- Author Josef Bichler
- Published January 7, 2017
- Word count 517
It has been medically proven that our diet directly affects our health. In case of arthritis, a healthy diet comprising of among other food groups fruits, vegetables, and anti inflammatory spices have been used to successfully manage the condition and all the discomfort it is associated with. This has made this common and painful condition bearable for most people not to mention the fact that such people have continued to enjoy fuller, healthier and pain free lives without requiring to use drugs, some of which have numerous side effects and pose great harm on the health and general well-being of many people with arthritis.
If you suffer from arthritis, joint pain and inflammation, you will be happy to know that making some simple changes like incorporating anti inflammatory spices in your diet can make all the difference and give you the much needed relief you have been waiting for.
Some of these anti inflammatory spices include:
- Turmeric
This mustard yellow spice works by suppressing inflammatory body chemicals making it effective in the management of arthritis. You can incorporate the spice in most curries or just add some powder to a warm bath to reduce joint pain.
- Ginger
Ginger is known to mimic most anti inflammatory drugs making it a cheap and healthier alternative for treating arthritis. The spice also has some blood thinning properties meaning that it works to increase blood circulation which reduces joint pain and at the same time works to reduce inflammation. You should consult your physician if you are taking blood thinning medication or any other medication for that matter before using ginger.
- Coriander
Jut like ginger, coriander seeds have anti inflammatory properties. This means that using coriander seeds will considerably reduce inflammation brought about by arthritis.
- Rosemary
This spice acts as a diuretic hence is effective in reducing inflammation and swelling.
- Basil
Basil is another important member of the anti inflammatory spices group. The spice works to reduce inflammation and reduce joint pain.
- Saffron
This is the most expensive spice in the world thanks to its many health benefits. The spice is a strong antioxidant that also works to reduce pain and relive pain.
- Black Pepper
Black pepper improves blood circulation in the body leading to healthy pain free joints.
- Garlic
Garlic is a strong natural remedy that has been in use for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments. Some of the health benefits associated with garlic include anti inflammatory properties which reduce swelling brought about by arthritis.
- Cilantro Leaves
Cilantro leaves have anti inflammatory properties.
- Oregano
Oregano is a strong antioxidant that has been used to manage arthritis among other ailments.
These ten spices represent a fraction of the anti inflammatory spices that are known to be effective in managing painful joints, inflammation, and arthritis. Start incorporating these anti inflammatory spices in your diet and you will be surprised by the fast results and great relief you will experience.
You will also enjoy tastier and tantalizing meals, eliminate the use of expensive and often harmful drugs and generally enjoy great improvement in your health and all other aspects of life.