SparkPeople Fighting Inflammation and Enjoying Your Life! Team Messageboard

SPECIAL TEAM MEMBERS

Sun, 5 May 2013 17:21:25 EST

Special Team Members for this Week: 285

Thank you to our team Huddlers--StepByStep; Patty Watty--
CONGRATULATIONS YOU BOTH ARE TEAM MEMBERS OF THE WEEK 5/5-5/11

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TEAM LEADERS FOR MAY

Sun, 5 May 2013 17:15:42 EST

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4.IAM_HIS
5.FISHER011
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APRIL TEAM LEADERS

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:59:03 EST

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April Team Leaders

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FIRECOM
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Fitness Minutes

IAM_HIS
TWINKS55
FISHER011
ZOEIE1956
FIRECOM

TO ALL NEW MEMBERS

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:19:53 EST

Please know that this is a team with great members. We all want to support & encourage one another. Just let us know.

Borage-Oil---the-natu ral-anti-inflammatory

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:52:14 EST

Borage Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory

01/23/2012 | 11:07 AM

Borage Oil – Introduction

Borage, scientifically called Borago officinalis is an herbaceous plant native to Syria, now spread almost all over Europe, North Africa and Iran. Commonly known as starflower, it has a high stem, up to one meter with oval shaped big green leafs pointed upwards. Its flowers are small, bright blue or pink, with five triangular petals, arranged in the sha...

Hi

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:38:12 EST

Hi,

I found this team yesterday and am very excited to be here. After suffering a lot of muscular pain the last few years and having some doctors say fibromyalgia and others scoff that idea (not so accepted in my part of Australia); a recent ER visit had the doctor tell me that the inflammation in my chest wall was caused by obesity. What?!!! Not another thing they could blamme on my weight! Well when I got home I looked up inflammation and obesity and sure enough I found a lot of ...

A SONG TO HELP MOTIVATE YOU

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:30:48 EST

HOPE YOU LIKE THIS:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3-kn80iak&
list=PL3CFFE1362E7F7B17

NAME SOMETHING YOU LIKE (can be anything)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:26:41 EST

Hug

Leaving Team

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:07:34 EST

I can not keep up with the post on this team. I am going to keep two spark teams, Losing Weight for Christ, and Discovering Your Inner Beauty.

IAM_HIS: You are a blessing to me and I am grateful for all of your help and encouragement. I look forward to continuing to participate with you on Discovering Your Inner Beauty.

It has been a pleasure to learn more about fighting inflammation.

Thank you for all of your help.

FIGHTING DIABETES AS A FAMILY

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:03:37 EST

Fighting Diabetes as a Family
By: SparkPeople Guest Blogger, – Carolyn Starks, Family Circle

We were eagerly waiting in our hotel room for my husband, John, to finish showering so that we could head to the amusement park. My tween daughters started yelling "Hurry up!" over the hiss of running water. But as I finished my cheap shot about him taking longer in the bathroom than a woman, my heart sank.

It suddenly dawned on me that my husband, a type 1 diabetic, might...

APRIL TEAM LEADERS FOR THIS WEEK

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:06:26 EST

April Team Leaders 244 250 380 242

SparkPoints:

1.FIRECOM
2.FISHER011
3.IAM_HIS
4.SPARKY
5.TWINKS55

Fitness Minutes:

1.TWINKS55
2.IAM_HIS
3.FISHER011
4.ZOEIE1956
5.FIRECOM

STRESS AND CHRONIC PAIN

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:48:05 EST

Stress and Chronic Pain

Learning to Relax Gives You More Control Over Your Pain
From Erica Jacques
Stress and anxiety can exacerbate pain. In fact, this can start a vicious cycle as intense feelings of pain tend to cause more stress and anxiety. You can counteract this downward spiral if you learn how to relax.
Relaxation Decreases Stress

While relaxation techniques don’t take away the pain, they can help get it under control. They help muscles release,...

HOW TO REDUCE CHRONIC PAIN

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:33:36 EST

How To Reduce Chronic Pain
By Gary Giardina

Have you been searching for the answer to the question, how to reduce chronic pain? There are many ways you can choose to use to help you relieve your pain and you are going to find out some of the most effective ones.

There are thousands of people that suffer from chronic pain, but many of them have found relief from using the following effective ways to reduce your pain easily.

One: Vitamin B - One big probl...

VITAMIN D

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:29:59 EST

Vitamin D

Dr. Weil in Garden

Sponsored by Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor.

What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is actually a fat-soluble hormone that the body can synthesize naturally. There are several forms, including two that are important to humans: D2 and D3. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is synthesized by plants, and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is synthesized by humans when skin is exposed to ultraviolet-B (U...

POWERFUL RELIEF FROM INFLAMMATORY PAIN

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:20:14 EST

Powerful Relief from Inflammatory Pain and Other Age-Related Disorders
By Steve Goodman

If you ever wonder why pharmaceutical companies (and their collaborators at the FDA) are so biased against dietary supplements, the article you are about to read provides an eye-opening answer.

Americans have long been deceived to think that prescription drugs are the only effective remedies for common age-related disorders. Data about natural therapies remains largely censored,...

2nd APRIL CHALLENGE

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:20:05 EST

Please post here.

SOOTHE SORE MUSCLES

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:48:49 EST

Surprising New Way to Soothe Sore Muscles

If your muscles are sore from too much exercise, you now have a new route to relief. A recently published study from Denmark concluded that light exercise may work slightly better than massage to ease the discomfort of activity-induced soreness. The research team performed a comparison test with 20 women whose trapezius muscles were sore two days after a shoulder workout on a gym machine - the exercise involved shrugging the shoulders again...

April Team Leaders

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:35:46 EST

April Team Leaders

SparkPoints

1.FIRECOM
2.FISHER011
3.IAM_HIS
4.SPARKY
5.ZOEIE1956

Fitness Minutes

1.TWINKS55
2.FISHER011
3.ZOEIE1956
4.IAM_HIS
5.FIRECOM

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APRIL HUDDLE CHALLENGE RESULTS

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:46:37 EST

SPARKY- 28 Huddles

EAGLES_WINGS 26 Huddles

TWINKS55 25 Huddles.

DAILY BIBLE VERSE

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:55 EST

1 Chronicles 28:20 (NIV)

David also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIET DRINKS

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:03:06 EST

Why is Diet Soda Bad For You? The Truth About Diet Drinks
February 27, 2013 | by Kris Gunnars

Diet Soda – What Exactly is it?

Diet sodas are carbonated beverages.

Instead of sugar, they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin, acesulfame-k or sucralose.

Almost every popular sugar-sweetened beverage on the market has a “light” or a “diet” version… Diet Coke, Pepsi Max, Sprite Zero, etc.

These drin...

10 SMALL DIET CHANGES TO MAKE NOW

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:10:23 EST

10 Small Diet Changes to Start Making Now
By Keri Gans

Why is it that most people who want to lose weight think they need to make immediate, drastic changes in order to be successful? They go into a "diet mode," they try this or that fad, and they start depriving themselves of all the foods they enjoy. Eventually they feel frustrated and give up—again.

My approach has always been to focus on small changes. I believe that if you feel good about one small change, yo...

HEALTHY RECIPE

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:50 EST

Honey-soy Broiled Salmon

One sweet, tangy and salty mixture does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent. Make it a Meal: Serve with brown rice and sauteed red peppers and zucchini slices.

Ingredients
1 scallion, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned (see Ti...

EATING GLUTEN-FREE

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:59:21 EST

Eating Gluten-Free

One in 133 Americans has celiac disease - if you are one of them, you should be following a gluten-free diet for life. Even a small amount of gluten can cause problems and result in damage to the small intestine. The good news is that following a gluten-free diet can greatly improve and may even completely resolve symptoms, heal existing intestinal damage and prevent further problems. You can go gluten-free by avoiding all foods containing wheat, oats, barley an...

INFORMATION ABOUT CARBS

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:44:53 EST

Carbohydrates can be found in grains, fruits and vegetables. Our bodies need carbohydrates because they are an important source of energy; however, it is essential to obtain them from healthy sources.

Bad carbohydrates mainly come from refined sugar and flour which can be found in soft drinks, white bread, pastries, cookies, potato chips and packaged snack foods.

Once we consume these foods, our bodies transform them into glucose very quickly causing peaks in blood suga...

EXERCISES FOR PEOPLE IN PAIN

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:36:14 EST

10 Exercises for People in Pain

If you’re in pain, there's a temptation to skip exercising. But exercise is often the very best way to help lessen the pain and improve your quality of life.

for information: www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,204
36269,00.html

EXERCISE & DIET C AN HELP EASE CHRONIC PAIN

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:33:05 EST

Exercise, diet can help ease chronic pain

QUESTION: I've had chronic neck pain for over 10 years that has gradually disabled me. I'm now 54 and struggle to make it through a day's work. The pain medications my doctor prescribes are becoming less effective, which scares me because my doctor doesn't know what else will help. I've also become heavier from doing less, which is so depressing. Now, I'll try anything to get my life back.
--Tami, Portland

ANSWER: Ever...

PRAYERS NEEDED

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:14:28 EST

Cn you please joined me in praying for TWINKS55, who has pneumonia.

A Great Snack

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:16:39 EST

Spinach Toasts

Description

Cooking spinach takes very little time, but you need to wash and drain it carefully, and remove tough stems first, which may take 5 or 10 minutes. Plan accordingly. The spinach on these little appetizers is a great source of iron and vitamins A and C.

Ingredients

3/4 cup purified water
2 bunches fresh spinach (about 2 pounds), stemmed
9 pieces thinly sliced whole wheat bread
1 sm...

Chronic inflammation; roots in the digestive syste

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:24 EST

Chronic inflammation and its roots in the digestive system

At our medical practice we are convinced that the seeds of chronic inflammation (and a lot of other health issues) start with the gut. Two-thirds of the body’s defenses reside in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract — yet it is often the last place traditional practitioners look.

