Here is the ultimate recipe for rebuilding knee joints. It is a widely known and accepted as truth that the joint cannot heal once arthritis, joint degeneration and/or bone on bone has been diagnosed in the knee. But what isn’t widely known is there are specific actions we can take every day that will slow down, stop and possibly even reverse these painful knee diagnoses.
First, we must begin to look at the body as a complete system NOT just at the knee. Arthritis, joint degeneration and bone on bone never develops “overnight. There are conditions in the knees and the body that have been setup for months, years and sometimes decades which create the pain, stiffness and wear in the knee joint.
What if we started regularly and abundantly giving the body the resources it needs for rebuilding the knee joint?
Do you think there might be a different outcome in how your knees both feel and move?
Here’s a recipe I believe can provide the body with the resources it needs in the form of nutrition that is the perfect recipe for rebuilding knee joints.
Here is simple step you can begin taking everyday that can slow down, stop and possibly even reverse these pain knee situations.
Here are the Ingredients You’ll Need for Your Recipe for Rebuilding Knee Joints:
Chicken Broth
What you’ll need:
– Crockpot
– *Mason Jars (Large Glass Containers)
– Turkey Baster
Ingredients:
– Scraps from the kitchen
– 1 Tablespoon of peppercorns
– 2 Bay Leaves
– **Fresh Clean Water
*I prefer 1/2 gallon glass mason jar containers as plastic ones tend to leach micro plastics into the broth. The larger the better as long as they fit in your refrigerator
**There are lots of reasons to go with fresh clean water coming out of the ground but I’ll leave that out for now. The goal is to stay away from any water that contains fluoride and chlorine in it.
Step 1: Collect Kitchen Scraps
I discovered several years ago there was lots of nutrition I normally throw away in the garbage or the compost pile. Many of these items I was throwing out could have been used to help heal my body and feel better.
What to collect:
- Egg Shells
- Chicken or Beef Bones
- Vegetable Scraps (from onions, broccoli, potatoes)
I keep a 1 Gallon plastic bag in the freezer, I fill with items collected after preparing meals. I put them in the plastic bag and then in the freezer to sit until the bag is completely filled.
Using a crock pot allows me to set the broth to cook so I can “forget” it and go on with my day without worrying about a pot on the stove .
When the bag is filled, I’m ready to make some broth!
Directions:
- Dump the contents of the bag from the freezer into the crock pot.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns and 2 bay leaves.
- Fill the crock pot to the rim with fresh water and set the crock pot to high
Every 24 hours I drain off all the broth and refill the crock pot with water to sit and cook for another 24 hours.
Because the crock pot is filled with lots of “stuff.” It turns out to be challenging to ladle the broth without fighting the contents of the crockpot ending up in the ladle. Because the crockpot it so hot, it was difficult to get the broth out.
I settled on using a turkey baster and even though it may take a bit to get the broth out of the crock pot. It was infinitely easier to deal with the turkey baster than running the risk of burning myself pouring the mixture and filtering it through a funnel.
The first few days the broth will be a dark rich color and will get lighter as you siphon off each batch of broth until all the nutrition has been boiled into the liquid. I’ve heard you can keep repeating this process for up to a week. I usually stop after 4 days. The broth will look lighter like water and the bones will crumble underneath finger tip pressure.
I’ve gotten pictures of each batch so you get an idea of what I’m talking about and what to look for.
First Day:
Second Day:
Third Day:
Fourth Day:
Fifth Day:
You can see each day the broth gets a little lighter and slightly more cloudy as all of the nutrition is pulled out of the kitchen scraps and into the water. This liquid is the awesome stuff that is going to give your body what it needs to help in rebuilding your knee joints.
I stop making broth when two things happen:
- The broth is really light. This means there isn’t as much nutritional benefit from the broth.
- The bones and eggs shells crumble pretty easily. Bones are made up of calcium and collagen. Calcium gives the bone strength while collagen gives the bones flexibility. The process of making the broth is drawing the collagen out of the bones and egg shells making it available for your body to utilize for rebuilding your knee joints.
When you have arthritis, torn cartilage and meniscus, joint degeneration, bone on bone. This is what I’d include in my diet everyday!
Extra Credit!
Here’s what makes the bone broth taste like absolute heaven and give you even more great nutrition for your joints.
I tear the seaweed sheets up into small pieces and throw them in the broth when it’s hot. Then I put in approximately a 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of Selena Naturally – Celtic Sea Salt per quart of broth…
Drink while hot/warm and enjoy!
While going through this process I’ll use the broth straight from the crock pot. If there is any left over, I’ll store it in the fridge to use for soups and stews. Depending on your knee situation you’ll have to experiment with how much bone broth will work for you.
