If you suffer from the pains and discomfort of arthritis it may help you to know that one of the causes of this and other chronic diseases is the acidity in your system. This acidity is caused by a diet high in protein and processed foods. There are studies that show that the goji berry may have alkalizing properties, which means it will neutralize the acids in your body.
When treating my arthritis patients, I have recommended using arthritis remedies like goji berry juice and have seen great results. These natural arthritis remedies usually help the patient by reducing the inflammation and/or the acidity. The goji berry is believed to alleviate both.
Other natural arthritis remedies include Omega-3 Fatty Acids. These acids are found in cold water fish like salmon, herring, and sardines. You can also find Omega-3 Fatty Acids in some nuts or seeds, like flax seeds. Fatty acids like these are essential to the health and function of our bodies, but we can not produce them on our own, so it is important to include foods that contain them in our diets. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are used as a natural remedy for arthritis since they help to decrease inflammation.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids can be broken down into three types, ALA (a-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Your body benefits most from the EPA and DHA fatty acids. These acids specifically have shown in extensive research to reduce inflammation and the risk factors associated with other chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer as well as arthritis.
Unfortunately, Americans don't eat nearly enough Omega-3 containing foods. We typically eat only a fraction of the recommended amounts. It is recommended that Omega-3's take up 1/4 to 1/2 of our fat intake. Our diets are mostly filled with Omega-6 fatty acids, which are also essential, but can lead to inflammation, rather than prevent or reduce it, if eaten too much. Omega-6's are commonly found in safflower, sunflower, corn, sesame, walnut, and primrose oils.
If you have been looking for natural arthritis remedies then I recommend that you begin taking goji berry juice and a pure, pharmaceutical grade Omega-3 supplement. This will help to alleviate your inflammation. Make sure that your Omega-3 supplement has the right ratio of EPA and DHA in it. The recommended dosing for adults is 1-3 grams daily of EPA and DHA. You may have to wait 2-3 weeks to notice results but when you do, it will be worth the wait.
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