I have the opportunity to help this gentleman...see this site...
The Tao of Long-Term Care

I am thrilled! He does have the above condition and he's asked if I could help. I've been doing some research..... here is what I've found here:
Curcumin -The Infection Fighter

Horsetail for Osteoporosis

I am not a mind reader; (good one???) REALLY!!! Read all posts there...

Treating Osteoarthritis

Although I do think that mineral depletion does play a role in osteoarthiritis there are other concerns. Arthritis in general is an inflammation due to often times unknown factors.

1. It can be caused by stress and over use.
2. It can be caused by a microbial invasion to the cartilage and other joint tissues.
3. It can be caused by an inflammatory response that for some reason cannot turn off.

In order to heal these joints the first thing that needs to be done is to eliminate inflammation. If inflammation is present it is very difficult for other joint tissues to regenerate. CMO (cetylmyristoleate) is a fatty acid ester made from sperm whale oil. It is highly effective in reducing and most often at eliminating inflammation in joints. When this is done the nutrients of glucosamine and condroitin can do a more effective job in rebuilding tissue.

CMO may require one to three months of therapy. Some people will respond very quickly, in just a week or two, then a few others may require treatment up to 6 months but this is quite unusual. CMO is perfectly safe and will not hurt you in any way even with extended use. You will know if it is working in the first month, This site will provide extensive CMO details.
Cetyl Myristoleate for Arthritis, CMO, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

For CMO with the product name of Inflameze purchase it here. About $15.00
Reach For Life Nutrition \
This is also a good place to purchase trace minerals also and they should be taken with any osteoarthritis and osteoporosis protocol.

For joint reconstruction with glucosamine and condrointin:
Reach For Life Nutrition :: Joint Care (with collagen)


I GUESS THIS IS THE GIST OF TREATMENT FOR HIM??
THANKS FOR READING!
JUDY
P.S. ITS SO BAD HE'S IN A WHEELCHAIR..HE HAS NO CARTLEDGE LEFT IN HIS KNEES...

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