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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
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Brilliant Bromelain
So what’s bromelian?
Bromelian is a digestive enzyme which helps to digest protein.
It is derived from pineapples.
What’s The Connection With The Digestive Enzyme Bromelain And Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Bromelain has significant anti-inflammatory activity.
This anti-inflammatory activity can reduce pain, inflammation and swelling which is ideal for rheumatoid arthritis.
In fact double-blind trials ...
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
What’s Strong, Lives In The Sea And Has Green Lips?
New Zealand green-lipped mussels of course…
No, it’s not a joke.
There really is a mussel called the green-lipped mussel which comes from New Zealand.
And what more… the New Zealand green-lipped mussel is great for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
The Exceptional Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant vitamin.
This means it can protect your body from free radical damage.
In particular, vitamin E is good at protecting your joints and the tissue within your body.
Vitamin E can be found in foods such as:
Carrots
Corn
Green Leafy Vegetables
Legumes
Nuts
Peppers
Seeds
Wheat Germ
Whole Grain Cereals
Why Is Vitamin ...
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Oily Fish
What is meant by the term ‘oily fish’?
It’s OK… it doesn’t mean fish which have been caught up in an oil spill!
In fact, it refers to the beneficial omega-3 oil which is present in the flesh of certain fish.
These fish are referred to as ‘oily fish’.
Examples of oily ...
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Monday, August 20th, 2007
The Spice Of Life…
What is turmeric?
Well, you may have come across turmeric already in your life and not realized it…
If you are a lover of Indian cuisine, you would have most definitely consume turmeric already.
Turmeric is the yellow spice used in many curry dishes to add colour and spice.
The ...
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Monday, August 20th, 2007
It’s Better The Devil You Know…
So what is Devil’s claw?
It sounds terrifying, doesn’t it?
Well, it’s not as bad as it sounds…
In fact, Devil’s claw is packed with beneficial health properties.
Devil’s claw is an African desert plant which can be found in southern Africa.
Devil’s claw gets its name from the ...
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Sunday, August 19th, 2007
Never Heard Of Borage Oil?
Well, most people haven’t… which I am not surprised about, as it’s not a topic which tends to come up too often.
The borage plant, borago officinalis to give it its Latin name (I’m really trying to impress you), is where believe it or not, borage oil ...
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Sunday, August 19th, 2007
Boswellia… What Is It?
Well, if you are Indian or interested in the traditional medicine of India known as Ayurvedic medicine, you would have heard of boswellia.
For non Indians and those who have never heard of Ayurvedic medicine, I will enlighten you.
Don’t worry, it will be painless!
If you are interested in ...
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