Hi Sue, I have been through a lot of joint/replacement surgeries! I have drug induced lupus, connective tissue disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, bulging discs and bone spurs in my spine. I will not take anything more potent than aleve, (when I remember to take it on a physical workout day)! I thought that if I could find out about some natural ways (like foods), to help with all the inflammation in my body, I would feel better.