Ginger is one of my favorite spices to cook with. I use it in everything from Chicken Soup to Stir Fry. Ginger is an anti inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic. Traditional medicine has used ginger to stimulate digestion, and quell nausea and vomiting. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the root of a lily plant.
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There is nothing more refreshing in the summertime than some nice fresh pineapple to snack on. It turns out that pineapple is good for rheumatoid arthritis as well. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which breaks down protein and has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects. For best anti-inflammatory effect make sure... Read more
I have watched the Star Wars movies over the years many times. At one time or another each one of my boys has gone through a Star Wars faze when they want to watch all of the Star Wars movies over and over again. I have seen them all many times. The past few times I have to admit I probably was doing something else while... Read more
Garlic can reduce pain and inflammation in people with RA.
Garlic inhibits the formation of free radicals that can cause joint damage .
Garlic is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and may protect against some cancers.
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The most commonly deficient vitamins for people dealing with rheumatoid arthritis are vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin E. It is preferable to get these vitamins in your diet however if that is not possible then supplements can be used. There are many reasons that people with... Read more
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