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May is National Arthritis Month Natural Alternatives for Joint Health



The word Arthritis comes from the Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation. It is a number of of conditions and diseases involving damage to the joints. In people over 55, arthritis is the leading cause of disablitly. With millions of Americans suffering from arthritis natural alternatives are being researched more and more often. The following is information on effective natural alternatives for arthritis:

Diet
A recent study shows that a change in diet may greatly affect the damaging symptoms of Arthritis. A gluten-free vegan diet in can induce changes that are potentially protective and anti-inflammatory.
Patients with arthritis often have increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. Changing to a gluten-free vegan diet has shown to decrease total cholesterol and LDL levels. Arthritis disease activity was also shown to decrease on the gluten-free vegan diet.

Fish Oils
Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have been shown in studies to significantly diminish inflammation. This is done by blocking the production and effectiveness prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are naturally occurring hormone-like substances that can increase inflammation.

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid may slow the cartilage loss in people with early arthritis symptoms by mimicking the body’s own joint lubricant. Reliving suffers from stiffness and pain for extended periods of time. Clinical studies have shown that hyaluronic acid relieved pain better than a placebo and are providing sufferers with relief of pain and stiffness for extended periods of time.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are forms of amino sugar found naturally occurring in the body. Both play a role in the formation and repair of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a protein molecule that aids in giving cartilage its elasticity.
Studies have shown that taking glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates provided patients with pain relief similar to that of NSAID drugs and may slow cartilage damage in joints.

There are hundreds of types of arthritis, and millions of sufferers. Use natural alternatives for arthritis pain and inflammation.




*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


Make your own Fruit & Veggie Wash

Use this solution to effectively clean your fruits and veggies. Studies have shown that 3 parts water to 1 part white vinegar removes 98% of bacteria compared to 85% with a fruit and veggie wash.*
Here is our favorite recipe:
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/3 Cup White Vinegar
  • 20 Drops Nutribiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract
Mix well and use in a spray bottle to clean fruits and veggies. Spray well and rinse. For larger items such as lettuce, broccoli, or a large volume of fruits the best method is to soak them in the solution, soak a second time in fresh water then rinse.