Good Health News - July 2015

5 FOODS THAT HELP ARTHRITIS• Broccoli: Broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables,may help reduce your risk for developing arthritis! Acompound found in broccoli, sulforaphane, preventsinflammation and may also slow down the symptomsof osteoarthritis (particularly the destruction of cartilagein joints). For more health benefits of broccoli,read here.• Almonds: Not only are they healthy for your heart, butalmonds may also help relieve symptoms of arthritis.Almonds and other nuts contain monosaturated fatsand omega-3s, which are effective anti-inflammatoryagents. They also provide vitamin E and magnesium,both of which may help reduce your risk for developingchronic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis.• Oranges: Citrusy foods that are rich in vitamin C,such as oranges, may be helpful for people sufferingfrom arthritis. In one 2002 study, researchers foundthat those who had a higher intake of vitamin C had asignificantly reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.These fruits also contain antioxidants that helpprevent inflammation from occurring in the body.• Beets: Betalain, a powerful antioxidant found in beets,is known to be an effective anti-inflammatory, whichmay help to bring pain relief to arthritis sufferers! Formore health benefits of beets, read here.• Garlic: Fresh garlic is very potent and great forstrengthening our immune system and for relievingarthritis symptoms. It contains chemicals, like allicin,that exhibits strong anti-inflammatory properties. Garlicis also rich in sulfur, which helps repair cartilagedamage and relieves muscle and joint pain!LIFE PROGRAM“Since we’ve been cominghere, Poppy has madeso many improvementsand has learned to do somuch. When we first came2 years ago, Poppy’s movementsand skills were verylimited. She couldn’t roll,she couldn’t pick things up,she couldn’t hold things,and she couldn’t sit withoutthrowing herself back. Nowshe can roll, she can holdthings, use her hands, andshe can sit with minimalsupport. She’s almost crawling, she can stand, and can even takesteps with support. The LIFE Program has taught Poppy so muchand she is now on her way to crawling, something we didn’t thinkwould ever be possible.”- Haley Lyons, Poppy’s motherMini ProgramFor: kids 0-12 & 12-16 with CP, ABI or stroke Frequency: 2times a week, 2 hours/day Duration: Ongoing as neededMaxi ProgramFor: kids 0-12 & 12-16 with CP, ABI or stroke Frequency: 5times a week, 4.5 hours/day Duration: 4 weeksContact us if you are interested in booking for 2015.For more information, visit our website:www.healthinmotionrehab.com.Have something you’d like to share?E-mail us! We’d love to hear from you. Send your stuff to:healthinmotion@bellnet.cawww.facebook.com/EnabledKidswww.facebook.com/healthinmotionrehabwww.twitter.com/EnabledKids