Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is critical that the diet be rich in whole natural foods, especially raw fruits and vegetables, because they are a rich source of nutrients critical to joint health, including vitamin C, carotenes, and flavonoids.
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers may want to eliminate foods from the nightshade family such as potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant, which are thought to aggravate the condition in some but not all people. Some people find that eliminating all dairy products can also help to relieve symptoms. Smokers take note: Tobacco is a member of the nightshade family! |
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See book keywords and concepts |  Boron is one that seems promising as an important ingredient in bone and joint health.
When too much is toxic
In larger amounts, minerals become more hazardous than healthy. So talk with your doctor before taking mineral supplements such as iron and selenium.
You also need to be careful with over-the-counter remedies like antacids. They contain magnesium, and an overdose can lead to diarrhea and even kidney damage. Zinc lozenges for cold therapy can also be dangerous if you take too many.
Even soft drinks and convenience foods can be a problem because of their high phosphorus content. | | Newnham's research suggests boron is an essential ingredient to bone and joint health. It could also help your body stop calcium loss. Either way, its effects are plain to see. In comparing people who got a lot of boron in their diets to those who didn't, Newnham found that people in boron-rich countries were less likely to develop osteoarthritis.
Snack on non-citrus fruits like apples and pears, a few tablespoons of peanut butter, and a handful of raisins or prunes to make your joint-saving quota of boron. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
See book keywords and concepts |  It may also be indicated for the support of joint health, mobility and joint comfort. It is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis; there is, as yet, little convincing evidence that it is useful in any other form of arthritis. It is also used in some liver conditions, including various forms of cirrhosis and cholestasis, and there is a very preliminary indication that it might be useful in lowering lipids.
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A number of studies have now demonstrated an association between various neuropsychiatric disorders and deficient SAMe metabolism. |
Gale Maleskey
See book keywords and concepts |  Instead, the label is likely to say that it is "good for circulation" or "good for joint health."
Despite these limitations, there's a rich tradition and a long history of anecdotal evidence as well as a growing body of scientific references to support the use of herbs for overall, general good health and for specific health problems. Just because the landscape is confusing doesn't mean that you should ignore what you can find. It does mean, however, that if you're going to use herbs, it will help to have the guidance of a book like this one. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  More Wisdom from the
For joint health, Berries Can't Be Beat
Berries get their color from anthocyanosides, pigments that are potent antioxidants. They also help stabilize cartilage, so they are great for preventing osteoarthritis.
To increase your intake of anthocyanosides, eat more deeply colored berries—cherries, chokecherries, blueberries, elderberries, raspberries, blackberries, and bilberries. Or blend together any combination of these berries, then add Vi to 1 teaspoon of ginger, turmeric, and oregano. Enjoy this juice with a couple of stalks of celery. |
Gale Maleskey
See book keywords and concepts | | Despite its simple components, this molecule Is a complex contributor to your body's health, especially joint health. That's where the osteoarthritis connection comes In. One theory holds that osteoarthritis results from the body's inability as we age to make enough glycosaminoglycans, the major molecules that give cartilage Its ability to bear weight, notes Amal Das, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Hendersonvflle Orthopedic Associates in North Carolina. "Your body has a hard time making glucosamine," says Dr. Das. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a natural source of sulfur, can help relieve arthritis pain and maintain joint health. Sulfur is an essential component of proteins that make up connective tissue. Take 500 milligrams three or four times daily, with meals.
¦ Pancreatic enzymes are important for digestion. Choose 10X strength non-enteric-coated enzyme tablets or capsules, and take 500 milligrams immediately before each meal. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Both in terms of preventing and treating osteoarthritis with diet, it is critical that the diet be rich in whole natural foods, especially raw fruits and vegetables because of their rich source of nutrients critical to joint health, such as vitamin C, carotenes, and flavonoids.
Glucosamine sulfate (a natural constituent of cartilage), at a dosage of 500 milligrams three times daily, has been shown to produce better results than standard drug therapy for osteoarthritis. |
Andrew L. Stoll
See book keywords and concepts |  EPA is also the omega-3 fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory actions and promotes heart and joint health. (Infants and pregnant or nursing women require more DHA.)
• Highest ratio of EPA to DHA. Preliminary data indicates that EPA is active in mood and other disorders. Very little DHA is required by an older child or adult to maintain healthy tissue concentrations. (Again, infants and pregnant or nursing women require more DHA.)
• Low omega-6 fatty acid and saturated fat concentration. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
See book keywords and concepts | | Claims that it is an anti-aging substance, that it enhances athletic and sexual performance, that it promotes joint health, is a sleep aid and an immune enhancer, that it has antidiabetic and antiatherosclerotic effects, and is a neuroprotector, are unsupported by credible evidence. Injected HGH may reduce fat and increase lean body mass in some, but serious side effects may attend the use of HGH for this purpose. There is preliminary evidence that injected HGH may be of benefit in some with Crohn's disease and that it might be helpful in treating dilated cardiomyopathy. |
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