Enemy #2: Dehydration – when joints lose their lubrication
Many assume they drink enough water, but in reality most don’t. Synovial fluid—the “oil” of the joints—is mostly water. Without it, cartilage grinds together like dry rubber. With age, our sense of thirst fades, so the body simply stops signaling for hydration.Tip: Drink a glass of water right after waking—it’s a wake-up call for your joints. Add a pinch of Himalayan salt to help cells retain moisture.
Enemy #3: Sedentary living (hypodynamia)
Cartilage doesn’t get nutrients from blood circulation like muscles do—it absorbs them through movement. Think of a joint like a sponge: it only “drinks” when compressed and released. Without movement, cartilage starves.
Recommendation: Each morning, gently rotate your shoulders, hips, and knees. Don’t stretch hard or strain—this is simply “oiling” the joints to keep them nourished.
Enemy #4: Collagen decline – the body stops producing enough
After about 40–45, natural collagen production slows. By the time we reach 50–60, cartilage thins out and becomes fragile. But this gap can be filled.
No need to buy expensive powders. Just eat collagen-rich foods like bone broth, jellied meat, aspic, or homemade fruit jelly. These support joint structure naturally.
Enemy #5: Acidic imbalance in the body
A modern diet often leaves the body in an acidic state. Acidic conditions leach calcium from bones, accelerating joint breakdown. Processed meats, white bread, sweets, and sugar are the main culprits.
The body has the ability to rebuild cartilage—if we give it the right conditions. Follow these steps: stay active, hydrate well, eat healthy fats, boost collagen, and fight inflammation. Within weeks you’ll notice relief, and within six months, you may forget you ever struggled to rise from a chair.
