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James Goodrich's avatar

Thanks so much Dr.Malone for this post. My wife is an OR nurse and always buys organic and or American grown foods. I, because I’m dumb, never paid attention to it. After reading your very educational post I think it’s time for me to pay more attention to the foods I buy!!! As I get older and time has taken its toll on my body I do pay attention to what I eat and how it affects my joint pain. Certain breads and processed sugary foods inflame my bad knees to the point that I limp and struggle on stairs. When I eat better my knees are better. I believe it is joint inflammation from specific grains. Trying to buy better and eat better foods. J.Goodrich

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Shelley's avatar

The breads with the best texture and flavor are the worse ones for inflammation. I only buy Roma Sandwich bread - two slices only 23 carbs and it does not inflame my joints like other breads/buns do. Also potatoes and dairy can inflame too.

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D D's avatar

Organic? Wheat is one of the worst offenders.

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James Goodrich's avatar

I’m working at a gym and a trainer I know there said sugary things (like cherry pies 🙄) are horrible for arthritis. Every now and then I have a cherry pie….

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D D's avatar

James; This may sound strange, but check out using organic peanut oil on your joints. My mother first turned me on to this remedy from Edgar Cayce. Both my husband and I have used it successfully.

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James Goodrich's avatar

By the way always loved John Denver was sad when I heard he died.

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James Goodrich's avatar

Never heard of that. Stupid question do I put it right on my knee??

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D D's avatar

Yes, any joints that are sore. It's not an instant cure, but after repeated use it definitely can reduce soreness. Massage it in, even a little heat for absorbing. My mother was motivated, her sister died from complications of arthritis. (John was a complicated man. He treated my son and I with generosity and trust. I was also his massage therapist, he had a funky toe.)

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Shelley's avatar

I do too at Christmas and Thanksgiving when I have company. I get one each, cherry and apple! I do by cherries when they are in season! You should by the book Eat Right for Your Type. It has all foods as beneficial, neutral or avoid for each blood type.

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Connie L's avatar

However, organic tart cherry juice is really helpful for anti inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. 😉 Bonus that tart cherry juice has naturally occurring melatonin so my daily glass helps me sleep well!

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Jean's avatar

Can't vouch for innocence - but as a former horse owner, when my knees get really angry - I coat them with Absorbine Jr. It is a bit fragrant. The pain is gone for quite awhile. Never fails to amaze and reward me.

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