Anti Inflammatory Plant that Helps in Arthritis

•  JOINT pain can very much impact day to day living, though fortunately there are several ways which you may be able to relieve it.

 

 

• Joint pain is a very common problem with many possible causes, but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis, according to the NHS. Versus Arthritis explains that a joint is where two or more bones meet, such as in the fingers, knees, and shoulders, and they hold bones in place and allow them to move freely within limits.
• The Arthritis Foundation (AF) says that curcumin, also known as turmeric, is a “potent anti-inflammatory”.
• Turmeric is a common spice and a major ingredient in curry powder.
• It says that “curcumin blocks inflammatory cytokines and enzymes, including 5-LOX and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the target of the drug celecoxib".
• The organisation notes that in 2016, an industry-sponsored systematic review of randomised controlled trials found that 1,000 mg a day of curcumin “reduced OA pain and inflammation as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and ibuprofen”.
• It notes: “Another 2016 study suggests curcumin might help prevent bone breakdown in people with RA.”
• However, it warns that high doses of turmeric can act as a blood thinner and cause an upset stomach.
• It also says that you should avoid turmeric/curcumin if you take blood thinners such as warfarin or are about to have surgery, are pregnant or have gallbladder disease.
• Around 10 million people in the UK are thought to have arthritis and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
• The NHS encourages those living with arthritis to eat a healthy and balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.
• It explains that diets should consist of a variety of foods from all five food groups.
• The health body adds that you should include milk and dairy foods, and foods containing fat and sugar.
• Some foods can actually trigger inflammation, so if you have an arthritis diagnosis it may be worth cutting these down in your diet.
• Research suggests that processed foods, food with added sugars and red meats may cause inflammation.
• The AF says: “When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state, which can trigger pain and other symptoms.
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• “And what you eat may increase inflammation and set you up for other chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes