Well all of us with AS know that this is almost impossible, but you know what for as healthy as this looks it’s worth the try and the effort. Already asked the wife to purchase two of my favorites and I have already started. Will keep you informed of any progress.
Stiff joints? Sore muscles? Instead of popping pills that can cause side effects, reach inside the fridge.
Artichokes, Blackberries, Red Peppers, Walnuts, Ginger, Pineapple and others:
Artichokes: antioxidants help clear inflamation from the body. reducing pain in arthritis patients, according to a Nutrition & Metabolism study. Artichokes have among the highest levels of antioxidants of all veggies, says the USDA. Aim for: A minimum of 1/2 cup or as many as 2 cups of artichoke hearts per day in a salad or a pasta dish. (personally i would not use the pasta because of the starch).
Blackberries: All purple berries are chock-full of vitamin C, which helps form connective tissue and build joint-cushioning cartilage. But blackberries pack a bonus: They contain a salicylic acid, a pain-squelching ingredient that’s also in aspirin. Aim for: As little as 3/4 cup will benefit you, says Dr. Mcllwain or snack on as much as 2 1/4 cups daily, tossed in a yogurt or as a fruit smoothie.
Red Peppers: Red bell peppers contain compounds that relieve pain and inflammation as well as a phytochemical that actually triggers the release of endorphins, nature’s own pain relievers, says Dr Mcllwain. Aim for: Between 1/2 and 2 cups cooked in a stir-fry for dinner or stirred into soup.
Walnuts: these nuts are high in vitamin B, which has been linked to improving range of motion in joints. They also enhance the body’s own production of natural steroid that can help prevent osteoarthrithis, Aim for 4 to 8 nuts for a crunchy afternoon snack.
Ginger: Recent reserach in Arthritis & Rheumatism reports that ginger reduced kneed inflammation in osteoarthritis patients in just six weeks without side effects (like GI bleeding) linked to OTC medications such as Ibuprofen. Aim for: 2,000 mg in tea-bag form or 1tsp powder or 1oz fresh ginger.
Pineapple: An enzyme called bromelain in this tropical fruit enhibits the release of chemicals that cause pain and swelling in the body, says Dr Mcllwain. Aim for: 3/4 cup or as much as 2 1/2 cups of fresh pineapple to your daily diet.
This is not my article somebody handed it to me has no reference or anything only that appears to be written by Dr Mcllwain, hope he does not get upset for me sharing with my AS friends on the NET. After all we are always looking for solutions to our aiks and pains. The natural way.
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