20 HOMECARE, HEALTHCARE & MOBILITY


SENIOR LIFESTYLE 15 OCTOBER 2017


Casing the joint recommends SENIOR LIFESTYLE


We look at what’s on the market to combat aching joints and retain flexibility. Words: Barnaby Dracup


been used by the Dallas Cowboys American football team with great success and is now being used regularly by Everton F.C. Pain therapist Dawn Rothwell explains:


TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR JOINTS AND IMPROVE YOUR MOBILITY 1. GOPO JOINT HEALTH GOPO Joint Health contains a unique compound, galactolipid, derived from rosehips, clinically proven to significantly reduce joint pain, regenerate cartilage and reduce the need for painkillers. Extensively studied in large-


scale clinical trials involving patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, GOPO reduces stiffness, improves mobility and quality of life. GOPO says eight out of


10 osteoarthritis sufferers reported less pain after just three weeks of treatment. Price: £18.99. gopo.co.uk


2. ALPHA-STIM MICROCURRENT DEVICE Alpha-Stim is clinically proven to help joint pain and the pain associated with arthritis. It’s


“This form of treatment alleviates arthritis by increasing blood flow and cutting inflammation, reducing swelling and pain. Each cell in the body has its own signature frequency; Alpha-Stim resets this frequency, so the mind no longer receives a message telling it there’s a problem.” Price: £662.50. alpha-stim.co.uk


3. JOINT VIBRANCE US company Vibrant Health says its Joint Vibrance provides cartilage-building cells with the proper nutrients to build new cartilage. Joint Vibrance contains two


types of hydrolysed collagen, proven to help rebuild cartilage. The supplement also supplies chondroitin sulfate A, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid and silica from horsetail, which adds stability to connective tissue. It’s ideal for flexibility and mobility. Price: £42.75. water-for-health.co.uk


4. LITHOLEXAL LithoLexal is the only range of bone and joint health natural supplements containing a unique marine plant-based extract, which is completely different from the rock-based ingredients used in other generic calcium products. The makers say more than 25 scientific studies have demonstrated LithoLexal’s ability to support and protect long-term bone and joint health. Two double-blind placebo-


controlled clinical studies in people with osteoarthritis showed significant improvements in movement quality and distance in one trial, and a combination of movement and pain relief in the other. Price: £24.95. litholexal.co.uk


5. JOINTACE GEL A unique aroma-active massage gel for muscles and joints, Jointace Gel combines the beneficial properties of glucosamine and chondroitin with aroma-therapeutic essential oils including ginger and lavender. Jointace Gel’s unique formula represents


a major advance in gels designed to help maintain joint health, as it combines the benefits of soluble glucosamine and chondroitin in a lipophilic formula with aroma-active essential oils and menthol. Price: £11.05. boots.com


ONLINE PRESCRIPTIONS PHARMACY2U


Managing your medication isn’t always easy, but it should be. Pharmacy2U


makes this process simple, quick and convenient. Tell Pharmacy2U what


medication you need and it manages your NHS repeat prescriptions and


deliver them to your address for free. pharmacy2u.co.uk


SNOWDEN HEALTHCARE


With almost three million sufferers in the UK every year, knee pain is a


common problem that can really slow you down. The Kneease device is an effective method of pain relief that


generates high-frequency vibration. This ‘scrambles’ the sensory impulses to the


extent that they cannot be interpreted as pain signals. snowdenhealthcare.co.uk


FOR YOUR HEALTH. FOR LIVING. BUPA


A Bupa Health Assessment builds a clear picture of where your current


health is and identifies any future risks. Following your assessment, you’ll be


given access to a wide range of support tools plus a Bupa Lifestyle Coach who’ll provide guidance and check your


progress to help you reach your goals. bupa.co.uk


KNEE PAIN RELIEF


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