Easy movement is something we take for granted when we are younger, but as we age, our joints start to crack, creak and stiffen. Strange lumps begin to appear on our fingers and getting up out of a chair seems to take a little longer!

Joints are complex structures that allow you a broad range of movement. However, with age, the tissues that allow joints to glide smoothly start to deteriorate with normal wear and tear. This is inevitable for everyone, but what you can influence is the rate at which this deterioration takes place. Lifestyle choices can make all the difference, so how many boxes can you tick? 

• Hydration - eight glasses of water or herbal tea a day. These fluids prevent joint tissues from drying up and becoming fragile.
• Lubrication - a regular intake of omega 3 fatty acids like fish, flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts and plant oils. Essential fatty acids keep your tissues flexible and stretchy, and help your body manage chemicals that can cause stiffness.
• Alkalinity - the daily intake of alkaline foods such as vegetables and fruit - especially green leafy vegetables, spirulina, and lemon juice in water. Over-acidity in your body can lead to stiffness in your joints and causes tissue damage. Also, reduce excess amounts of white foods you eat - bread, sugar, baked goods, sugary drinks, coffee, alcohol and processed foods.
• Movement – daily exercise. The saying goes, ‘use it or lose it,’ so it is important to move every day. Movement is important for circulation in your joints, which allows nutrients to be moved there for renewal and repair, while toxins are removed. Just gentle exercise daily such as walking can make all the difference.
• Helpful herbs and spices – a regular intake of foods such as ginger and turmeric can help support  healthy circulation and normal tissue tone. Try a slice of ginger in some boiling water for a warming ginger tea.

If you need extra support, Clinicians MobiJoint might be just what you need! This unique formula contains cat’s claw, a South American herb used to support normal tissue tone and immune system balance which can affect joint function.

This is combined with BiovaFlex™, a well-researched ingredient rich in glucosamine, chondroitin and elastin for essential happy joints. MobiJoint supports flexibility, mobility and normal joint function.

Additionally, whether from a hard workout at the gym or for everyday joint comfort, Clinicians Joint and Muscle Ease Spray with magnesium and MSM can support healthy joint and muscle movement.