Intestinal bloating, frequent bouts of diarrhea or constipation, gas and pain, heartburn and acid reflux are early signs of an inflamed dige...

Fighting Off Inflammation

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:38:34 EST

Ward off the dangers of chronic inflammation by incorporating these 5 lifesavers into your lifestyle.

Aspirin Considered the Holy Grail of anti-inflammatories, aspirin keeps the blood’s platelets from clumping and clotting. Taken mostly to prevent heart attacks, there is evidence to suggest that a daily dose of aspirin may also work to fight colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation in the digestive tract and brain. Some doctors suggest that women do not take a...

The Best Way to Lose Weight

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:34:16 EST

The Best Way to Lose Weight
Published: 4/10/2013

Want to shed some unwanted pounds, increase your energy and even improve your mental outlook? It's simpler than you think. Just turn off the television and take a walk. I recommend walking 30-45 minutes a day as a way to maintain a healthy body and weight. I also recommend taking a break from television. Local news focuses on crime, violence and death, and its images and message can lead to feelings of fear and depression. St...

April Team Leaders

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:56 EST

April Team Leaders

SparkPoints
1.FIRECOM
2.IAM_HIS
3.SPARKY
4.ZOEIE1956
5.TWINKS55

Fitness Minutes
1.TWINKS55
2.IAM_HIS
3.ZOEIE1956
4.FIRECOM
5.PAMSCHWETZ

WTG...keep working on being healthy!!

Pineapple

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:58:59 EST

Pineapple
The pineapple is a favorite tropical fruit that, when ripe, provides a sweet and tangy treat. An excellent source of manganese and vitamin C, fresh pineapple is also a good source of bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory compound that is helpful for addressing the symptoms of sinusitis, gout, and arthritis, and for swelling and bruising. It may also help promote a healthy immune system and prevent inflammatory conditions.

Eat it plain, in a smoothie or fruit salad...

Honey Vs. Sugar

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:57:57 EST

Honey vs. Sugar
If you are trying to reduce your intake of refined sugar, honey is one alternative. Honey has some health benefits over sugar. It's sweeter so you can use less. It also contains trace enzymes; minerals, including calcium, magnesium and potassium; amino acids; and vitamins, including a wide range of B vitamins such as riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, thiamin and pyridoxine.
Raw honey may even help promote wound healing - research indicates it can be an exc...

Spring Cleaning Your Diet

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:56:10 EST

Spring Cleaning Your Diet

This time of year, many of us make an effort to clean out the closets, clear out the garage and give the house a good dusting. Why not apply that same vigor to "cleaning up" your diet? Try these simple suggestions to help optimize the way you eat:
• Cut out trans fats. Avoid margarine and vegetable shortening. Instead, use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil.
• Eat whole grains - especially intact-grain versions such as steamed rice, bulgur whe...

8 Herbs for Arthritis

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:30:17 EST

Q. My husband is very active, but has joint pain from arthritis. Are there herbs for arthritis that can help his joints?

A. While injuries and overuse can contribute to osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis), physical activity maintains overall health and joint health and forms an essential part of arthritis treatment. Obesity poses a greater threat of joint degeneration than exercise. If activity produces pain, it’s a good idea to consult the family physician.
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Get a Hug & Give One

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:31:59 EST

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Ten Ways to Improve Your Mood – Instantly

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:30:31 EST

Ten Ways to Improve Your Mood – Instantly

If you experience the occasional low mood, try out the following list of ideas to help you handle the blues, boost you up and get you feeling positive again.

•Have a little of what you fancy. What is your favourite food? Indulge yourself a little, but remember that moderation is the key. Treat yourself to an ice cream or chocolate bar.

•Be nice to others. Doing a kind act for someone else is a great way to give ...

What's the worst thing you did as a kid?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:16:07 EST

This is the question for this Week: What's the worst thing you did as a kid?

5 Tips For Eliminating Sugar Cravings

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:51:48 EST

5 Tips For Eliminating Sugar Cravings In 10 Seconds Without Changing Your Diet!
Sugar cravings are one of the biggest complaints for those who struggle to lose weight. If you research how to eliminate sugar cravings, the same advice is given out repeatedly. To save you time, here is a quick review of what’s currently out there.

1. Increase Protein in Your Diet. Your body uses protein (lean meat, eggs, tofu) to build muscle and sustain energy. When your body feels tired, it s...

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:44:39 EST

Osteoarthritis (AH-stee-oh-ar-THREYE-tis) is the most common type of arthritis and is seen especially among older people. Sometimes it is called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis.

Osteoarthritis mostly affects cartilage (KAR-til-uj), the hard but slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they meet to form a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over one another. It also absorbs energy from the shock of physical movement. In osteoarthritis, the surface ...

Simple Carbohydrates

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:29:19 EST

Some diets recommend you avoid all carbohydrates, or "carbs," but in reality, there are "good carbs" and "bad carbs." Simple carbohydrates in large amounts can increase your body fat stores, but other types of carbohydrates also increase the likelihood that you'll gain weight.

