How to navigate the aging journey

DR. ALLA NICOLULIS

Naturopathic Health And Beauty LLC

Staying on top of health conditions and concerns becomes a very important step in health management as we age. It is always better to prevent an illness rather than treat it. While some factors are outside of our control, there are many important steps we can take.

Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Everyone living with arthritis has a different experience, but there are some basic aspects that are common to all such as pain, tenderness and inflammation. Your own lifestyle and needs will direct how you will adapt to your everyday symptoms. Talk with your care provider to come up with a plan that includes physical activity, nutritional recommendations and a non-pharmaceutical approach to pain.

Another common symptom that comes as we age is a decline in memory and other mental abilities, changes in mood and difficulty in sleep-