Arthritis and Thyroid support
Main foods that flare up arthritis Fibrin and inflammation
- Sugar
- Nightshade vegetables
- Blackened, BBQ foods
- Fries, process foods
- Gluten
Foods with Proteolytic enzymes (COX-2 inhibitors) reduce arthritis flare
- Bromelain – Pineapple
- Turmeric – add some to water and ginger
- Papain – papaya chewable – help with digestion
- Devils claw – get extract add drops to water throughout the day (analgesic)
- Boswellia – Frankincense (analgesic)
- Ginger – Teas, ginger root in water
- Rutin- St. John’s wort
- Citrus Bioflavonoids – lemon/lime water, grapefruit juice
- Mojave Yucca – root powder, used for temporary use for arthritis pains
Thyroid – Liver stress and toxins effect the thyroid
- Ashwaganda – add a teaspoon to meals once a day. helps the body adapt to temporary normal stress
- Selenium – skin health, energy production and immune function
- Chelated manganese – trace mineral naturally found in bones, liver, kidney and pancreas (supports healthy nerve function for joints and bones)
Make a pitcher of water once a week
- Drops of lemon juice
- Some peeled and grated ginger
- 2 Tsp turmeric powder
- Water