Carbohydrates

Though they're often vilified by dieters, carbohydrates are critical to normal cellular function. They're one of three macronutrient molecules, where a macronutrient is an energy-prov...

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:22:45 EST

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD

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Two-Minute Moves for Pain Relief

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:12:37 EST

Two-Minute Moves for Pain Relief

A recent study shows just two minutes of exercise a day can help relieve pain.

By Mary Anne Dunkin

Think you can’t fit exercise into your busy day? Think again. A new study shows that just two minutes of exercise daily is enough to ease pain. In the study of 198 office workers with frequent neck and shoulder pain, those who completed two minutes a day of resistance exercise with elastic tubing experienced relief similar ...

Healthy Comfort Foods

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:51:42 EST

In life, we experience tons of stressors from day to day. These stressors include stress from work, stress about family, stress caused by a sickness or an illness and most commonly, stress triggered by a broken heart.

Whatever the stress trigger may be, oftentimes we resort to one thing – food. More often than not, we resort to junk food because of the temporary high that it brings. Popular examples of junk food include doughnuts, ice cream, chips and fast food. However, the probl...

7 Questions To A Fitter You

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:48:18 EST

7 Questions To A Fitter You

The checklist you've gotta try
By Chris Freytag

People trying to lose weight often tell me they're stuck at a certain weight, and they want to know how to get unstuck. Most tell me they're doing everything right—exercising regularly and eating healthy. They're frustrated and they want to start seeing progress again. While plateaus are common in any weight loss effort, sometimes taking a closer look at your daily habits can reveal somethi...

9 Foods to Boost the Immune System

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:43:14 EST

9 Foods to Boost the Immune System
Adding these foods to your diet can help you stay healthy.

Foods That Fight Illness

It takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. It turns out that eating some pretty surprising nutrients will help keep your immune system on guard. You can ensure that your body and immunity run smoothly by rounding out your plate with plenty of colorful servings of fruits and veggies, plus 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, at the very le...

Did you know this

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:08:00 EST

Food additives: Aspartame, food coloring, dyes can make you anxious

Many people report mood swings and anxiety after ingesting man-made sweeteners, like aspartame and high fructose corn syrup, food dyes (including Red #40 and Yellow #5) and flavorings like MSG. Direct links between artificial food additives and mood are still under investigation though they've been implicated as a cause of ADHD and autism in children. The fact is that dyes and artificial sweeteners are neurotoxins...

Millet, a healthy alernative to pasta

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:32:03 EST

Cooking Millet

Looking for a healthy alternative to pasta? Consider millet, a grain native to Africa and a staple of the North African diet. It is also widely consumed in China and India, where it is used to make flatbreads. In North America, millet is usually found in birdseed, although farmers here do grow pearl (or pearled) millet for human consumption. Millet is a nutritious alternative to wheat products for those who are sensitive to gluten, and can be substituted in recipes ...

4 Healthy Ways to Cook

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:14:56 EST

4 Healthy Ways to Cook
Published: 3/16/2013

To get the most out of your meals, it's not just the ingredients you choose, but the way you prepare them that matters. Use the following tips to maximize the nutritional benefits of foods, and to help minimize the potential harm from improper cooking methods.
1.Use a steamer. Steaming can retain nutrients better than other methods, such as boiling.
2.Use marinades. Marinating meats (particularly chicken) may reduce the ...

Food to Eat When the Colon Is Inflamed

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:04:13 EST

Food to Eat When the Colon Is Inflamed
Jan 22, 2011 | By August McLaughlin

The colon plays an important role in your digestive system. It extracts salt and water from waste products before they are eliminated, and absorbs water, potassium and certain vitamins. Your colon may become inflamed from infections, injuries or an inflammatory bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. In addition to medical treatment, a healthy diet may help reduce inflammation and help you feel...

INFLAMMATION OF THE COLON

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:01:33 EST

Signs & Symptoms of Inflamed Colon

Inflamed colon is also referred to as inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, or ulcerative colitis. While there is no set cause for an inflamed colon, the University of Maryland Medical Center states that it can be a result of a faulty immune system response, genetics or environmental factors. When any of these situations are involved, the immune system reacts by causing inflammation in the body, affecting the colon. There is no cure for an i...

How to Ease Arthritis Pain

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:17 EST

How to Ease Arthritis Pain

If you're dealing with the aches and pains of "wear and tear" osteoarthritis, your best move may be to get on the scale. A literature review in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests that carrying too much weight may trigger the biomechanical and inflammatory changes that lead to osteoarthritis, along with all the pain and loss of mobility this condition brings. What's more, the authors conclude that a...

What is acupuncture?

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:56:35 EST

What is acupuncture?

Contrary to popular Western belief, acupuncture is not just a system for inserting very fine needles into specific body locations to alleviate pain. It is a complete medical protocol focused on correcting imbalances of energy in the body. From its inception in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture has been used traditionally to prevent, diagnose and treat disease, as well as to improve general health.

The traditional explanation for acupunctur...

Check this out--it's about YOU!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:39:19 EST

Every morning is a wonderful blessing from God. It stands for hope which gives us another start at what we call Life. Have a good morning and great day!

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HAVE A GREAT DAY MY FRIEND!! YOU ARE VALUED!!

High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effect

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:22:32 EST

High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body.

Damage to your eyes

Tiny, delicate blood vessels supply blood to your eyes. Like other vessels, they, too, can be damaged by high blood pressure:
Eye blood vessel damage (retinopathy). High blood pressure can damage the vessels supplying blood to your retina, causing retinopathy. This condition can lead to bleeding in the eye, blurred vision and complete loss of vision. If you also have both diabetes...

Boosting your protein

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:32:21 EST

Be wary of Internet hype about (branched chain amino acids) boosting your protein intake, which for the most part is aimed at athletes and body builders looking to enhance performance and endurance. Marketers of these products note that BCAAs stimulate protein building in muscle and may help reduce muscle breakdown, but they don't tell you that they are readily available. Because our bodies can't make the three essential branched chain amino acids - leucine, isoleucine, and valine - we have t...

4 Reasons to Eat Cauliflower

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:28:35 EST

4 Reasons to Eat Cauliflower

Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a refrigerator must-have. It is:
1.Rich in antioxidants, notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help protect against cancers and heart disease.
2.A good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic acid.
3.Low in calories.
4.Inexpensive and versatile - eat it raw, steamed, baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces and thicken soups.

If cau...

Avocados

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:27:29 EST

Avocados

A good source of vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium and folate, the avocado is actually a fruit, and a versatile one at that. Their health benefits include helping lower cholesterol levels, regulating blood pressure and protecting against heart disease and stroke.
Avocados have a creamy texture, are very low in sodium, are cholesterol-free and can be used in everything from guacamole to ice cream. This time of year the Bacon, Fuerto and Zutano varieties are ready t...

Safe Ways to Use the Microwave

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:21:22 EST

Safe Ways to Use the Microwave
It's not uncommon to see people microwaving leftovers in plastic dishes, heating up meals in the plastic containers they come in, or placing plastic wrap over foods to protect the inside of a microwave from splatters. While plastic has many terrific uses, when it comes to cooking it should be avoided. DEHA [di-(2-ethylhexyl)adipate], sometimes found in cling wrap, and other chemicals commonly found in plastic are potential endocrine disrupters, and can ne...

Never Give Up: Quotes to Motivate You

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:39:29 EST

Sometimes your dreams feel outside of your grasp. It's easy to throw in the towel. It almost seems like the sensible thing to do is quit.

However, don't give up! Read these inspirational quotes to re-energize your quest towards your hopes and dreams.

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How to Be a Good Listener

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:35:44 EST

12 Ways to Listen Closely…and Kindly

A magnificent array of diverse and unique individuals populate this beautiful planet, but as different as we are, we share at least one fundamental need: to feel heard and understood. Most of us would like to think we can easily satisfy that need with our friends and loved ones, but we often fall short. I know I do. I learned that when I had cancer, and instead of finding open ears, I often encountered open mouths eager to spout advice or share...

Sugar Facts and Myths: Why Sugar is Bad for You

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:19:17 EST

No Organic Merchant sells white sugar or any products containing white sugar because it is a foodless food. It is 99.96% sucrose and when taken into the human body in this form is potentially dangerous. It is touted as an energy food, but such sugar myths are propaganda and is misleading for there is ample evidence that white sugar robs the body of B vitamins, disrupts calcium metabolism and has a deleterious effect on the nervous system. This is why processed sugar is bad for you

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How to Balance Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fattry Acids

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 11:11:04 EST

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: How to Balance Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Tilt the omega fats balance in your favor and turn your body into a powerful anti-inflammatory machine.

In my last article of chronic inflammation, I mentioned that one of the causes of rogue inflammation is the imbalance levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. This may come as a surprise to some people as we have been brought up to believe that vegetable oils, where most of our omega...

8 Tips for Managing RA

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 11:02:56 EST

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, stress can aggravate your symptoms. Here's how to keep stress in check and ease RA pain.

By Wyatt Myers
Medically reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD

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RA Patients Cope with Stress and Depression

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:56:59 EST

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Sometimes just talking through stressful situations can make you feel better. When it comes to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), that concept aptly applies. Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, can be very helpful for dealing with RA challenges.

Although RA is a physical disease in which inflammation causes joint pain and stiffness, i...

Foods That Increase Pain & Inflammation

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:57:04 EST

Foods That Increase Pain & Inflammation:

Fatty Meats

Fatty meats, such as beef or pork with visible fat.

Meat is considered a pro-inflammatory food, especially beef and those cured with nitrates. Red-colored meats such as salami, bologna, sausages and frankfurters also have the addition of curing salts and dangerous preservatives used in processing. The cooking process of meat at home promotes inflammation in techniques such as browning and roasting. The high ...

