June 4th, 2008 -- Posted in nutrition |
I am a big fan of omega oil as I have seen the good it has done for people, especially with arthritis and high blood pressure, so I read the following points with interest.
If you want to see the full article, andI recommend you do, then visit here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/food_matters/omega.shtml
| After analysing existing research into omega-3, its surprise conclusion was that there was little evidence that fish oil could reduce the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. Indeed, it even suggested that fish oil supplements could increase the risk. |
| However, this review shouldn’t change the prevailing attitude to omega-3 - it doesn’t alter the Government’s advice to eat oily fish. Even the author of the report, Lee Hooper of the University of East Anglia’s School of Medicine and Health Policy, isn’t calling for these recommendations to change, but suggests that there should be more research to find out whether it is right to recommend large amounts of fish oil to people with heart disease. |
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May 29th, 2008 -- Posted in Arthritis |
If you suffer from arthritis, then getting relief from this condition is probably always at the forefront of your mind, not only when you are experiencing pain from it, but also in the pain free moments you will tend to think about it as well, as you try to find a way of preventing it from affecting you again in the future.
Now, we all know there are lots of pain relief drugs on the market, but as this site is called natural good health, we thought we would look at some alternative remedies for arthritis pain relief, however bear in mind that these are not medical recommendations and you may want to consult with a physician before trying any of them. That said, lets have a look at whats out there.
One of the first areas we can look at is Omega 3 oil. Omega 3 is normally found in oily fish such as Salmon or Tuna for instance (although not the tinned Tuna s they strip all the natural oil out of it - WHY?). This oil has got to be up there as one of my favourite supplements for the body. It does so much good for you it is hard to know where to start, and I’m not just talking arthritis I’m talking about your blood pressure and heart too, to name but a few. Now how it works with arthritis is that it helps to reduce inflammation and keep joins supple.
Another supplement that is aimed at the joints is Glucosamine. Glucosamine helps to reduce pain of arthritis and assist with mobility, but more importantly it helps strengthen cartilage so it may prevent further arthritis around the joint areas.
Ginger, an natural anti-oxidant, can also bring relief and can be consumed through supplements or food. Especially if you like Asian style food as Ginger is highly used within that kind of diet, and I would use fresh ginger rather than the powdered stuff.
One final thing to take into consideration when looking at arthritis prevention is exercise. Exercise is important to keep your joints flexible and muscles strong. Strong muscles surrounding the joints and bones help support the joints making them less likely to develop arthritis, although if your arthritis is already very painful, take it easy as you build up your exercise regime.
Finally, if you want a good resource on natural treatments for arthritis, please click HERE for one of our recommended websites.
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