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.
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Best herbal remedies for joint pain
Date: 2003-04-21 11:50 pm (UTC)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