Good luck and let me know how it’s going below!
If going through all this process to help hydrate your joints seems like too much trouble then you’ll want to check out my simple recipe on “The Secret Ingredient for Soothing Arthritis.”
I bought Bill’s program and used it, getting good results. I am having new knee pain and can’t access the info at this time. It was on a computer I do not have any more.
Can you help me access what I paid for previously?
Thank you,
Lynn Walker Hoverson
Hi Lynn
Please go to the following link to login and access your program:
https://members.thekneepainguru.com/
It sounds like you’ll need to reset your password as well.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards
Bill
The only problem I see with this recipe is that I eat potato and apple skins, and I don’t peel carrots. People (read ‘Americans’) remove lots nutritious parts from fruits and vegetables. One can even eat banana and orange skins.
Hi Roxana
You have a choice to see problems or solutions…
What else comes out of your kitchen you can use in the broth?
Regards
Bill
Do the same principles apply to healing the hip joint (bone on bone)? I know my friend who offers egoscue said that if the body is in balance, that will help to create space in the hip joint for new cartilage to grown. I eat a very clean diet, but am going to add the bone broth. Feels just right to do this! Thank you for the support you are offering so many. Amina
Hi Amina,
The same principles can be applied to the entire body. I’m glad to know that you will be incorporating this into your diet, be sure to let us know how your bone broth turns out!
Regards,
Anne
I have bone degeneration frim 3 types of chemo abd steroids beating acute myeloid luekemia but was anaphylactic lol to main chemo I came up w natural antihistamine whew so chemo only. 2018 knee surgery healed fast but following year fell tore hamstring I healed it in 10.5 mos was exercising: yoga, some ballet stretches , isometrics snd physical therapy i was fine then out of nowhere a year later severe pain meniscus almost bone in bone inside of knee abc patella pain pounds 24/7 Pain meds do zip except make me sick won’t take them. Naproxen makes me sleep… Read more »
Hi Annmarie!
I would recommend signing up for the Knee Club. This club is designed to help alleviate the pain and discomfort you’re experiencing immediately, and eventually get you to a place where you can have an active lifestyle again! If you’d like to discuss your pain and/or the Knee Club more, set up an appointment with Bill!
Click here to sign up for the Knee Club: https://www.thekneepainguru.com/lp/knee-club-2020/
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Regards,
Anne
Great article. Bone broth helped heal my gut after a nasty parasite that wreaked havoc on my body. I strongly suggest organic bones, eggshells and veggie scraps, and filtered water. (If you use beef bones that aren’t organic, the smell is horrible.) I used a Berky for all our drinking & cooking; purchase organic whole, or any chicken parts to eat and freeze the bones until there’s enough to make a batch. And yes, save the organic veggie scraps. Love the idea of seaweed & bay leaves for flavor! Exercise is also important – make sure you’re stretching and lifting… Read more »
Agreed Gigi!
I’ve been suffering for sometime with knee pain. My leg is actually bowing out. I’m afraid to have knee surgery cause I’ve had a stent put in for blocked artery. I got my first cortisone shot 8 months ago and it was great. It must of worn out cause I’m in pain again. Bone specialist said I have bone on bone and arthritis in my knee. What do you recommend.
Hi Bill, Your article was very interesting. two weeks ago I missed last step rushing of course and fell hard on my knee. Well to my dismay i found out after mri, i have torn mcl, acl, menescus and a small fracture on knee! I never had any knee problems in my life and no osteoarthritis either. so this is so much for me. i am in my late 50’s. For now dr. wants me to heal the fracture and mcl, and then surgery for meniscus and acl. He will use a cadavor acl. In the meantime is drinking bone… Read more »
How will this work on the lower back?
David
Give me more context so I know how to answer your question…
Regards
Bill
Interesting read!
I will love to
Hi Bill,
I have few broth questions.
1. I assume the key ingredients here are the bones and egg shells. The veggies are just to give it a bit better flavor, correct?
2. Is the crock pot really the best way? I mean, I’d like to do it faster. So would the results be comparable to do like several multi-hour sessions in a dutch oven in the stove or stove top?
Thanks,
Scott
Cooking at slower at low heat preserves more nutrients.
Scott and Bill,
I use an Instant pot on the slow cooker or crock pot setting for 20 hours because that’s the max setting at the end of 20 hours it keeps the stock warm until I can tend to it.
If you don’t have either pot, I suggest an oven on a low setting might work like a slow cooker but not as efficient.
You can usually find crock pots at Thrift stores. I found a dehydrator at a thrift store that I use to dry onion skins, veggie peels and parsley stems, egg shells, collard and kale veins etc. and apple peels to use in stock later.
I have been using the broth–not even every day–but it seems to be helping! I don’t care if it’s placebo or what–I’m thrilled there is improvement. I know it could be more –I still have “bad days”, but some days I no longer notice pain–wow! So now I’m going to step up on more broth and watch your videos for tips. I get regular exercise but need guidance on what kind is best. Any advice gratefully accepted. Thank you!
Shobna
This recipe should work for Vegans as well.
Regards
Bill
RJW
What do you have going on with your knee(s) so I know what direction to point you in?
Bill
I had torn meniscus surgery. Pain increased due to arthritis in both knees. Had 8 weeks of physical therapy, accupuncture, massage and even hijama. Both knees are pretty stiff. Looking forward for your advice.
Did you have surgery to repair or remove the meniscus?
Removed pieces of meniscus and smoothed arthritis as much as he could.
About the bone broth, isn’t it vital to make certain the bones used are from free range and / or grass fed animals? I’m figuring, if not, you will be ingesting all sorts of hormones and artificialities….Thanks for reading!
Michael
Thanks for your question…Vital? Probably not…A good idea? Probably so…
I’d shoot for free range/grass fed/wild animals as well, however, not everyone is in the financial position and/or desire to put for the effort to do so.
Great question though…
Bill
Hi Bill,
I’m a vegan .
What would help to naturally rebuild my knee cartilage?
Appreciate your comments here
Regards
Shobn. A
Shobna
This recipe should work for Vegans as well.
Regards
Bill
Thank you, Bill–for this excellent, easy, cheap, drug-free way to heal joints. Excellent advice too–“healing is non-linear”–like a spiral or labyrinth journey back to wholeness–follow what nourishes you.. “pain doesn’t care what you think–feel your way to healing.” The body can heal–we do know what direction is towards healing if we allow ourselves to listen. We often mentally isolate our injuries from the rest of what our body needs. But the truth is we have to attend to our entire lifestyle because we are one being–not a series of parts to “maintain”. I want to heal my arthritis, and I… Read more »
RJW
Thanks…The broth is a start. Make sure to take my “7-Day Knee Pain Reduction Challenge” as well…Click the following link to begin: https://www.thekneepainguru.com/
Regards
Bill
Thank you so much for your help. I received a video from you and though I did not yet feel a difference, I believe with patience and determination and guidance from someone like you who has succeeded in healing knee joints—I will get better. The only question in the survey you sent that I was unsure how to answer was whether I limp when I walk–I have gotten very good at compensating for my stiff and hurting joints. I limp when I get up from sitting, but then resume an almost normal walk. However, if I try to walk fast… Read more »
RJW
The best direction I can point you in is:
1.) Join my “Quit Your Quack: Pain Relief Program”
2.) Show up on the calls and give me feedback
3.) Do the “homework”
You will see results in the first week…
Here’s the link with all the info:
https://www.thekneepainguru.com/lp/qyq/
Next call is Thursday at 10:30am Eastern.
See you there!
Bill
Thank you–I will try and earn enough to afford this–but as of right now, I have zero extra money to give. I work very hard, but it is a challenge to support my 2 kids. My son needs dental care that I am trying to save for–our vehicle needs brakes–these are not optional things but necessities. I will watch any videos and try the broth. I also pray everyday–that is free and has been very helpful in keeping me going.
RJW
Got it…Stay on newsletter list as I give out lots of tips daily to help with knee pain and keep me posted as to how things are going.
Regards
Bill
Hello, I just find out that I have no cartilage in my knee and the bones are just rubbing together…will this help restore it
Hello, I’m 55 year’s old and I have recently have had a shot of I believe Cortisone put in my knee due to bone on bone, will that hurt me in the long run? Will the broth still work? Also should I take the medicine prescribed for swelling? Help!
Has anyone tried this and gotten positive results?
How important are the peppercorns?
Simone
The bay leaves and peppercorns are more for flavor. The collagen in the bones is what’s most import in the bone broth.
Bill
Yes, it totally worked for me. I had been doing the broth for years (two years 5 days a week) pain went away and now I still drink it (and cook with it) occasionally for prevention. The pain started when I was 55, two years later gone and I am now 70.
Hi how long woukd one have to drink this?
