Arthritis relief from cold weather and/or rainy conditions can often be a difficult remedy to come by. Bluntly stated, arthritis pain is either due to inflammation or joint stiffness. That’s why the prescription drugs for arthritis are mainly anti-inflammatory drugs. However, in this article we are not going to elaborate on the side-effects and health hazards of these COX-1 and COX-II inhibitors.

So, we need to provide the body with some highly effective, all natural, anti-inflammatory supplements or foods. The following nutrients can assist your body in managing and even abolishing the chronic inflammation:

1. I suggest concentrated, pure Ginger (a very natural potent ant-inflammatory agent).
2. Since our pancreas drastically reduces the production of fibrolytic and proteolytic enzymes after the age of 27 (yeah, I know…how did they come up with this number? who knows!), we need to ingest high quality fibrolytic and proteolytic enzymes. The #1 function of these enzymes is anti-inflammatory. The most potent formula is Vitalzym.
3. Fish oils, fresh pineapple (bromelain), apple cider vinegar, and potent aloe vera among many other foods also have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
The next step would be to deal with damaged cartilage and tissues surrounding the inflamed joints. We need to find out which nutrients could assist in re-building the cartilage and tissues! In this case, it may be sulpher (such as in onions and garlic), glucosamine, chondroitin, and others. Make sure you supplement with products that pass the ‘Criteria To Select the Right Supplements’!

Also, make sure you limit nutrients that may aggravate certain symptoms; for example: milk, red meat and table salt in the case of arthritis.

And – of course – protect your joints and body against the cold weather, rain and wind. Cold constricts the arteries and veins in your body, thereby slowing down circulation and blood supply to the joints and tissues. Make sure you stay warm and take advantage of hot packs, whirlpools etc. Oh, I know what you are thinking…shouldn’t I use cold packs if I have inflamed joints? Most conventional doctors (and even therapists) would agree, but I don’t! Out body’s inflammatory process is a healing response and the cold slows down or inhibits this healing response…plan and simple!

Yours in Optimal Health,

Dr. Mike.

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