Did You Know, Family, Food and Health

Arthritis Pain Relief – Superstition vs. Science

A dozen gin-soaked raisins a day provide natural pain relief.
Bottom Line: No scientific study has ever shown that gin-soaked raisins reduce arthirtis pain or inflammation.
Drinking cider vinegar eases pain.
Bottom Line: Apple cider vinegar belongs in your kitchen, not in your medicine chest.
Dairy products make arthritis worse.
Bottom Line: In a very few people, limiting dairy products may help ratchet down arthritis symptoms – but it could simply be because they have a degree of lactose intolerance.  Dairy products are safe for most people with arthritis to enjoy.
Nightshade vegtables aggravate arthritis.
Bottom Line: People with arthritis may actually benefit from nightshades.
A low-acid diet lessens arthritis pain.
Bottom Line: Just like drinking acidic vinegar won’t detent stiffness and pain, neither will avoiding acidic foods.
A raw food diet relieves symptons
Bottom Line: Eating plenty of uncooked fruits and vegtables is a good idea, as long as you ramp up slowly so the extra fibre won’t cause stomach discomfort.  But it’s not clear that such a dietary change itself will bring arthritis relief.
When it comes to red wine, the more the better.
Bottom Line: Keep it in moderation – no more that 2 drinks per day for women – not more than 3 drinks a day for men.  A number of arthritis medication may negatively interact with alcohol – always be sure to let your doctor know how much you drink.
Coffee causes gout.
Bottom Line: Too much coffee will make you jittery and keep you up at night, but it does not cause gout, and may actually lower your risk of gout.
Consuming gelatin strenghtens joints
Bottom Line: Gelatin doesn’t travel intact to a particular part of the body.  When digested, its components – such as amino acids – are needed for all kinds of tissues, enzymes and various biological processes.
Citrus fruits causes inflammation
Bottom Line: Don’t shy away from citrus fruits.  The vitamin C they contain might not only protect against OA pain, but it also is critical in the formation of both collagen and protecoglycans – the major components of cartilage.  In addition, vitamin C, an antioxident, can quench free radicals, which are capable of damaging cartilage, causing inflammation and pain.
Fasting relieves RA pain
Bottom Line: When it comes to food, a better way to get relief from RA is to lose excess weight with a healthy diet,

http://www.arthritistoday.org/

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Prevagen – Clearer Thinking-Gift From the Sea

PrevagenWhere did I put my keys, my glasses?

What  was I saying?  DUH!

Sometimes we forget that our brains are aging as well as our bodies.  Prevagen Professional is for people who are concerned with memory problems, which is associated with aging.  Prevagen is a dietary supplement that  supports a healthy brain function.

Quincy Bioscience has introduced over-the-counter supplements containing the jellyfish protein.

Evidence suggests some individuals derive a greater benefit from a larger dose of apoequorin.

Apoaequorin is a calcium-binding protein derived from a species of jellyfish and has demonstrated neuroprotective properties by buffering excessive levels of intracellular calcium in brain cells

 

 

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Quincy Bioscience, a research-based biotechnology company, presented data  which demonstrates an apoaequorin-containing supplement is able to significantly improve cognitive function for adults with memory concerns. The trial findings were shared today in the “Hot Topics” category at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Paris.”

Remember vitamins for your body are essential, but don’t forget (no pun intended) a vitamin for your brain.

    Hey, they even have a supplement for man’s best friend.  Neutricks Bottlewww.prevagen.com

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Did You Know

Skinny Girl Margarita

skinny margaritaCongratulations Bethenny Frankel on your creation of the skinny girl margarita.  According to the Huffington Post, Bethenny’s “skinny girl margarita was acquired by the world’s 4th largest spirits company Fortune Brands’ Beam Global — which distributes the likes of Jim Beam bourbon and Sauza tequila — for a price tag insiders have placed at $120 million.”

In an interview Bethanny stated that when she first introduced the skinny girl margarita she was told that this would never be profitable and no one would ever want to drink it.

Good going Bethanny…you did not take no for an answer.Bethenny Frankel

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce(s) clear Tequila (Sauza or clear premium tequila)
  • A splash of fresh lime juice
  • A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and salt (or sugar) if you’d like. Makes one serving. If you prefer a frozen Skinny Margarita, crush ice in a blender, then pour in ingredients.
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