Six foods we're supposed to eat to help with joint pain

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6 Foods To Eat for Healthy Joints

I have not found green-lipped mussels extraction or glucosamine/chondroitin to be of much help when it comes to arthritis pain. Ibuprofen does help, but I don't like to take it unless I have to because it can cause stomach ulcers. I did recently buy some Ginger Tea and I plan to drink that daily just because its refreshing and has many health benefits.
 

Umm,…. The article recommends yogurt as one of the top six foods, then tells us to limit dairy foods. cheese is not part of a Mediterranean diet? Are they serious? The French, Italians, Greeks, Spanish eat cheese all the time.
I think the article needs some work.
 
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6 Foods To Eat for Healthy Joints

I have not found green-lipped mussels extraction or glucosamine/chondroitin to be of much help when it comes to arthritis pain. Ibuprofen does help, but I don't like to take it unless I have to because it can cause stomach ulcers. I did recently buy some Ginger Tea and I plan to drink that daily just because its refreshing and has many health benefits.
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yes I found the same , none of those things help.. I sometimes take ibuprofen, and occasionally C-Codamol the latter is prescribed for my arthritic pain by my GP... it eases the pain somewhat.. but I can't take pills every day. .. I wouldn't want to.

My daughter who has arthritis in her hand after a serious accident ripped off her fingers and she had to have them sewn back on... swears by Turmeric Golden paste Turmeric Golden Paste for People 200g

She takes a teaspoon either on a spoon, or she puts some in her food every day. .. if she doesn't take it on any one day the pain is all omnipresent..

She discovered it years ago when treating her dogs arthritis... and found this organic compound is also made for humans...
 

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Brookswood said:
Umm,…. The article recommends yogurt as one of the top six foods, then tells us to limit dairy foods. cheese is not part of a Mediterranean diet? Are they serious? The French, Italians, Greeks, Spanish eat cheese all the time.
I think the article needs some work.
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Cheese is also good for your teeth as it keeps the acids in your mouth balanced. It is better to omit dairy and sugar for pain management. I haven't noticed ginger tea helping me with arthritis and I've drunk it for years but it does build your immune, clear your lungs and helps control inflammation so it's a keeper. I use Traditional Medicinals Ginger Aid tea, but there are lots of good ginger teas out there. I hope you find one that suits you.
 
I have a friend who says turmeric supplements help with her arthritis. I swear by decaf green tea. Long story short: After receiving two cortisone injections in my left knee, being told I'd need a knee replacement, substituting green tea (on a hunch) for the sugar free Hawaiian Punch powdered drink mixes I had each day, my stiffness went away within 24 hours. That was probably about 12 years ago. I drink green tea daily, rarely have arthritis pain and haven't had a knee replacement yet.
 
Somebody in this Forum, suggested another mix of 2 ingredients,
for joint and arthritic pain, most who suffer from these pains agreed
that it was good for joints, much better than glucosamine/chondroitin,
I even checked it out, but found nothing bad about it, unfortunately,
my memory has let me down as to what it/they were called, it was
discussed, either last year or 2022.

Anybody remember?

Mike.
 
I know a rehab doctor who believes turmeric is very good for inflammation in the knee. And I know a gastroenterologist who recommends ginger for tummy issues. I think turmeric may have some blood thinning properties, as does ginger, so be aware of that.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I swear by decaf green tea. Long story short: After receiving two cortisone injections in my left knee, being told I'd need a knee replacement, substituting green tea (on a hunch) for the sugar free Hawaiian Punch powdered drink mixes I had each day, my stiffness went away within 24 hours. That was probably about 12 years ago. I drink green tea daily, rarely have arthritis pain and haven't had a knee replacement yet.
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Whoa, now that's a great testimonial. I think I shall have to put that on my shopping list this week! Thanks, @OneEyedDiva ! Is there anything else you're doing/taking (i.e. supplement) in addition to the green tea?
 
Dieticians sure do love that salmon/broccoli meal don't they? Ask them or Google "What is the perfect meal?" and that's what they'll say, or ask about sample meals on almost any diet and there it is. When I went to the eye doctor for dry eyes she told me I should eat salmon and when I said I eat it once a week she said I should eat it every day. I think that much might cause a mercury problem.

I'm going to try Diva's green tea.
 
I eat about a pound of fresh ginger root each week, in small slices in my oatmeal and also in carrot juice. I also eat salad with curry powder and pepper each day and have also started eating some Indian curry foods. If you take in turmeric, make sure to combine with pepper as it greatly improves effectiveness. My curry powder has turmeric in it. I also have added cinnamon, another anti-inflammatory, to my daily oatmeal as well.

All of this works very well for me as I only rarely have to take ibuprofen. Before I started all this, I was taking it almost daily.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I have a friend who says turmeric supplements help with her arthritis. I swear by decaf green tea. Long story short: After receiving two cortisone injections in my left knee, being told I'd need a knee replacement, substituting green tea (on a hunch) for the sugar free Hawaiian Punch powdered drink mixes I had each day, my stiffness went away within 24 hours. That was probably about 12 years ago. I drink green tea daily, rarely have arthritis pain and haven't had a knee replacement yet.
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Wow. I don't really like Green Tea much. It tastes too bland, IMO. But now I will have to try it either as tea or in a supplement.
 
CallMeKate said:
Whoa, now that's a great testimonial. I think I shall have to put that on my shopping list this week! Thanks, @OneEyedDiva ! Is there anything else you're doing/taking (i.e. supplement) in addition to the green tea?
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I take Biotin 1,000 on the regular, which is supposed to help the cells, skin and hair, but I just started taking that daily about a year ago. I take potassium, though I've cut back since I'm in the early stages of renal failure (nothing to be concerned about at this time). I've always taken Lutein for my eyes, take zinc daily and cherry concentrate as recommended by my podiatrist to stave off gout. I do a knee strengthening exercise my orthopedic specialist told me about, which is to lift the leg(s) slowly to 8 counts, then hold for 8 counts and slowly lower the leg(s). I should do that more often. I also use machines at the gym and my mini peddler at home that provide exercise for my legs and body.

@VintageBetter Decaf green tea has become my favorite although we have many teas in the house. I drink tea from a mug (never have used my tea cups), add about 5 squirts of agave, one pack of Splenda and it tastes good. You may have to let it steep a little longer than other teas. My preferred brand is Bromley, which I always seem to get on sale. This is our tea cabinet. We are tea drinkers and have several brands and flavors, including a couple of chai flavors, as well as black tea. More teas are in another cabinet. BTW, my son doesn't like green tea either.

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OneEyedDiva said:
I have a friend who says turmeric supplements help with her arthritis. I swear by decaf green tea. Long story short: After receiving two cortisone injections in my left knee, being told I'd need a knee replacement, substituting green tea (on a hunch) for the sugar free Hawaiian Punch powdered drink mixes I had each day, my stiffness went away within 24 hours. That was probably about 12 years ago. I drink green tea daily, rarely have arthritis pain and haven't had a knee replacement yet.
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I will try green tea, I've never had any. I have plenty of arthritis!
 


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