Bill, What do you think of using an Instant-Pot pressure cooker. I was making bone broth on the stove, but now weekly make my broth in an Instant pot, using organic chicken bones and scraps. The result is a wonderfully gelatinous flavorful broth that I have been giving to my husband to heal his gut. I did not know it could be so helpful for my knees. It is not the dark color of your first or second day, more like the third day. What is your opinion. Do you think the broth made this way has the nutrients and… Read more »
Jane
I don’t have an opinion. I use a crock pot or a large pot on my stove. Use your pressure cooker and let me know how it goes…
It would seem the darkness of the broth is an indication of the nutritional content…
Bill
What is in the vegetable scraps that help cartilage? Electricity extremely expensive here, so long hot cooking is a problem. I once saw that a little vinegar & also salt helps to extract the calcium from bones, but what about the gelatine? What do you think?
Julia
I’ll use carrot peelings, potato peelings and the ends from celery however I’m not sure about vegetable scraps that help with cartilage. Do some research on that and let me know. For animal foods that would help that you’d be looking at eggs shells and chicken/beef/deer bones.
Yes I have heard about the vinegar speeding up the breaking down and drawing out the nutritional components from the bones like the gelatin.
Try it and keep me posted…
Bill
Recipe Question: Do you recommend any particular bones of the chicken/beef? Also, vegetable scraps of all kinds (onion/potato skins, tomato/pepper cores, etc).
And you keep the crockpot on HIGH for 4-5days 24/7?
Thank you, I look forward to your reply.
Debi
Yes, yes and yes to each of your questions…
Bill
Bill – I think she asked three questions….the first was which bones to use? I assume all and also the fat, gristle and tossed out cooked and uncooked meat? No pork? Fish? Shellfish? I’m not trying to be annoying, I’m curious on the answer as well. Also, I’d like to know what NOT to put into the soup from fruits & veggies that I do normally put into compost scraps pile Any fruits? Apple cores, banana peels,skins, melon skins & seeds, peach & cherry pits? What limitations on veggies? Avocado skins & pits, leafy salad stuff, mushrooms, seaweed and kimchee… Read more »
Bill
I don’t use fish, pork or shellfish…
Primarily vegetable scraps and NO fruits.
I personally wouldn’t use avocado skins or pits, leafy salad stuff could work…try it and let me know. Same thing with mushrooms, seaweed and kimchee leftovers…try and let me know…
Bill
Debi
I’ll use chicken or beef bone and yes I keep the crockpot on HIGH for 4-5 days 24/7
Sorry somehow I didn’t get notified you posted a question…
Bill
Hi my name is Gerald, I am 68 years old and I have bone on bone on both of my knee. The doctor said I need to have knee replacement,would your solution help me and how long would it take for me to get results.
Gerald
The short answer to your question is, “Yes my solution will help you. As for how long it will take is going to depend much on your commitment to the process. With the assumption being you fully committed to the program you’ll see results within the first week.”
Here’s a video I recorded last week that I believe has valuable information for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s72ZCjx1GhA
Regards
Bill
I’m trying it for my dad👍
Hi! – My name is Brittany, and at 29 I’ve been diagnosed with osteo arthritis in both knees. A combination of 15 years of soccer playing and the past 4 years skiing (poorly) are likely contributors, along with a bad diet. Is it too late to turn this around? My knees ache constantly and crack and make loud noises when I walk stairs or squat. It’s pretty miserable, so I’m searching for natural ways to heal with nutrition. Thanks!!
Brittany – Thanks for reaching out. No it’s never too late. I’ve worked with clients well into their 80’s and got them out of pain. What would you like to see happen with your knees?
Bill
I have a similar story, I played soccer for 18 years. I want to be able to squat and lift again. Will this help?
Samantha
I’m looking forward to hearing what you notice when you try it.
In the meantime, take “The 7-Day Knee Pain Reduction Challenge” and see how that helps too:
https://www.thekneepainguru.com/
Regards
Bill
I am 51 yrs old. I have been bone on bone for more than 6 months now ,Due to lack of insurance . What can I do?
Yvonne,
What do you want?
Bill
hi im 49 bone on bone and help will be good
How long have you been bone on bone?
I just gt home from the Doctors office…my left knee is bone on bone and the right is not far behind..I am only 44 an they do not want to do a knee replacement any time soon because of my age. They want to inject a lube into it….. Is the bone broth something you drink every day, forever? I already make it once in while for gut health but only use it occasionally…if it will help with my knees I will definitely use it more often.
Thanks.
Lynn Hippocrates said, “Let medicine be thy food and thy food be thy medicine.” Everything that I share in my website are things that I’ve incorporated into my life since my knee injury back in ’98 and surgery in ’99. Today I have no trouble with my knees. I’m of the belief the more I get in alignment with what my body needs/wants the faster my body heals itself. Does this answer your question? Regards Bill P.S. – BTW if you want to avoid that knee replacement then it would be a good idea for us to have a conversation.… Read more »
Bill, any remedies to re-grow foot pads on the ball of the foot?
