Some of the top and best possible dietetic changes for joints, muscle, tendons, ligaments etc., – particularly for those suffering from arthritis and misc. body pains etc.

Make sure to avoid any ingredient or food you are allergic or intolerant to – discussed in this article.

Also speak to your doctor before making any changes in your treatment plan!

The best foods to build muscle include items high in protein and low in saturated fat – including eggs, chicken, turkey, Greek yogurt, Cottage cheese, Salmon, Tuna, beans and skimmed milk etc.

• Green tea is a refreshing beverage that you can enjoy while protecting your joints – that reduce inflammation and slow the cartilage destruction.
• High-fibre foods – include more fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds that are high in fibre which can help reduce uric acid.
• Potassium-rich foods – like avocado, raw cultured dairy, coconut water, salmon, squash, bananas and apricots can help balance intracellular fluid relieving gout.
• Celery is useful for treating a wide range of joint pains, gout, kidney and liver infections, skin disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary tract infections.

Consuming celery seed extract and celery juice been shown to decrease uric acid build-up in the body.

• Fresh berries and cherries – Berries and especially cherries, strawberries can help neutralize uric acid.
• Cherries and Grapes: Make a natural anti-inflammatory non-alcoholic cocktail by mixing equal parts of unsweetened black cherry juice with dark grape juice. Drink 3 to 6 glasses daily until the pain has eased.
• Make a calcium broth by making an oxtail or thighbone stew cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and ginger to strengthen bones and stimulate bone growth.

Drink a large bowl of the broth daily for 1 month.

• Raw Apple Cider Vinegar – helps treat gout and arthritis.

Mix one teaspoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.

Drink it two to three times daily.

If you find this remedy helpful, increase the dosage to up to two tablespoons.

You can also add honey to the remedy to boost the body’s anti-inflammatory response.

• Olive oil has tons of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Including lots of olive oil in your diet has also been shown to increase levels of bone and calcium absorption.
• Pineapple – contains anti-inflammatory bromelain.
• Walnuts are nutrient-dense and loaded with compounds that may help reduce the inflammation associated with joint disease.
• Plant-based drinks (such as soya drink) with added calcium.
• Turmeric – powerful for healing, pain reliever – a noted anti-inflammatory spice.

Foods to avoid:

Certain foods considered to be important factors in the development and deterioration of arthritis.

• Patient suffering from arthritic conditions should avoid dairy products, chocolate, citrus fruits, coffee, red meat, peppers, white flour, refined sugar, eggplants, grapefruits, capsicums, additives, fried, fast, processed food and potatoes as they may aggravate the condition.
• Over-acidic diet can increase problems such as gout or arthritis.
• Foods high in purines – Purines are an amino acid that forms uric acid.
• High purines foods include fatty red meat, shellfish, small fish, mushrooms, organ meats such as liver, kidneys, sweet breads, brains, peas, lentils, and spinach.
• Fried foods and hydrogenated oils like soybean, vegetable, corn, and canola oil can aggravate gout.
• White table salt – Sodium as it can cause tissue swelling and increase gout.
• Refined carbohydrates – Sugar and other refined carbohydrates can make insulin resistance and gout worse.
• Eliminate soda including diet soda altogether as they are loaded with sweeteners either natural or artificial.
• Avoid smoking and consuming excess alcohol, as doing so can increases uric acid and toxicity of the liver and deplete the body of vital nutrients needed for joint health.
• Manage your stress, worries and tensions, as they tighten the back muscles.
• Certain medicines such as Steroids, blood thinners, thyroid medication, diuretics, and aluminium-containing substances, which can deplete bone mass and speed up osteoporosis.
• High doses of vitamin A can speed up bone loss and weaken the back.
• Coffee consumption can cause dehydration and calcium excretion through the urine, and nicotine reduces blood flow to the spine.
• Eliminate carbonated soft drinks, yeast and sugars, especially processed, bleached sugars.
• Control obesity and inactivity, as they are key risk factors in developing arthritic disorders. Studies show that shedding just 10 percent of total body weight can produce healthful effects.

For your particular health problem(s), or to change your medications it is strongly suggested to avoid self-medication and consult your GP / health provider or Mind & Body Holistic Health Clinic.

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