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Originally Posted by hackskii But ibuprofen is hard on the liver.
There are natural anti-inflamitories like fish oils, cayenne, Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Ginger, Boswellin.
These are safer too.
There are more if you give me a PM and let me get home to my books then I can help more.
My best book got borrowed and it will be some time before she gives it back:( |
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Barley green is a good anti-inflammatory agent.
Also eat a lot of pineapple as bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory that also speeds healing.
Ice every 4 hours or a cold (wet) compress.
Black cherry juice is a popular folk remedy for arthritus (2) eight ounce glasses a day.
Massage or stroking the muscle near the affected joint. Dont massage the joint itself.
10-15 minutes.
EPA or eicosapentaenoic acid helps to reduce inflammation by stimulating the production of prostaglandins.
500-1000 mg of Vitamin C.
Suger makes arthritis worse or joint stiffness.
Iron supplements can cause pain and swelling.
Magnetic thearpy is good.
Cayenne can be made into a paste too and applied to the effected area.