"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten."B. F. Skinner
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Health Medicine and Glyconutrition: The Future Isn't What it Used to Be
This is what they call "Hope"? We've all gotten used to the idea that certain maladies will be around for a while...like until the Second Coming. Maladies such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis...and many more are expected to be around, in ...
Nutrition Tips: How to Make Building Muscle and Losing Fat Easier
I get a lot of comments and questions regarding nutrition. Most of them have to do with time. In other words, people feel they are too busy to eat 5 or 6 nutritious meals a day, whether their goal is to burn fat or build muscle. Another time factor is ...
What You Must Know About Natural Health Nutritional Supplements
When you want to give your body that extra boost, you know that it requires some reinforcement. And if you are already part of the natural health society, then you know it means taking natural health nutritional supplements. These natural health ...
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'Arthritis' means inflammation of a joint and the two major forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Common in the elderly is the Osteoarthritis; this mainly affects the weight-bearing joints such as the hips, spine, knees, elbows and also the finger joints. The cartilage is worn away producing pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the whole body not just the joints.
A diet high in fruits and vegetables (vitamin C and E) can slow the onslaught of Arthritis and also reduce pain and inflammation. Eating oily fish such as salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, trout, sardines which are high in Omega-3 fish oil which has an anti-inflammatory effect may be beneficial in reducing inflammation, swelling and pain. Avoiding adrenal stimulants such as coffee, tea, sugar, alcohol and refined carbohydrates and drinking plenty of mineral water will also help.
Losing excess weight, gentle exercise, applying hot and cold compresses and sleeping on a comfortable bed will also be beneficial.
The following supplements may help if you are suffering from Arthritis.
Aloe vera Antioxidant complex Bone mineral complex Cod liver oil - high strength Devil's claw extract Glucosamine sulphate Multivitamin and multiminerals New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract Omega-3 fish oil Vitamin B5 Vitamin C Vitamin E
Note: Before taking any supplements please consult your Doctor and a Nutritional Therapist, some supplements can cause adverse health problems when taken with prescribed medicine or when suffer from a certain illness.
About the author:
Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh
Advice for a healthier natural life
website: http://www.newbeingnutrition.com
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