I've had chronic arthritis since I was a child -- it's been quite the battle, but, I've found a few things that seem to help: stretching exercises, and lots of ginger, pineapple, and mustard in my diet. I've never tried cherries, but, seems like a great idea!
Here's some good info, I hope this helps:
Herbs & Foods --
" ... The herb ginger possesses potent antioxidant compounds, called shogaols and gingerols, which act as natural anti-inflammatory agents. Preliminary research involving ginger indicates that it helps to ameliorate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. And curcumin, the active ingredient of the yellow spice turmeric, may lessen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation. "
Info taken from this site:
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hk/reme...59,567,00.html
" Stinging Nettle - Stinging nettle is rich in the mineral baron, which may be helpful in treating arthritis. Baron helps the body retain calcium, and has a benificial influence on the body's harmonal system which plays a role in helping the body maintain healthy bones and joints. "
"Comfrey - Comfrey is one of nature's greatest arthritis remedies. Comfrey soothes and heals inflamed tissues, and it helps reduce swelling and pain in a most remarkable way. Comfrey root is made into a tincture for external use only."
Info taken from this site:
http://www.pikeherb.com/arthritis.htm
"Mustard Plaster [mustard applied topically to the effected joint](Brassica alba, Brassica juncea) Mustard plaster is a popular counterirritant treatment for arthritis. The irritating substance in mustard is allyl- isothyocyanate. This constituent is not activated, however, until the seeds are crushed and mixed with some liquid. Only then does the mustard produce the irritation necessary for the counterirritant effect.
Dosage and Directions: Crush the seeds of white or brown mustard or grind them in a seed grinder. Moisten the mixture with vinegar, then sprinkle with flour. Spread the mixture on a cloth. Place the cloth, poultice side down, on the skin. Leave on for no more than twenty minutes. Remove if the poultice becomes uncomfortable. After removing the poultice, wash the affected area."
"Pineapple (Ananas comosus). Bromelain, a chemical in pineapple, helps prevent inflammation. Athletic trainers have been reportedly recommending pineapple to athletes to prevent and treat sports injuries. It is believed to have beneficial effect on arthritis also. Bromelain can help the body get rid of immune antigen complex, compounds that are implicated in some arthritic conditions. It also helps digest fibrin, another compound suspected of being involved in some types of arthritis."
Info taken from this site:
http://www.holistic-online.com/Remed...ne.htm#Mustard
Vitamins/Minerals --
" Low levels of vitamin E have been found in the joint fluid of rheumatoid arthritis patients. The antioxidant properties of vitamin E are thought to protect joint cells from free radical damage.
Leading Food Sources of vitamin E: broccoli*, almonds, avocados, mangoes, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and Brazil nuts"
Info taken from this site:
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hk/reme...59,567,00.html
*Broccoli is very high in calcium, which is helpful, too!
Vitamin C also helps reduce inflamation and pain in the body...
some food high in vit C: strawberries, kiwi fruit, lemons, oranges, tangerines, and other citrus fruits, peppers, and cabbages
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