Robert,
You’ll need to tell me more about what you’re dealing with…
Bill
I suddenly started having pain in my left knee a few weeks ago, so had x-rays and an MRI done Tuesday. I saw the results this morning. The doctor pointed out damage to the bone (what he called a pressure spot that could develop into a cyst or something worse), the meniscus is too thin, there is calcification of the MCL, and the tendon attached to the muscle responsible for straightening the leg is fraying, probably from rubbing against the calcified MCL. I understood the fraying tendon to be the worst part, because if it snaps, I will no longer… Read more »
Kathy Of course there is lots to do to get your knee to recover from excessive wear. Your body is a system so we must start looking at that system and changing the components of that system to get a different (and better) output. The 3 elements that look are: 1.) Physical – create “Pain-Pattern Interrupts” on a consistent and regular basis to reverse the process of the “Pain-Tension Loop” 2.) Diet – Reduce inflammation both locally in the knee and globally in the body to speed up your body’s ability to heal your knee 3.) Mindset – Recognize that… Read more »
Thank you Bill. I hadn’t checked on “the solutions” prior to this. I’m on a restricted budget now. But I must thank you especially for this chicken broth recipe and method.
Tanya
Hi Bill. I’m 65. Three years ago, I got an ACL ligament injury from intensive dance practice. Have been using wheel chair and crutches. Physical therapy for a year at a hospital but doctors said that I would never heal. Two more years at an integrative clinic getting prolo therapy. It got better but later got worse. I think it’s because I have fibromyalgia and hardly sleep, Something like 45 minutes of sleep altogether in June. I did the exercise in your Youtube clip and it felt more stable. How much do I have to pay for consultation? I can… Read more »
Hi Tanya
Here’s a link to my online calendar to choose a time for us to speak: https://www.thekneepainguru.com/appt/bm/
The initial consultation is complimentary just to see if we are a fit for working together.
Looking forward to speaking with you.
Regards
Bill
how to know when to stop drinking the broth?
Tiffany
I stop drinking broth when I’m full.
Bill
OK Broth questions! YAY! the bones..? not raw, correct? organic beef or poultry?, The egg shells should be washed before using the egg, so its clean when collecting them in the bag?
I get bone Broth from the health food store, is there anyway to make this broth using already made bone broth?
Karen
I’ve used both raw and cooked bones. You can use organic or not depends on what you prefer.
The egg shells I throw in like they are. Everything is boiled for a long time and kills any bacteria present, so I haven’t worried about what is on the shells.
I’ve read your last question several times and I have really no clue what you’re trying to ask…Maybe rephrase the question?
Regards
Bill
She meant can she she use the store bought broth as a base for your broth. Replacing the water with it.
MONTHS AGO I LOST MY MOTHER DUE TO COMPLICATIONS TO HIP REPLACEMENT. MY OPINION
( SHE WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THIS INVASIVE OPERATION. )
Now doctors want to start replacing my Dads knees. AFTER TWO FAILED BACK OPERATIONS.
privacy act is not right. I can not even protest the loss of life of my Mother. Now after my Dad.
thanks I CAN TRY AND TELL HIM THIS BROTH IDEA. IN LOVE WITH HIS DOCTORS.
Connie
Thanks for writing. It’s important to remember that your Dad has to want his knees to get better more than you do…
Regards
Bill
Okay has been over night for his knee operation. In his 80’s. Doctors said his health was okay and able to proceed with the operation.
Have not heard a word.
In January when my mom passed from complications of hip replacement. She felt weak 3 days before her operation so they put her in the hospital to rest up for operation. After operation she died in hospital. Was that a good idea?
Thank you
Connie
Do you think it was a good idea?
Bill
I am 61 yrs old and just saw x-rays of bone on bone in each knee…arthritis and bone spurs…my quality of life I now diminished as I am pretty active…I sit at my job..overweight with thus crush on my joints and now no cartelidge left…will I be walking at 70?.. had both knees torn meniscus in 1990….what to do to get better besides,weight loss…will my bones chip away?
Linda
To answer your question, “Will my bones chip away?” It’s not so much a chipping but more of a wasting away as if someone poured battery acid on them. It’s a very long slow and painful process that I’ve helped many clients out of. Whether you’re walking at 70 or not is dependant on the choices you make going forward.
Here’s a link to choose a time in my online calendar to change your path: https://www.thekneepainguru.com/appt/bm/
Talk soon,
Bill