Sorry it took me so long to get back with you on this. I know your doc gave you an anti inflammatory but here's the info in case you're still interested:
GINGER AND TURMERIC: people in study report at least some relief from pain and swelling. no side effects. You can drink ginger tea.
PINEAPPLE: research suggests that bromelain, a chemical in pineapple, helps prevent inflammation. Trainers have recommended pineapple to athletes to prevent and treat sports injuries.
RED PEPPER: contains a pain-relieving chemical called capsaicin which triggers the body to release endorphins. also contains aspirin-like compounds called salicylates. Helpful when taken as food, but also when applied to the skin. Old Thyme Herbs carries a salve and a soap, as well as other products, for arthritis/joint pain, in which the main ingredient is red pepper. They have stores in Kenwood and Milford and are also online at www.oldthymeherbs.com . I have bought from them and find their products to be very high-quality.
STINGING NETTLE: I don't have a lot of info on this, except that you can eat the leaves as a vegetable
OREGANO: Oregano is a powerful antioxidant.
ARNICA: This can be taken as a homeopathic, or you can buy an arnica salve or cream or ointment and apply it topically.
Most of the above information is based on either first-hand experience, or by referencing THE GREEN PHARMACY by James A. Duke Ph.D.
Basically with the dietary herbs/foods such as ginger, oregano, pineapple, I would recommend simply trying to incorporate more of them into your diet. Let me know if you have any other questions or anything.
Best herbal remedies for joint pain
GINGER AND TURMERIC: people in study report at least some relief from pain and swelling. no side effects. You can drink ginger tea.
PINEAPPLE: research suggests that bromelain, a chemical in pineapple, helps prevent inflammation. Trainers have recommended pineapple to athletes to prevent and treat sports injuries.
RED PEPPER: contains a pain-relieving chemical called capsaicin which triggers the body to release endorphins. also contains aspirin-like compounds called salicylates. Helpful when taken as food, but also when applied to the skin. Old Thyme Herbs carries a salve and a soap, as well as other products, for arthritis/joint pain, in which the main ingredient is red pepper. They have stores in Kenwood and Milford and are also online at www.oldthymeherbs.com . I have bought from them and find their products to be very high-quality.
STINGING NETTLE: I don't have a lot of info on this, except that you can eat the leaves as a vegetable
OREGANO: Oregano is a powerful antioxidant.
ARNICA: This can be taken as a homeopathic, or you can buy an arnica salve or cream or ointment and apply it topically.
Most of the above information is based on either first-hand experience, or by referencing THE GREEN PHARMACY by James A. Duke Ph.D.
Basically with the dietary herbs/foods such as ginger, oregano, pineapple, I would recommend simply trying to incorporate more of them into your diet. Let me know if you have any other questions or anything.
peace,
Christina