HEALTHY LIVING FOR MIND, BODY & SKIN.
Arthritis is a crippling disease causing pain and stiffness in the joints which can seem hopeless to tackle. I’ve been inspired to collate this to support three close family members who suffer with both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Whichever you’re struggling with, I hope the below helps give you a guide as to some natural support both in terms of dietary guidance for foods, and to also discuss some nutritional supplements that can help.
If you’re one of the many people who cannot process aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen, don’t panic! There are many other non NSAIDS that you can use for pain relief and to naturally support your symptom
5. FOOD TRIGGERS
Nightshades – This food group can aggravate the pain and inflammation of arthritis. It includes tomatoes, white potatoes, aubergine, bell peppers, paprika and tobacco. Gluten – Just following a gluten-free diet helps some patients experience less joint pain and inflammation
Limit caffeine, alcohol, sugar and dairy
6.FOOD SUPPORT
Increase: Fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel) for omega oils, essential fatty acids boost.
Increase fruit and vegetables especially your leafy greens including spinach, broccoli, cabbage which are rich in B vitamins, omega 3, vitamin E and packed full of anti-inflammatory elements.
Pineapple – Bromelain and Vitamin C. Natural anti inflammatory that can help reduce swelling, bruising and pain.
Apples– rich in flavonoids such as quercetin which has been linked in research to immune system recovery. (Side note: I have found a Quercetin and Nettle supplements by Neals Yard helpful in alleviating my hayfever symptoms for similar reasons).
Papaya – rich in minerals and vitamins and includes proteolytic enzyme papain which is an antioxidant and pain reliever.
Nuts and seeds including:
Almonds – high in vitamin E and unsaturated fats that reduce inflammation and support lubrication of the joints.
Linseed & chia seeds – help boost your intake of flax seeds with omega 3&6.
Herbs and spices
Ginger – add some ginger to your hot lemon with water. Studies show it has hyperalgesia effects in osteoarthritis patients and is a strong anti-inflammatory agent.
Tumeric – anti-inflammatory often used to flavour curries.
SUPPLEMENT PROVIDERS
Cytoplan https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/
Neals Yard Remedies https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/sarahtegg/area/shop-online/category/supplements/
FURTHER READING
NYR Natural News –Arthritis – relieving pain & staying supple without drugs
Patrick Holford –Say No to Arthritis
No? Nope, me neither!
Have you ever thought about what your make-up is made of?
Nope, me neither! Well until recently…..have a read of these and then have a look at Neal’s Yard Organic make-up.
The Good: (Hurrah for ethical shopping) http://www.thegoodshoppingguide.com/ethical-make-up/
The Bad: (Toxic load in make-up is astonishing) http://www.naturalnews.com/053605_natural_makeup_chemical_toxins_body_chemistry.html#
The GREAT: https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/sarahtegg/area/shop-online/category/april-offers/
As a fan of natural skincare, I’ve started looking at what goes into my make-up. I’m struggling with some congested pores at the moment (nice!) and along with increasing hydration and cutting back on trigger foods, I’ve been working hard with my skin care routine using a mixture of the Palmarosa, Rose and Frankincense NYR ranges. I don’t want to them undo all my hardwork by putting a toxic load of pore clogging chemicals on my face!
I tried out the NYRO range last week and couldn’t believe how GOOD it felt on my skin. It didn’t feel heavy and honestly like my skin was BREATHING throughout the day. Plus using Palmarosa Mattifer beforehand helped it stay on all day long.
I’m not very good with make-up but it looked great. I went for a natural look but you can vamp it up with our night time shades. Fancy trying it? Check out the full range for all skin tones.
(I’m wearing: minderal foundation medium warm, mineral bronzer golden warm, peony blusher, moss eyeshadow, oak eyeliner, lenghtening mascara and bayberry lipgloss)
Neal’s Yard have an AMAZING offer with 50% OFF yes that’s HALF PRICE make-up when you buy four products. So try out a new foundation, blusher, eye liner and lipstick today, guilt free – well almost!
https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/sarahtegg/area/shop-online/category/50-off-when-you-buy-4-items/
Do ask me for more details and get in touch if you want to hold a make-up party 🙂
My 6 year old nephew who suffers from eczema was staying with us this weekend and, me being me, I was chatting to his Mum about how to help. We had already identified a lactose and wheat intolerance using kinesiology testing and this had really helped clear it up. However, they found this change hard to stick to so we discussed how to make life easier just by swapping his milk, bread and cereal to gluten free. It’s about removing the triggers for a short period of time to allow the inflammatory markers to reduce whilst we support the body’s natural immune system. Sounds a bit tricky but it’s quite simple and I can help you with this. (I’m not a massive fan of gluten free replacements long term as they are often high in sugar and starchy ingredients but if it helps a 6 year old reduce his itchy and sore eczema then I’m all for quick wins).
My lovely nephew doesn’t like the thick, gloopy prescription cream and squirms his way out of your arms if you’re trying to apply it but – bribed with an Easter egg – he agreed to let us play ‘The Arms and Leg Game’, essentially trying different creams with my NYR Organic lotions suitable for eczema, certified by the Soil Association. We put Stellaria lotion on his legs and Calendular lotion on his arms. He loved the feel of the Stellaria and was quite happy to have it on at night and it stopped him itching, what a result! 🙂
No chat with me is complete without discussing what goodness to put INTO the body (it’s not all about cutting things out), so we tried the Organic Berry powder as a healthy Ribena and discussed adding in the omega 3,6&9 NYRO oil into his morning smoothie (another new idea) to help boost the immune system with vitamin C and essential fatty acids to help his skin. I can’t wait to hear how he gets on 🙂
Only £7 a tube, Stellaria & Calendula creams test up really well and are incredibly soothing. If anyone wants to try them, let me know and I can send you a sample.
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