Osteoarthritis
This information is not intended to replace appropriate medical advice. Please check labels for contraindications and contact your pharmacist if you take prescription drugs. These suggestions are based on over 40 years of customer experience.
Diet
- Drink 7-10 glasses of filtered or spring water daily.
- Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming.
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- Focus on antioxidants to prevent inflammation.
See Dr Axe’s Top 10 Antioxidants.
- Go organic. Pesticides and chemical do not improve inflammation.
- Fermented foods correct the body’s PH and improve absorption of nutrients.
- A compound found in mung beans stops the inflammatory cycle. Sprout them or use them as an alternative in bean dishes.
- Gluten can be hard on arthritis sufferers. Try sprouted grains or sourdough.
- Foods high in sulphur are beneficial. Good sulphur rich vegetable choices are onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage.
- Spices contain powerful antioxidants. Use them liberally.
- In one study consumption of aloe vera nearly doubled hyaluronic and collagen levels. Mix 4 tbsp of aloe vera juice with 3 oz pomegranate juice twice daily between meals.
Supplements
- Bio-Strath – necessary for proper digestion and stress tolerance.
- Vitamin C – 300- 2,000 daily - a powerful antioxidant and a co-factor in collagen synthesis.
- Vitamin D – 2,000-4,000 IU daily - a steroid precursor, anti-inflammatory.
- Omega 3's and GLA – anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids that improve joint mobility.
- Magnesium – helps maintain cartilage, assists in mineral absorption, decreases stress.
- Choose a formula that contains nutrients to boost the production of critical joint molecules.
- Use probiotics intermittently along with fermented foods.
Other Helpful Tips
- Manage stress.
Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea reduces cortisol levels, promotes a sense of well-being, decreases inflammation, and supports the immune system.
- If necessary, achieve a healthy weight.
- Enjoy moderate exercise daily and see
The Nitric Oxide Dump 4 Minute Workout online.
- Cherry juice relieves inflammation, improves sleep, and aids in weight loss. Alternate with pomegranate juice in your aloe vera cocktail.
- Homeopathy is useful for pain relief while your body heals. Available in internal and topical formulas. We can help you select an appropriate remedy.
Follow this protocol for 1-3 months and assess your progress.
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