 2014

Acupuncture for Knee Pain

A controlled trial found acupuncture helped sore knees more than nothing--but not significantly more than sham acupuncture.

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Joe Graedon - July 31, 2014

Pineapple Juice Postpones Joint Pain

Research is starting to show us how pineapple juice reduces inflammation and alleviates the pain of arthritis and tendinitis.

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Terry Graedon - May 12, 2014

Joint Pain May Respond to a Wide Range of Natural Remedies

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Terry Graedon - March 17, 2014

Will Concord Grape Juice Ease Joint Pain and Lower Cholesterol?

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Joe Graedon - January 30, 2014

Levaquin (Levofloxacin) Side Effects Leave Long-Lasting Disabilities

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Levaquin (levofloxacin) may have unexpected and long-lasting side effects. Joints, tendons and nerves can all be affected.

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Terry Graedon - January 20, 2014

Will High-Dose Fish Oil Work for Human Joint Pain?

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Terry Graedon - June 17, 2013

Looking for Non-Drug Pain Relief

When NSAIDs or other drugs are not appropriate for pain treatment, docs have few other options. That is why we sometimes suggest supplements or home remedies that our readers' tell us work for them.

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Terry Graedon - May 6, 2013

Floating Poop Poses Diagnostic Puzzle

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Joe Graedon - February 4, 2013

Meeting the Challenge of Easing Joint Pain

What can you do it your insurance company won't pay for Celebrex but your joint pain is unrelenting? This reader says that non-drug approaches did the trick

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Joe Graedon - July 23, 2012

Soothing Joint Pain Without Strong Drugs

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Terry Graedon - June 18, 2012

Gin-Soaked Raisins for Joint Pain

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Terry Graedon - June 6, 2011

Gin-Soaked Raisins Ease Joint Pain

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Terry Graedon - May 23, 2011

Easing Joint Pain Naturally

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Terry Graedon - May 9, 2011

Pectin in Grape Juice Eases Joint Pain

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Terry Graedon - February 20, 2011

Turmeric Eased Joint Pain

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Terry Graedon - February 3, 2011

Gin-Soaked Raisins for Joint Pain

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Joe Graedon - December 16, 2008

Grape Juice and Certo Keeps Him Running

Purple grape juice and Certo, the pectin product for home canners, make an inexpensive remedy that many people find very helpful for joint pain.

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Joe Graedon - August 12, 2008

Certo in Juice Alleviates Joint Pain

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Joe Graedon - June 19, 2008

How Much Certo For Getting Rid Of Joint Pain?