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We often think of stress, nutrition, hormones, and joint pain as separate health topics. In reality, they’re tightly connected. Modern research reveals how the foods we eat, the medicines or supplements we use, and the way we cope with stress set off an invisible chain reaction. This reaction touches everything—your joints, bones, gut, mood, hormones, energy, and even your cravings. Let’s unpack how this works, why you might be feeling the way you do, and practical steps for

The point isn’t to vilify pharmaceuticals or doctors, nor to reject the real pain and suffering these medicines have helped alleviate. It’s to see the full picture: the history of reform and trust that made doctors powerful, the marketing sophistication that shaped medical practice, and the ongoing cycle where selective communication highlights benefits and dims concern over long-term impact.