Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

Originally post on David Ogdens Blog

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Vitamin D deficiency is a source of chronic inflammation. Vitamin D is actually a hormone, not a vitamin, and is very important in many functions of your body. Supplementation is highly recommend since deficiency is very common (and linked to many other health conditions). There is much debate currently on what doses of vitamin D you need, or even what level is normal when you get your vitamin D levels checked. There is also debate on how safe sun exposure is as a source of vitamin D. Almost everyone in the northern US or Europe is deficient in vitamin D and this leads to many health issues (depression and MS for example). So although there is currently no consensus on how much vitamin D you need or which source it is safest to get it from, there is consensus that it is important and you need adequate amounts!

Anti-inflammatory herbs to add to cooking include turmeric (also comes in supplement form – use 200 mg twice daily), ginger, and rosemary. Ginger makes a great tea, or adds flavour to water. Teas in general (white and green tea especially) are rich in antioxidant compounds that can benefit inflammation. Other foods that can contribute to an anti-inflammatory diet include dark chocolate, garlic, and red onions.

Another herb that shows great benefit is boswellia or "Indian frankincense". Cetyl myristoleate is an oil found in fish and butter which acts as an anti-inflammatory and joint lubricant – it can be taken orally or topically. Another topical agent which can have an effect for arthritis pain is capsaicin cream which comes from hot peppers and works by depleting substance P (which transmits pain signals to the brain). Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is an essential fatty acid that is beneficial. GLA supplements come in the form of evening primrose, black currant oil, and borage oil. A friend of mine recently told me about essential oils, and I will try some for my mom and see how it benefits her. Resveratrol is another helpful compound for inflammation.

Proteolytic enzymes taken between meals are great for inflammation and have been shown to reduce joint degeneration. They work by neutralizing pro-inflammatory substances so that repair and regeneration of tissues can occur. One of these enzymes is bromelain which is also found in pineapple and another is papain which is found in papaya. Products vary widely, so I recommend you follow the labeling instructions for dosing. Pancreatin may interfere with folic acid absorption, so make sure you are supplementing if taking this.

Glucosamine and chondroitin (as well as MSM) can be beneficial by giving your body what it needs to rebuild the cartilage and synovial fluid in your joints.

David Ogden
CEO TheInterbiz LLC
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