‘Pretty Powerful’ Healthy Aging Advice from Arnicare

Editor-in-Chief Liz Vaccariello welcomed Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Ken Redcross, and Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shirley Madhere into the First for Women video studio to explore the importance of managing pain as we age and how “closer to the earth” approaches like Arnicare can help enhance our quality of life.

Let’s face it: our bodies undergo changes over the years due to wear and tear, which can affect joint and muscle health. “Women tend to become more sensitive to pain and report higher pain intensity,” explains Dr. Madhere, “and frankly, that can affect you over time. Not only how you feel, but also how you look.”

They both agree it’s important to have a holistic strategy for everyday aches and pains. Dr. Redcross adds, “Exercise is essential for keeping our joints moving. But also think about adding certain foods to your diet such as fatty fish, healthy nuts and spices that are natural anti-inflammatories like turmeric, ginger and peppermint.”

If you think you should move less as you age, the reality is quite the opposite. “Whether it’s a prescribed exercise program or just intentionally moving every day, staying active as we age is absolutely crucial because it actually improves our overall health,” says Dr. Redcross. He adds that recreational activities like gardening or power walking can have a tremendous impact, but it’s important to know your body’s limitations.

For those experiencing pain, there are options to medications that can affect liver or kidney health or cause drug interactions. “Boiron’s homeopathicArnicare medicines reduce pain, bruising, and swelling and helps my patients get back to their lives sooner,” says Dr. Madhere, “It helps enhance recovery after cosmetic procedures, which is just not only physical, but also psychological.”

Managing pain and prioritizing healthy aging are key to maintaining a high quality of life, according to Dr. Redcross. He says with a topical product like Arnicare Gel, “we can take proactive steps to support our health and wellbeing at every stage of life.”