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.
LIke I said, no nightshades is completely unscientific. I suspect the people it works for are allergic to the stuff being eliminated.
Ugh, I just agreed to sing in the choir tomorrow, which means leaving at 8:45. So early!
Other than that, I've just gone to see my father and done a lot of work on the DVR.
Ugh, I just agreed to sing in the choir tomorrow, which means leaving at 8:45. So early!
choir member for the 8:30 service gives thou the stink eye.
Not to mention that we are asked to sing both services both tomorrow and Easter.
Which in Texas speak means - up early and we won't even beat the Baptists to lunch.