ANTI-INF AMMATORY FOODS

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:40:03 EST

The IF (Inflammation Factor) Rating™ is a tool nutritional data came up with to estimates the inflammatory or anti-inflammatory potential of individual foods or combinations of foods by calculating the net effect of different nutritional factors, such as fatty acids, antioxidants, and glycemic impact. How to interpret the values: Foods with positive IF Ratings are considered anti-inflammatory, and those with negative IF Ratings are considered inflammatory. (The higher the number, the stronger...

Why did you join SparkPeople?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:43:05 EST

Please post under this topic.

Just for today I will__________

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:41:20 EST

Stretch more and move more!

Are You Walking the Right Way?

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:58:14 EST

Are You Walking the Right Way?
Published: 2/26/2013

Walking is an ideal way to get daily exercise - it strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes optimal bone density, and boosts the immune system. But have you considered how to best put one foot in front of the other? Your walking habits can have an impact on how much benefit you get from each outing. Keep the following in mind when walking:

1.Walk with your head erect. Look ahead and train your ...

Natural Remedies to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:23:51 EST

More than 27 million Americans suffer from arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common type. This degenerative joint disease is characterized by stiffness, loss of movement and pain caused by inflammation and a break-down of cartilage around joints that results in bones scraping against each other. Although arthritis can’t be cured, a handful of herbal and home remedies can reduce the inflammation, stiffness and pain associated with this degenerative joint disease.

Osteoar...

VIDEO ON ARTHRITIS PAIN

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:12:07 EST

How to cope with Arthritis Pain:

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THIS WEEKS POSITIVE AFFIRMATION (2/24-3/2)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:48:23 EST

•Loving myself heals my body. I nourish my mind and body with healthy foods.

JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:25:31 EST

We all need encouragement, a kind word or just a hug. Well, this is the place to find it.

LET'S FOCUS ON A TOPIC FOR EACH MONTH

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:22:40 EST

Please post what topics you are interested in. Then we will focus one topic per month. Remember, this is YOUR TEAM!

HOW DO YOU EMOTIONALLY FEEL WHEN IN PAIN?

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:19:43 EST

I know that pain affects our emotions. Anyways, it does mine. The more intense the pain, the more sensitive and less tolerant I am of others.

Recently my pain has been more intense and I feel like my family is less understanding of what I am going through. Doing some of the simple daily tasks are hard for me. I can easily get into that "nobody wants to help me" mind set.

Can you please post how you feel emotionally when in pain?

HOW DOES INFLAMMATION AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE?

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:13:52 EST

Have to be honest and say that I got carried away on eating some sweets. And boy did my body let me know that I made the wrong choice. Last night I kept waking up in pain and my joints were all inflamed. Today my hands are swollen, plus I am dropping things a lot. I feel like my body is on fire. And, I am very tired!!!

Oh those sweets were not worth all this pain.

SUGGESTION BOX

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:05:20 EST

Please post any suggestion you may have here.

THE FRONT PORCH

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:58:14 EST

As a child we either met in the kitchen or on the front porch to chat. So let's meet on the front porch so we can get that Vitamin D we need. I have some rocking chairs and some regular chairs. Pull up the one you like and let's have a chat.

What flower are you today?

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:48:19 EST

a daisy

Let's just chat

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:51:47 EST

Well good morning. I might be the only one here right now, but I am here waiting for YOU.

Today is a bitter cold day! My body feels like it is packed in ice. I need a heating pad or hot water bottle to warm me up. Need to do some stretching too before I do my chair exercises. Do you do any chair exercises?

Funny movies to watch

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:26:13 EST

Comedy Movies To Watch (they say laughter is the best medicine)

His Girl Friday
Not Rated
Starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Bellamy
Comedy - This 1940 Howard Hawks film is of the screwball comedy variety. Walter Burns (Grant) the editor of a major newspaper isn't ready to let go of his ex-wife. Using desperate measures such as lies and trickery to get his ex-wife back will be sure to tickle your funny bone.

Call Me Bwana
Not Rated
...

Some relaxing music to listen to

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:17:51 EST

Music to Relax by The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble, Richard Lawrence and Beethoven, Chopin, Corelli, Schubert, Vivaldi, Schumann Bach (2000)

Ocean Waves: Calming Sounds of the Sea (Nature sounds, Deep Sleep Music, Meditation, Relaxation Ocean Sounds) by Rest & Relax Nature Artist Series and Robbins Island Music Artists (2010)

The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe by Johann Pachelbel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Claude Debussy, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni and Freder...

Six Reasons to Walk

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:05:11 EST

Six Reasons to Walk

Walking benefits your muscles. Not using your muscles can result in a slight loss of function every day – and that’s particularly bad for someone with arthritis.

Among the chief reasons to walk: Without regular exercise, muscles become smaller and weaker, and weakness and weight gain from inactivity put stress on weight-bearing joints, such as the hips, knees and ankles. “The process is slow and easily gives the impression that lack of activity isn’t ...

