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Kia ora

 

Photo taken at Karangahape Road in Auckland City - November 2024.

"Kia ora" is a Maori greeting said here in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It means hi or hello.  It's the end of another week. I've recently come to the realisation that I have developed possible arthritis in my hands and arms which is hereditary - my dad has it and so did his mother (my nana) so at the moment I've found taking Glucosamine in capsule form can help. If you have this condition and have any ideas please leave me a comment.

Linking up with Weekend Reflections and the Weekend Roundup.

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Miradas desde mi lente said…
No conocía ese saludo. Espero que vayas mejorando lo de tus manos, con las recomendaciones de tu médico.
Que tengas un buen fin de semana de descanso.
13 September 2025 at 06:19
James said…
I've suffered with arthritis in my lower back for years until I started a mostly carnivore diet two years ago. I eat red meat every day, no seed oils, low or no carbs and stay away from sugar and packaged foods. I lost 30 pounds with-in months and my pain has gone way down, some days no pain at all.
13 September 2025 at 06:58
Bill said…
I hope you can find a solution to your arthritis, my mother had it may years ago but I have no idea what she took to relieve the pain.
13 September 2025 at 07:25
Lydia C. Lee said…
oh no! Hopefully someone has some ideas!
13 September 2025 at 08:51
DeniseinVA said…
That's a lovely photo and find Māori an interesting and beautiful language. Sorry to read about your arthritis. I am having problems and if I learn of anything, I've made a note to come back and tell you.
13 September 2025 at 09:53
roentare said…
I hope the glucosamine continues to bring you some relief, and it’s good you’re finding small ways to ease the discomfort while keeping connected through your reflections
13 September 2025 at 11:19
Gemel said…
I used to work at a stable called Kia ora stud, now I know it translates to, hello stud!
13 September 2025 at 11:38
Tigger's Mum said…
Arthritis - get really good physiotherapist advice on exercises that strengthen muscles that support the affected joints. People used to be told to rest the painful joints but science/medicine has arrived at understanding that 'use it or lose it' has real meaning for arthritis sufferers. Strengthening and movement are important.
13 September 2025 at 18:23
Amypie71 said…
Thank you, yes I will look into your suggestions. I have since found some information that eating too much sugar or salt can inflame the joints so I have cut back on those and there has been an improvement.
13 September 2025 at 18:26
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
That's bad news. My wife is also slowly but surely experiencing more problems with it. She did try glucosamine, but she didn't feel any positive effects. I hope you find something that helps you.
13 September 2025 at 22:23
Tom said…
...Amy, you seem to have plenty of Ks to work with!
14 September 2025 at 00:33
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
That sounds like a lovely greeting in N.Zealand Amy. I hope you have a lovely week ahead
14 September 2025 at 12:54
Jim said…
Amy, I hope you can get relief from this, you're too young to have this. On our 2013 Aus/NZ cruise we stopped for a morning with the Māori's. Most enlightening visit, literally "Rubbed Noses" with them.
https://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-alphabe-thursday-2nd-letter-i.html?m=1
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15 September 2025 at 07:03
Amypie71 said…
Interesting you say that, I've since found out that too much sugar or salt in the diet can make arthritis flare up, I've been so much better since cutting down on both.
15 September 2025 at 08:59
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