Looking at the low glycemic diet -- ginger and turmeric. I've read a bunch of studies that Turmeric is a well-known anti- inflammatory. I learned about it when I was having an asthmaish day - I ate something curry flavored and suddenly felt miraculously better . and then I read about it. While I don't think it will cure anything - I think I would be beneficial.

Is there preventative stuff for arthritis? My whole family has it, so I'm pretty much guaranteed to get it. But I need my hands! I use them a lot; I'm a musician! And, you know, also for the typing on the internets.

Teppy in terms of the no nightshades diet (no potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, sweet peppers (green, red,yellow, orange etc) no hot peppers (chili pepper etc) - a) No scientific evidence for it.None. b) My Mother is on it an it helps a lot - as in she works out 3 days a week at the gym normally but if she cheats she has to walk with cane for a few days.

So on the no nightshades things (which is a misnomer cause you can have white and black pepper on it, even though those are nightshades) it is worth a try but does not work for everybody. Good thing about it. Anyone I know it has worked for you get really noticeable improvement within 3 days. So if Tim wants to he can test it for three days and if it does not work, cross off the list. No need to give it a long test.

I'd be delighted to add ginger and turmeric, and could dump potatoes and eggplant, but the lack of tomatoes and peppers in my life would be a hardship I don't think I could bear.

After going through bunion surgery for the hope of doing another marathon in my life I started having pain in the top of my foot. Doctor says it is arthritis! Really doc, it wasn't there before the surgery. Grrr.

I know Glucosamine and Chondroitin helped a great deal for my knees and hips when I did a lot of mileage. A Lot.

a lot of Hubby's arthritis started with surgery.

Yeah, the surgeon tried to pass it off as unrelated, but it didn't come on that quickly. It kind of defeats the purpose.

The main thing you can to to possibly prevent or reduce arthritis is try to relieve stress on the joints. That can include ergonomic workspaces and addressing any mechanical issues that affect the feet and knees. Also, pick your ancestors wisely.

The only diet changes I know of with any research support are a Mediterranean-style diet and drinking more milk.

Ben's headed off to the junior prom. Sniffle.

Aaaannd - no one is coming to hang out or eat with us.

FTR - things that got done.

litter
carpet spotted
3 rooms vacuumed (thanks to mac)
back porch swept
dog poop picked up
grill cleaned
entry swept

oh and some food made, BUT thank goodness not a lot. Now I have lunches for the week prepared.

I sat out on the patio and read, and also filled up a large paper yard waste bag with vines. If I declared my backyard a vine garden, I'd be a master gardener without having to lift a finger. Alas.