Everyday pain management ideas

For my final post this week, I am sharing a sample  menu ideas  from an article about creating your own anti-inflammatory diet plan.  There are, of course, many other options but this should help anyone who is interested to get off to a good start! Diet Menu There are certain food items which help in the prevention of inflammation, and certain foods which cause inflammation. An anti-inflammatory diet is a healthy diet that ensures prevention of serious conditions. Here is a sample diet menu. Feel free to modify the menu. You can add your favorite dishes to the menu or remove the ones you don't like. However, keep in mind that the foods which you include in your menu are among anti-inflammatory foods. Breakfast Ideas Oatmeal Mixed fruits with whole grain toast Whole grain toast with almond butter spread and grape juice Lunch Ideas Salad and chicken with steamed vegetables Turkey curry with brown rice Apple with spinach (whole grain) san

    Arthritis The number one cause of disability in America, according to the Center for Disease Control is arthritis. Symptoms of arthritis include finding it difficult to perform daily tasks where you use your hands, or  a painful, sharp sensation in your joints. If you experience these symptoms, you may have arthritis. A compound in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) was found by University of Michigan researchers  to alleviate arthritis pain. Drinking green tea in the morning and night may help soothe joint pain. Hot green  tea works better is of more benefit, because the steam releases more of the EGCG compound. Psoriasis Green tea can help combat psoriasis, a sometimes painful condition in which the skin flakes and causes lesions. Medical College of Georgia researchers tested green tea in association with psoriasis, finding that the tea reduced skin cell production rates, therefore benefiting persons with this autoimmune disease. If you are

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Have you been hearing all the hype about Omega-3s lately?  What's up with that?  I am hoping to help explain that to you in this post.   Omega 3s have been reported to be an important nutrient of late.  According to Dr. William Smith of the University of Michigan, fish oil significantly reduces the production and effectiveness of prostaglandins, the culprit behind the scenes in inflammatory processes in the human body.  In his studies, he says there are three mechanisms responsible for this: 1) Fewer prostaglandins are synthesized from Omega 3 oils as compared to  their cousins, the Omega 6 class.  Prostaglandins formed from Omega 6 oils are more likely to enhance the inflammatory process. 2) Omega 3 oils compete with Omega 6 oils for conversion to prostaglandins.  The enzymes involved in this biochemical process are known as COX-1 and COX-2 .  By increasing intake of Omega 3 oils more of the binding sites on COX-1 and COX-2 become blocked, so  fewer Omega 6 oils can g

Who knew that adding a little extra flavor to your meals could also have health benefits? Many of the well known herbs and spices have known medicinal properties.  As I have been explaining in my posts this week, some foods can actually combat inflammation, which in turn can reduce pain. There are numerous references to this on the internet, in books, magazines, and the like.  Just to give you some idea, here are some of the most potent anti-inflammatory herbs and spices as per a post from Reader's Digest: Cayenne:  Capsaicin, if applied in the form of cream or ointment, short-circuits pain by depleting nerve cells of a chemical called substance P, which helps transfer pain signals along nerve endings to the brain  It is used for treating shingles pain and diabetes-related nerve pain. For a cold remedy, sprinkle some on your dinner plate. Cayenne shrinks blood vessels in your nose and throat, relieving congestion. Cinnamon : As is true of many other spices, cinnamon ha