Juicing for Joint Pain and Inflammation
Many people in the western world suffer from joint pain. It is caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout are the most common causes of joint pain. Joint injuries and an inflammatory condition called bursitis are also known to cause joint pain.
Inflammation
Inflammation is at the core of almost all joint pain and targeting inflammation is a key factor in reducing joint pain or even complete elimination of pain. There are specific foods and nutrients that we can take that have anti-inflammatory properties. Juicing is a great way of obtaining adequate doses of beneficial nutrients.
Ginger Root
Ginger root has a long history in the orient for its healing affects on arthritis and inflammation of the joints. A component in ginger root called gingerol is the plant chemical that fights inflammation by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is responsible for a lot of joint pain, especially in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
Vitamin C
One study has shown that high blood levels of vitamin C is linked to a 45% reduction in inflammation. Vitamin C is gaining more and more attention for its anti-inflammatory properties among its many other health benefits.
Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals. Free radicals are harmful atoms that attack healthy cells and have been attributed by some doctors and health professionals as another cause of joint pain!
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Extensive and conclusive research has shown that omega 3 fatty acids are undoubtedly anti-inflammatory and reduce arthritis joint pain. Studies on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis show that omega 3 fatty acids decrease joint pain, tenderness and stiffness. The fatty acids reduce the activity of enzymes that destroy cartilage and also reduce inflammation. In fact, any inflammatory problem could be significantly reduced with omega 3, including elbow joint pain, hip joint pain, knee joint pain, shoulder joint pain and wrist joint pain!
Joint Pain Relief Treatment Juice – Omega 3 Greens
2 cups of broccoli florets
2 cups of kale
2 cups of parsley
2 inch slice of ginger root
1 apple
Wash all produce thoroughly. Remove apple stem. Juice the green vegetables and ginger first followed by the apple, this will help flush the green juice out through the juicer. Broccoli, kale and parsley are all good plant sources of omega 3 and also contain vitamin C. These greens can be bitter so the apple helps to sweeten things and add more vitamin C. Drink daily to maximize the omega 3 intake. I would also recommend taking vitamin C and omega 3 supplements, a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.
Best wishes in your well being
Darren and Veronica
July 27th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Is the Joint Pain Relief Treatment Juice – Omega 3 Greens for a single serving or for two.
July 28th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Hi Catrina,
The Omega 3 greens is based on one serving. Because it is heavy on green vegetables which don’t taste the best when juices you can add some more apple to sweeten.
February 18th, 2012 at 9:28 am
I HAVE RHEMATOID ARTHRITIS I NEED HELP PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO JUICE
February 26th, 2012 at 5:13 am
Hi Lori,
Check out this page https://juicerrecipesnow.com/juicing-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-relief/
April 11th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Hello, I was wondering if this is a good recipe for Ulcerative Colitis and IBS or do you know of any different ones.
Thanks
March 16th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
will it be a good recipe for muscles and nerves,having a terrible time with both barb
March 23rd, 2013 at 8:15 pm
Hi Barb,
Because the recipe is very anti-inflammatory, it may just help with muscle and nerve pain. I have read reports that high doses of the anti-inflammatory effects of vitamins C can help with muscles, and that vitamin C and E together are a good combo for helping with nerve pain. Blueberries and blackberries are both good source of vitamin C and E, so a berry juice may help.
Of course, always checking with you doctor first!
Darren
March 24th, 2015 at 1:49 pm
Thanks for the info on benefits for veggies n fruits to fight joint pain..