Arthritis and Diet

Arthritis and Diet

Arthritis is referred to as the nation’s number
one crippling disease and the most common chronic
disease in people over 40. Are you one of these?
Let’s find some ways to add things to the diet
that will ease the situation.

MINERALS NEEDED IN THE DIET:
Boron – This trace mineral aids in bone health.
Calcium – This is a much-needed mineral for bone
health.
Magnesium – Magnesium helps keep calcium in balance
within the system.
Zinc – This mineral is necessary for bone growth,
but is often lacking in arthritic patients.
Manganese – Manganese is also necessary for bone growth.
However, do not ingest manganese with calcium because
they can work against each other.
Copper – Copper helps to strengthen connective tissue.
Germanium – This antioxidant helps with pain relief.
Sulfur – A lack of sulfur can result in deterioration
of ligaments, cartilage, collagen and tendons.

Vegetables are a good source of minerals, especially
the dark leafy greens such as Swiss chard and kale.
So it would be wise to make sure that you have 5 to
7 of 1/2 cup servings of vegetables in your diet each
day. Don't skimp on your vegetables or you may not get
enough minerals to help with your arthritis or arthritis
prevention.

As added support, I take a super food powder, such as
Green Vibrance. It has cereal grass juices, algae,
spirulina, chlorella and friendly intestinal bacteria.
All those green foods help to give you the minerals you
need for good health.

Jeannie Crabtree C.Ac.
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