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MSM Rescues Joints From Pain

MSM is a terrific pain-reliever. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM for short) is a potent sulfur compound found in vegetables, fruit, animals and grains. It’s also available in higher concentrations as a supplement. Researchers at the UCLA School of Medicine found that osteoarthritis (OA) patients who took MSM for 6 weeks experienced a whopping 80% reduction in their pain. That kind of pain relief rivals strong pharmaceutical...

Boswellia Relieves Joint Pain Fast

Boswellia is Mother Nature’s Celebrex®. Derived from the bark of India’s Boswellia serrata tree, this herb can relieve (OA) symptoms in just a week with virtually no side effects. It’s even safer than aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). A 2008 study run by the University of California at Davis confirms that boswellia extract is safe enough for long-term use — with no...

Your Joints Need D, The Sunshine Vitamin

In 2008, scientists examined 22 research studies involving people with chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They discovered that virtually every participant was low on vitamin D! Research clearly shows that vitamin D, the vitamin activated by sunshine, helps people with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It limits cartilage deterioration, boosts cartilage function and improves muscle strength....

Cartilage Loves Glucosamine

While we prefer the natural source of glucosamine in Arthritis Healing Super Soups made with bone broth, the joint supplement glucosamine has been examined in more than 300 studies-including more than 20 double-blind clinical trials in people with arthritis. Overall, it has shown itself to be exceptionally successful at relieving pain and improving symptoms in up to 95% of people who have used it. 1. What is Glucosamine?...

Turmeric Spices Up Arthritis Pain Relief

If you’re unfamiliar with Indian food, perhaps this will change your mind. Turmeric, the spice which gives curry its yellow-orange color, packs a powerful anti-inflammatory punch, making it an important supplement in The Arthritis Healing Diet. Turmeric, a relative of ginger, has been used by Indian Ayurvedic healers for centuries to relieve arthritis pain. Turmeric’s active ingredient is curcumin, which has been...

Arnica: A Proven Arthritis Pain-Reliever

Arnica is one of many supplemental treatments for arthritis inflammation that are considered “alternative” by the medical establishment. But this doesn’t mean it is inferior to pain-relieving drugs! Arnica is a plant that is native to mountainous regions of Europe and North America. It’s also an ingredient in the popular homeopathic cream Traumeel and other creams and gels used for joint pain,...

Take GLA For Flexible Joints

Ever wish you had an oil can to lube your stiff, creaky joints? Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) does just that. GLA is an essential fatty acid found in borage oil, black currant oil, and evening primrose oil products, and it’s an easy addition to your pain-relieving arsenal. In a study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), researchers found that those who took 2.8 grams of GLA daily over a period of six months reported...

Good Bugs Fight Arthritis

The beneficial bacteria in yogurt, especially lactobacillus acidophilus, has been proven to dramatically lower inflammation, a big plus for people with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But stress, a poor diet, and toxins like alcohol and tobacco will deplete your intestinal flora, and a round of antibiotics will wipe it out entirely. That is when you want to add an acidophilus supplement. 1. Probiotic...

Treat Your Arthritis “Gingerly”

The ability of ginger to quell inflammatory compounds in the body makes it a natural for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis (OA). A study at the University of Miami Medical School, reported in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism, found that ginger is as effective as conventional pain-relievers for people with arthritis. Researchers examined 250 people with OA, all with moderate-to-severe pain....

Bromelain: Pineapple’s Painkiller

Bromelain, an enzyme found in the stem of pineapple, works like heavy-duty anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical drugs, but without the side effects. It possesses incredibly potent inflammation-fighting powers. Researchers from The University of Maryland Medical Center report that bromelain may help cut the pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and is as effective as NSAIDs like ibuprofen for osteoarthritis (OA)...

A Little Fishy Joint Pain-Relief

In addition to eating fish, you can provide your body with a concentrated supply of omega-3 fatty acids via little fish oil capsules. Just make sure the supplements you purchase are certified “mercury-free.” Most are, because they’re produced from smaller fish, such as anchovies, sardines and krill. People with OA and RA who consume omega-3 fish regularly experience less inflammation and pain, with studies showing an...

Do You Need An Arthritis Supplement?

At My Healing Kitchen, we believe in the power of food to relieve and reverse your arthritis. However, sometimes you need an extra boost from a concentrated source of an arthritis healing nutrient. In our weekly newsletter, we report on the supplements that offer significant relief and healing as well as those found to be unnecessary or even detrimental. Because you may not always be able to prepare or eat the most healing...

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