12 Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:59:31 EST

Bolster your immune system naturally with these easy tips!
By Linda B. White, M.D.

Infections are as inevitable as death and taxes. You spend your first years catching (or being caught by) colds, influenza and strep throat. You sniffle, scratch, cough, vomit, ache, sweat and shiver. Your immune system remembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the next go around. At the other end of life, your immune system wearies from years of fighting. In that great expans...

Link between pain and depression

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:51:04 EST

Pain and depression: Is there a link?

Is there a link between pain and depression? Can depression cause physical pain?
from Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D.

Pain and depression are closely related. Depression can cause pain — and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle in which pain worsens symptoms of depression, and then the resulting depression worsens feelings of pain.

In many people, depression causes unexplained p...

Is Your Body Burning Up With Hidden Inflammation?

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:45:05 EST

Is Your Body Burning Up With Hidden Inflammation? by Mark Hyman, MD.
Practicing physician

Could something as simple as a quick and easy blood test save your life?

Absolutely.

It is called a C-reactive protein test, and it measures the degree of HIDDEN inflammation in your body.

Finding out whether or not you are suffering from hidden inflammation is cri...

More on Inflammation to the body

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:38:47 EST

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is your body's response to stress - whether from your diet, lifestyle or environment. Think of what happens when you catch a cold. You may experience inflammation in the form of a fever as your body heats up to eradicate the effects of the invading virus.

This kind of inflammation is good, but the modern epidemic of chronic, low-grade inflammation destroys the balance in your body. When your body's systems experience a constant in...

Name a vegetable A - Z

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:32:15 EST

A -- Asparagus

Name a song that you like

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:30:51 EST

Amazing Grace

Hypertension Part 1

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:09:08 EST

Definition
By Mayo Clinic staff
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.

You can have high blo...

Is Inflammation the Root of All Disease?

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:01:10 EST

Is Inflammation the Root of All Disease?

Acute inflammation is characterized by the redness, heat, swelling, and pain that is the immune system’s normal response to infection or injury. Immune cells congregate at the site so that they can overwhelm and dispose of infectious organisms or debris from injury. Thus healing takes place. But there’s another kind of inflammation—low-grade, chronic, and “systemic.” It’s been getting a lot of attention lately.

Why it may be dange...

How are your finger nails?

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:47:15 EST

Just like you, I too fight inflammtion. It has affected my finger nails and toe nails. They are brittle and break. Therefore, I thought someone else may have this problem too.

Embarrassed By Your Fingernails?
Published: 2/19/2013

Weak or brittle nails usually don't signal any serious medical problem. They are typically caused by excessive exposure to detergents and water. Over-filing and over-buffing nails can also weaken them. Many people report that taking ...

What the team is about

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:29:21 EST

When you have inflammation, you can do very little. Your pain level is high, and your patience is almost non-existance. So this team is about learning to fight inflammation with the right foods, herbs, exercise and mental attitude.

Check out the topics. There is an excellent chance you will find something that can help you!

Your emotionally feelings when you have pain

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 00:47:21 EST

Not too many talk about how they feel when pain prevents hem from living their life fully.

I know that I feel disconnected with my husband and daughter. There are things that I cannot do with them. Plus children say what they feel. Sometimes it hurts to hear my daughter say, "Mum, we're going to ___ and didn't ask you because you can't do a lot of stuff." This makes me help like I am losing something that I can never get back. And I feel I am being cheated out of the life I ...

Intimacy affected by Inflammation?

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 07:05:40 EST

This is a subject that I felt a little uncomfortable bring up. I know that inflammation has affected intimacy in my marriage. I am hoping that this will change.

Scripture Verse

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 14:00:25 EST

Romans 5:2-5 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Healthful Resolutions: Getting Rest

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:44:20 EST

Healthful Resolutions: Getting Rest
Published: 1/29/2013

With hectic schedules, daily stressors like traffic and work issues, and families to care for, many of us simply don't get enough rest. But the fact is rest is important - as important as physical activity for general health, and getting adequate amounts of quality rest and sleep should be a priority. Identify periods during the day when you can be passive, without stimulation, doing nothing. Then take advantage of the...

Roasted Root Vegetables

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:41:14 EST

Roasted Root Vegetables

Description

Root vegetables (with the exception of carrots) are some of the most overlooked and underappreciated foodstuffs around. But these nutritional storehouses are hidden treasures worthy of your notice. Not only are they available in winter when other vegetables are hard to find, but they are also very inexpensive. Experiment with rutabagas, beets and parsnips, and learn what they have to offer in taste and versatility. Rutabaga (...

Two-Minute Moves for Pain Relief

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:04:56 EST

Nine Strategies to Reduce Inflammation

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:55:40 EST

Mind-Body-Mood Advisor: Nine Strategies to Reduce Inflammation

When your immune system attacks the wrong target, inflammation can put you at risk for a variety of ailments.

