By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Boswellia serrata is a remarkable herb derived from the Frankincense tree with a rich history spanning thousands of years in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Its active compounds, known as boswellic acids, possess potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that have attracted increasing scientific interest in recent decades. Beyond its traditional uses, modern clinical

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, and many patients are looking for natural approaches to manage their pain, stiffness, and loss of function. While there is no shortage of supplements marketed for joint health, the quality of evidence behind most of them is surprisingly thin. In my practice as a sports medicine physician , three supplements consistently rise to the top when I re

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 12 min read Watch the Full Video Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries, affecting athletes and older adults alike. They can cause significant pain and disability in some people, yet in others they produce no symptoms at all. This disconnect is one of the main reasons there is so much confusion surrounding meniscus tear treatment — patients often receive conflicting advice from different providers. In this a

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 If you are dealing with joint pain or arthritis, chances are you have tried at least one supplement that promised relief. The supplement market is filled with options, but not all of them deliver on their claims. Some have strong clinical evidence behind them, while others fall short when put to the test in rigorous studies. In my practice as a s