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Leisure World News • Wellness • December 2021 B25 I know you don't care what causes it, but I do know you just want it FIXED. I get that. But, do you think in your wildest dreams that taking drugs is actually curing your knee pain? NO! It doesn't, it's only giving you temporary relief. If you have ever had pain that bothers you no matter what you do or what you take, you need to call me ASAP. True Story Joy Wiedenbush, an 80 year old woman living in Sunland Village, made this statement immediately after her first treatment, when her pain went from a 10 to a 2! Joy is a patient in our knee program who has seen significant improvement in both of her knees since coming into our office. After it recently rained in Mesa, she shared with us that she experienced no pain. "We got lots of rain and usually I will know by the way my knee feels when rain is coming because it gives me excruciating pain!" We have loved watching Joy’s knees get better over the course of her treatment, and we are excited to see her continue to improve! IMAGINE what you would be able to do if you didn't have knee pain! IMAGINE how you'd feel if you didn't have any knee pain holding you back! IMAGINE knowing immediately if you can be helped! There are a lot of people that suffer from knee pain and THINK that the only options they have are either medication or surgery. • Arthritis (wear and tear) • A knee surgery gone bad or re- injured • A misaligned knee joint • Improper nutritional component "Dr. Shapiro is great! He more or less saved my life. I'd been to some other doctors in the area, but none of them had been able to take my knee pain away. It hurt, a lot. It hurt from the time I got up in the morning, until the time I went to sleep. Sometimes my knee hurt me, even in bed, and I was so upset that I could never do anything about it. But with Dr. Shapiro's treatment, my knee pain is almost 100% better now." -Gale C. "What the Hell Did You Do To Me?" What if there was a new technique that could help you get rid of your on-going, constant knee pain? WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED? If you answered "yes," then keep reading. Hi, I'm Dr. Aaron Shapiro and I have been helping patients in the Mesa area for 28 years. In my years of practice, I have seen all kinds of knee pain. Sometimes it's a young boy who's been playing football and tore his ACL ligament. Or it's everyday people like Joy, who suffer from chronic knee pain. There are four reasons why knee pain occurs: $49 KNEE EXAM!! We are running a special where you can get a consultation, exam, x-rays and trial visit for only $49 (valued at $349). We will know immediately if we can help and most importantly, you will too! Hurry, this offer is only good until the end of this month and space is limited! 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It also causes changes in the brain that protects your memory and preserves your thinking skills. Endurance exercises like swimming or biking can facilitate new brain cell growth and preserve existing brain cells. Lifting weights can increase boost your brain power, enhance concentration and increase decision making. 2. Nutrition: Be mindful of what you eat. Processed foods contain llers that can slow you down. Choose foods that colorful and rich in antioxidants such as spinach, kale, broccoli and other leafy vegetables. Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are also very rich in antioxidants and are considered excellent brain food. You may also want to include spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and ginger into your diet since they are helpful in decreasing in ammation in the brain. 3. Sleep and Relaxation: Sleep, peace of mind and relaxation are the best forms of renewal for the brain. Sleep allows our bodies to rest and to become resilient in bouncing back from di cult situations. Sleep also aids in boosting self-esteem. e great bene t to sleep is that it relieves stress. Stress has harmful e ects on the brain and body. Sleep enables stress to leave the body and recharge itself, which improves brain health. 4. Mental Fitness: e same way you move your body to keep it healthy and mobile, you must do the same for your brain. Your brain needs stimulation. When you open yourself to new experiences, such as a new craft class, a new hobby or become a student in a course, you are providing stimulation to your brain. Try various crossword puzzles or online games with friends. You may enjoy chess or card games, which are also help stimulate your brain. You cannot expect to keep you mind sharp if you do not work at it. 5. Social Interaction: Spend time with people. Have conversations. Be social. Surround yourself around people that may have similar hobbies. Get active. Become a volunteer. Become active in cultural activities and sports. Expose yourself to new things that are mentally challenging. Leading an active social life can protect against memory loss. Studies have shown that those who are most socially active in their communities have the slowest rate of memory loss. Incorporating these ve tips into your daily routine can help you keep your brain alert. Before you know it, you will be impressed with your sharp memory!