Smart Weight Loss January 2018

7 FLAX
For more than seven thousand
years, flax has been grown all over the
world due to its powerful healing powers.
Flax is commonly known for it’s high levels
of Omega 3 ALA which fights inflammation
and swelling. Omega 3 fatty acids
restrict the inflammatory activities that
are associated with joint pain and gout.
Using Flax oil can help to ease sudden and
severe pain in the joint as well as inflammation
of the joints.
8 TURMERIC
Widely recognized for its powerful
anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is
one herb that can be used in the treatment
of a spectrum of medical conditions
such as joint pains, arthritis and gout. This
natural pain reliever is effective because
of its high curcumin and curcuminoids
contents that help fight inflammation.
One study done at the University of Arizona
showed that daily consumption of
turmeric helps in treatment of inflammation.
Results indicated that turmeric
fights inflammation of joints to a certain
extent. The conclusion arrived at was that
turmeric blocked protein production on
genes that direct blood vessels found in
joint areas to swell and become inflamed.
This popular orange-yellow spice is also
used in the treatment of sore and achy
joints. A study published in 2009 compared
the effects of curcumin, the active
ingredient found in turmeric, with
ibuprofen in 107 patients who had keen
osteoarthritis. The study concluded that
curcumin was equally as effective as ibuprofen
in alleviating joint pain and improving
knee function.
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