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Is vitamin D the New Elixir?

The Good News - Our body naturally makes Vitamin D from sunshine! The Bad News - We don't get enough exposure to the sun to maintain adequate levels VITAMIN D insufficiency is emerging as an unrecognized pandemic. It is emerging that rickets is only the tip of the iceberg of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is one of the fat soluble vitamins.It is produced when skin is exposed to the sun.  For this reason, vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin. The circulating levels of 25(O

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Know More About Charley Horse

We all experience muscle cramps that may come without warning, suddenly causing a paralyzing stiffness in the foot or calf. Also known as Charley Horse, particularly when they occur in calf muscles and cause an involuntarily stiffness. The muscles do not relax for several seconds and the pain can be excruciating. Some cramps cause severe contractions, causing the muscles to move in opposite directions. These spasms are more frequent in the front and back of thigh, hands, abdomen as well as muscles along the rib cage.

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Knee Replacement Surgery: A Quick Overview

Knee replacement, also called “knee arthroplasty” or “total knee replacement”, is a surgical procedure in which the natural cartilage and bone of the knee are replaced with prosthesis (artificial/man-made components), recreating the weight-bearing surface of the joint. Usually recommended to individuals with severe arthritis or a significant knee injury, the procedure involves the use of metal and/or plastic components to replace or cover the damaged components of the knee joint.

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Knock Knees: Types, Causes & Treatments

Knock knee, also called Genu Valgum, is a condition where a person has a large gap between their feet when standing with their knees together. Normally, many children have knock knees, which becomes obvious around age 4. It's just a regular part of their development, and their legs will normally straighten by age 7. However, knock knees can very occasionally be a sign of an underlying condition that needs treatment, especially if the condition develops in older children or adults, or doesn't improve with age.

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