arthritis

[styersky]

Probably one of the most common ailments of those who are aging is arthritis.

No doubt the raw way of eating helps any ailment. But what foods or actions do you believe is the major cause contributing to arthritis. As a result of the minor knee surgery I had 6 weeks ago, my doctor has now told me that he saw a bit of arthritis during the surgery and thinks the minor complications I am experiencing is due to that minor arthritis. So I am searching . . .

Never had any idea I had any arthritis so now I am curious and anxious to hopefully stop it in its tracks.

[EZ rider]

Jay Kordich in his book "The Juiceman's Power of Juicing" on page 232 recommends pineapple to relieve arthritis. I like to put pineapple into some of my smoothies like the pineapple / orange smoothie, its one of my favorites.

[styersky]

Thanks . . . I love pineapple and will begin eating it more often.

[Blazin'Jane]

Exercise is a big help. I ahd an ortho pod tell me I was arthritic and prescribed ibuprofen, etc. I didn't like that, so got into more exercise, yoga, etc., and I'm arthritis free. Also, glucasamine helps. It's a natural product that helps with joint ailments. I swear by it.

[styersky]

THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO ! ! !

In researching today, one thing that really interests me is that ph balance is important in defeating arthritis. I have been interested in ph balance and now I really believe that combining RAW with ph balancing is extremely important.

Exercise has to be very important also. I usually walk about 3 miles most days but for the past 6 weeks have not been able to do so. The surgeon told me today he wants me to begin walking now, so I am thrilled to get back into exercise. Exercise does a lot of things for us, and one thing is that it helps with ph balance I understand.

Keep the comments coming. THANKS!

[Dakini]

I've read (from Jean Carter) that foods must likely to trigger arthritis are:
corn, wheat, oranges, oats, rye, coffee, grapefruit, tomato (anything nightshade). (I've left out the meat and dairy triggers for obvious reasons :) )Foods that relieve it are: vegetarian diet (yes!) and ginger.