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Are Nightshade Vegetables Bad for Arthritis?
Created on 9/14/2010
Dietary modification can be used to both prevent and treat certain ailments.
Sometimes that means avoiding specific foods that seem to trigger unwanted symptoms. In the case of arthritis, the main symptom would be pain.

Traditional wisdom has suggested that, when eaten, the nightshade family of vegetables can worsen arthritis symptoms.

However, I know of no scientific data to support that stance. Because we're all uniquely individual some people may respond poorly to nightshades, but in general there is no need to avoid nightshades if you have arthritis. Read More>>
Another Way to Go Green - Mussels
Created on 7/24/2009
Green lips..? Umm.. the words don't typically elicit a desirable response from your taste buds.

And yet, green-lipped mussels, like other mussels, can be prepared in delicious ways that provide a low-fat protein source, and maybe even a little known potential health benefit, too.

Studies performed on an extract from the green-lipped mussel show some people with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis experienced improvement in their symptoms. No identifiable studies on eating green-lipped mussels yet, but they can be tasty, and maybe your joints will like them, too. Read More>>
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