Increased body weight, imbalanced diet, sedentary lifestyle, lack of regular exercise, jogging on improper surface or with improper footwear, poor body posture, ageing process…the reasons could be one or many

As a result, the cartilage - a soft pillow cushioning the joints, tends to wear off causing a twinge in the knee and stinging pain; every time you walk, bend or stretch.These are the first SOS signals your knees are sending which you can't afford to ignore.

This is a key component of cartilage responsible for normal joint function. This cushioning sponge prevents friction between the joints and keeps them smooth and supple. Glucosamine supplementation offers nutrition for the joints and provides early protection. In addition, it helps to reduce the twinge in the knee or stabbing pain in the back.

It has a long tradition of use in the Chinese and Ayurvedic systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent. It has an important place in religious ceremonies and is a well- known antiseptic. In a randomised, controlled, double-blind study, curcumin - the active ingredient in turmeric, was found to be effective in improving morning stiffness, walking time and joint swelling.

This was widely used in ancient Rome, Greece, Arabia and China and even today ginger holds an important place in every kitchen. It is an extremely popular herb, widely used to stimulate circulation. The gingerols in ginger are responsible for the anti-inflammatory action.