If you have any joint pain and aches, hopefully you know by now from
reading this newsletter that resorting to pain killers can actually
cause MORE harm to your health over time (as is the case with most
drugs, since drugs almost always have side effects) ...
The good
news is that there are plenty of natural superfoods with powerful
anti-inflammatory properties that can ease your joint pain and kill
inflammation in it's tracks. One of the single MOST powerful
anti-inflammatory foods actually ranked #1 is...
Tart cherries! (or tart cherry extract or concentrate)
Studies
have shown that the anthocyanins and phenolics in tart cherries have a
powerful effect in reducing the inflammation that can cause joint pain.
In fact, according to researchers from the Oregon Health & Science
University, tart cherries have the "highest anti-inflammatory content of any food".
Tart cherries also have a long history in helping people get relief with Gout or Osteoarthritis.
Note
that sweet cherries can have some benefits as well, but tart cherries
have been identified in research to have larger quantities of the
anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. One thing that I've done in recent
years is to add a little bit of tart cherry concentrate (about 1 tsp) to
my daily glass of unsweetened iced tea, and I also use frozen cherries
frequently in smoothies. I feel that this is helps to maintain my joint
health as I get older. Give it a try for yourself!
But it takes
a little more balanced attack from multiple angles to fight chronic
joint pain and inflammation than just adding one single superfood to
your daily plan...
For that reason, read this article to discover 3 more powerful tricks that STOP joint & back pain, while helping your belly to LOOK flatter (It's a muscle that's usually overlooked)
Here's to a pain-free body,
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer