5. PECTIN MIXED WITH GRAPE JUICE/LEMON
JUICE
Pectin is a water soluble
carbohydrate substance found in the cell walls of plants, where it helps keep
cell walls together, and gives fruit firmness as it ripens. It is extracted
from fruit to use as a setting in jams and jellies, and has become popular as a
home remedy for arthritis when combined with grape juice. It has been
tentatively hypothesized that it helps return the synovial tissue to a more
elastic and lubricated state, which results in pain-free movement. Scientists
have shown that a fragment released from pectin, found in all fruits and
vegetables, binds to and is believed to inhibit galectin 3 (Gal3), a protein
that plays a role in all stages of cancer progression. So basically, I am
advising that you should spent time and money to eat more fruits and
vegetables.
You will need…
-1 tablespoon of liquid pectin
-8 oz. of grape juice
-8 oz. of grape juice
Directions
Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid pectin
with 8 oz. of grape juice and drink 1-2 times daily. It will take a week or two
for the effects to show.
6. CAYENNE
CAPSAICINOIDS (Red Chili-Malaysia)
contains a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin is the ingredient that gives
peppers their heat. Generally, the hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin it
contains. In addition to adding heat to the pepper, capsaicin relieves pain.
Ointments made from capsaicin have
been found to relieve the pain of arthritis when applied externally, and taken
internally; capsaicin triggers the release of endorphins in the brain, which
has a pain relieving effect similar to that of morphine. Capsaicin has also
been found to provide effective pain relief without the numbing effect usually
associated with anesthetics, and the inability in some cases, to operate
machinery, along with the usual sedative effects some painkillers cause.
Researchers at Harvard University
recently announced that they believe capsaicin can be used to target pain
receptors, without affecting nerve cells and causing the side effects mentioned
above.
7. FENNEL TEA
The phytonutrients present in
fennel makes it a super spice having antioxidant properties. Anethole, which is
the primary component of fennel’s volatile oil, helps in reducing inflammation.
Vitamin C in it neutralizes free radicals which in turn prevents pain as well
as deterioration of joints seen in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin C also helps in proper functioning of the immune system. Including this
spice in your dishes can give you more health benefits that you can imagine.
Make fennel tea yourself and enjoy its good taste while eliminating pain and
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·
Take
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds and crush them in a mortar and pestle.
·
Heat
a cup of water (don’t boil it).
·
Place
the crushed fennel seeds in a cup and pour hot water over it.
·
Cover
and steep for 10 minutes.
·
Have
this aromatic tea. You don’t need any added sweetener as fennel seeds are
naturally sweet (though only a little sweet).
You may have this tea twice or
thrice a day.
8. DANDELION LEAVES TEA
Incredibly high in vitamins A and C,
dandelion leaves can help repair damaged tissue and help the liver clear toxins
out of the blood. Studies have shown anti-inflammatory properties due to the
linoleic and linoleic acid in them. Linoleic is an essential fatty acid
required by the body to produce prostaglandin-which basically regulates immune
responses and suppresses inflammation. Because of its involvement with immune
responses, dandelion shows great potential when it comes to treating rheumatoid
arthritis in particular. You can enjoy dandelion leaves in nice salad, or brew
tea with them.
You will
need…
-3 teaspoons of fresh dandelion
leaves, or 1 teaspoon of dried
-1 cup of boiling water
-A handful of fresh leaves (if making a salad)
-A dash of extra virgin olive oil (if making a salad)
-1 cup of boiling water
-A handful of fresh leaves (if making a salad)
-A dash of extra virgin olive oil (if making a salad)
Directions
For fresh dandelion tea, step 3
teaspoons of fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon dried in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain
and drink twice daily. Dandelion tea is very bitter…you have been warned! You
can add honey to sweeten it up if you’d like. To make a salad, simply toss the
greens in with another recipe, or eat them plain with a bit of extra virgin
olive oil. Older leaves can be gently sautéed to soften them up a bit.
9. TURMERIC AND GINGER
TEA:
Ginger root is one herb that
can be called a super food. Many ancient medicine systems including Chinese,
Indian and Arabic herbal medicines have used ginger to not only treat arthritis
pain but also for many other medical conditions like diarrhea, nausea, colic,
and heart conditions. In one of the studies conducted with 261 people having
osteoarthritis in knee, the patients were given ginger extract twice daily and
they reported less pain as well as needed fewer pain-killing medications. So,
you can, without worry, add ginger to your daily menu. Use it for gravies, teas
or chew it raw with some salt.
You will need:
·
Ginger
Powder- 50 g
·
Fenugreek
seeds powder- 50 g
·
Turmeric-
50 g
Directions:
·
Mix
all the three ingredients- fenugreek, turmeric and ginger powder.
·
Store
it in an airtight container.
·
Every
morning and evening, take one tsp of this mixture. You can mix it with warm
water and have it.
10. BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES DRINK
High in valuable minerals such as
calcium, potassium, and magnesium, blackstrap molasses has been a cherished
home remedy for arthritis for a number of years. Blackstrap molasses is what
remains after the 3rd boiling of sugar syrup, and is nothing like the nutrient
lacking refined sugars used today. As a dietary supplement (easily consumed as
a drink) blackstrap can help relieve symptoms of arthritis and joint pain,
thanks to its vital constituents that regulate nerve and muscle function, and
strengthen bones. Just two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses gives you 10% of
your daily recommended allowance of iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium,
copper, potassium and several other important nutrients and minerals. It is
also an excellent source of selenium and Vitamin B6.
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