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Boost antioxidant intake by eating plenty of green leafy vegetables, also carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes and avocados, which contain appreciable amounts of vitamins C and E, betacarotene and selenium. Apricots and apples, bananas and mangoes are the best fruits to eat.
Asparagus: Its glycosides may be anti-inflammatory and of use in rheumatoid arthritis.
Celery has anti inflammatory properties and may help to reduce swelling and ease painful joints.
Chillies & red peppers: Contain high levels of pain-killer and antioxidant capsaicin, clinically proven to be effective when rubbed in joints as a cream; the same effect may be gained by eating peppers and they may be useful against arthritis pain.
Spices that have anti-inflammatory qualities include turmeric and fresh root ginger ... so a nice curry may be called for!
Eat more oily fish – 3 times a week. Salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines and herrings have been shown to offer relief to rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and may help those with osteoarthritis. Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help to reduce inflammation. Alternative sources of omega-3 fatty acids include: soya beans, tofu, linseeds, wheatgerm, walnuts and rapeseed oil.
Vitamin D deficiency has been implicated in auto-immune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. Note: Vitamin D is required for calcium absorption, which affects bones and joints. Sources of Vitamin D: Sunlight, eggs, fish liver oils (cod & halibut), liver, salmon –tinned/fresh, tuna, sardines, rainbow trout.
Herbal remedies
Quercetin is a natural anti-histamine, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is found in red onions, cranberries, spinach, carrots, blueberries, cherries, broccoli, blackberries, apples, red grapes, lettuce, plums and raspberries or can be taken as a supplement. Also present in kelp.
Bromelain: in Pineapple – an enzyme which helps digest food by breaking down protein. It is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties and is recommended for aches and pains.
Glucosamine: is a naturally occurring amino acid found in almost all the tissues in the body and is crucial for healthy joints. Supplementing with glucosamine helps to protect the joints, especially the knees, and also protects and strengthens the cartilage around the knees, hips, spine and hands. Although taking glucosamine can’t always restore the cartilage that has been worn away, it may help to prevent further joint damage and even slow the development of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
Chondroitin: is the protein which gives cartilage its elasticity. It is usually sourced from shellfish such as crabs and prawns and is considered the perfect complement to glucosamine. It helps to attract fluid into the joint known as synovial fluid and this, in turn, helps to cushion the joint and act as a shock absorber.
MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) is an organic sulphur which has been found to ease joint pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps to enhance tissue pliability and prevent rigidity as well as slowing cartilage degeneration, promoting blood flow and reducing muscle spasm. MSM is critical for the production of amino acids, the building blocks of protein, and in particular, methionine and Cysteine, which are necessary for production of collagen.
Both colds and flu are caused by a wide variety of viruses and not bacteria. The swine flu guidelines of “catch it, bin it, kill it” are good advice to protect against the common cold. Keeping your immune system strong will guard against catching colds and flu viruses.
Note: it is generally preferable to consume vitamins through diet rather than taking supplements.
Antibiotics do NOT work against viruses; hence they are useless against colds and flu.
Quercetin is a natural anti-histamine, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is found in red onions, cranberries, spinach, carrots, blueberries, cherries, broccoli, blackberries, apples, red grapes, lettuce, plums and raspberries or can be taken as a supplement. Also present in kelp.
Vitamin D tends to be low in the winter as the main source is sunlight!
Other sources include: