Osteoarthritis is often dismissed as an inevitable consequence of aging—but this oversimplified view leaves many people without meaningful options for long-term relief. This in-depth course reframes osteoarthritis as a condition rooted in tissue dryness, poor circulation, metabolic slowing, and impaired repair rather than inflammation alone. Participants explore why joint degeneration and pain do not always correlate, why some individuals remain mobile and pain-free despite visible joint changes, and how natural approaches can support joint comfort, function, and resilience over time.
Drawing from integrative perspectives, this class examines diet, digestion, circulation, topical care, nutrients, and lifestyle strategies that help restore lubrication, warmth, and nourishment to aging joints. Ideal for individuals and practitioners seeking a deeper, systems-based understanding of osteoarthritis and practical tools that support mobility and quality of life as the body ages.
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Osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition associated with aging, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Rather than being driven primarily by inflammation, osteoarthritis reflects long-term tissue degeneration marked by dryness, poor lubrication, reduced circulation, and slowed repair. This course presents a comprehensive framework for understanding why joints deteriorate over time, why pain severity often does not match imaging findings, and why supporting the body’s foundational physiology can make a meaningful difference in comfort and function.
The class explores how digestion, nutrient absorption, circulation, hydration, and metabolic warmth influence joint health, and why osteoarthritis frequently coexists with symptoms such as constipation, cold sensitivity, insomnia, and anxiety. Participants learn how dietary patterns, warming foods, healthy fats, and mineral-rich nutrition support tissue resilience, as well as how specific nutrients and botanicals are traditionally used to nourish cartilage, improve joint lubrication, and support long-term repair.
Topical approaches, internal supports, and lifestyle considerations are woven together to create a realistic, long-term strategy that emphasizes consistency and systemic balance rather than quick fixes. This course offers a grounded, hopeful perspective on aging joints—one that emphasizes support, regeneration, and maintaining mobility over time.
What you’ll learn:
Why osteoarthritis is a degenerative, non-inflammatory condition and how it differs from other joint disorders
The role of dryness, poor circulation, and slowed metabolism in joint degeneration
How digestion, nutrient absorption, and hydration affect cartilage and joint lubrication
Dietary patterns and food qualities that support aging joints
Key nutrients, botanicals, and topical strategies traditionally used for joint comfort and repair
This class is ideal for:
Individuals experiencing age-related joint stiffness, pain, or reduced mobility
Anyone seeking natural, non-invasive approaches to long-term joint support
Students of herbalism, nutrition, Ayurveda, or integrative health
Practitioners working with clients who have osteoarthritis or degenerative joint conditions
Those wanting a deeper understanding of how aging, metabolism, and joint health are connected
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