By Jeffrey Rossman, PhD

RODALE NEWS, LENOX, MA—From allergies to Alzheimer’s, diabetes to heart disease, arthritis to cancer, inflammation contributes to many of our most prevalent and, in some cases, preventable illnesses. One of the best ways to lower your risk of a variety of chronic ...

Dirty Dozen Plus Fruit

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:20:44 EST

The following "Dirty Dozen Plus" had the highest pesticide load, making them the most important to buy organic versions - or to grow them organically yourself:

1.Apples
2.Celery
3.Sweet bell peppers
4.Peaches
5.Strawberries
6.Spinach
7.Nectarines (imported)
8.Grapes
9.Green beans
10.Lettuce
11.Cucumbers
12.Blueberries (domestic)
13.Potatoes

Plus these which may contain organophosphate insecticides, which EWG cha...

Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:20:00 EST

Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts

Will physical activity reduce or increase your arthritis pain? Get tips on exercise and other common concerns when coping with arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain.
By Mayo Clinic staff

Basics

Whatever your condition, you'll have an easier time staying ahead of your pain if you:
Talk to your doctor about all your symptoms, arthritis related or not. Sometimes seemingly unrelated problems are, in fact, connected.
...

10 Ways to Get Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:25:02 EST

The chronic pain of rheumatoid arthritis can have a major impact on daily activities. These treatments and strategies can help.

By Dennis Thompson Jr.
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH

When thinking about rheumatoid arthritis pain relief, it's helpful to break the pain down into three different classifications, says Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attending...

Nose Bleeds

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:49:53 EST

Bloody noses are very common in winter due in large part, as you suggest, to seasonal dry air that irritates and dries nasal membranes. Colds, which are also more frequent in winter, irritate these membranes as well. Other common causes of nosebleeds are repeated nose blowing, allergies, and some common drugs that dry the nasal membranes, including antihistamines and decongestants used to control a runny or stuffy nose. Smoking also contributes to nasal dryness and irritation, so if you smoke...

Do You Know Where Sugar Hides?

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:46:38 EST

Do You Know Where Sugar Hides?
Published: 1/20/2013

Is sugar affecting your health? According to the National Cancer Institute, Americans consume an average of about 22 teaspoons a day of added sugar, far exceeding the maximum of six teaspoons for women and nine for men that the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends. Health issues such as mood swings, rheumatoid arthritis and cavities can be affected by sugar intake, and the AHA says that added sugar is associat...

Hi, I'm new

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:23:00 EST

I have been here at Spark people once before and am back have been for 2 weeks and have been exploring. I have trouble walking and have not gotten much help from docs. they say I have arthritis and bursitis, but have no advice. :o(
Glad I found this team.
Having a goal of exercising for only 10 min made me smile.

Hemorrho ids-What are They

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:51:18 EST

Hello Friends, Ae you fighting henorrhoids? Or think that you may have them? Well here is some information that will help you with the signs. Take a look !

Hemroids (or hemorrhoids) are also known as piles. Although they can be extremely unpleasant and painful for many people, they can be easily treated and often prevented. As hemorrhoids generally get worse as time goes by, health care professionals say they should be treated as soon as they appear.

At least four...

Anemia-What Is It

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:32:48 EST

Hello Friends, Are you prone to anemia? Well here is what it is. Take a look !

When the number of red blood cells or concentrations of hemoglobin are low a person is said to have anemia. Hemoglobin is a protein (metalloprotein) inside the red blood cells that contains iron and transports oxygen.

Anemia is the most common disorder of the blood. Approximately 3.5 million Americans are affected by it. It is much more common in developing countries, especially in very poor ...

IRISHANGEL8 Welcome

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:57:44 EST

235 What a delight it is to welcome you to our team family. I hope you find the information of great help and the team member an excellent support. 244

12 Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:50:46 EST

Why do we get inflammation in the first place? We have a weak immune system. So doesn't it make sense to strengthen it? I was given medicines to weaken my immune system because I have RA. It made things much worse. Needless to say, the inflammation got worse.

Infections are as inevitable as death and taxes. You spend your first years catching (or being caught by) colds, influenza and strep throat. You sniffle, scratch, cough, vomit, ache, sweat and shiver. Your immune system ...

Brown Rice vs. White Rice

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:02:11 EST

White Rice vs. Brown Rice

Wheat remains one of the staple grains in the United States, and the glycemic load of processed wheat is a likely contributor to America's obesity epidemic. Rice is gluten-free and well tolerated by most people, making it a superior source of carbohydrates. Rice-based diets have historically been used to address a number of medical conditions, and have gained some popularity as a means to help lose weight. The health benefits of unpolished brown rice...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:22:20 EST

The signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can vary widely from person to person and often resemble those of other diseases. Among the most common are:

Abdominal pain or cramping
A bloated feeling
Gas (flatulence)
Diarrhea or constipation — sometimes even alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea
Mucus in the stool
Like many people, you may have only mild signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. However, sometimes these problems can be d...

Chronic Pain Treatment:

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:42:24 EST

Chronic Pain Treatment:

1. Walking, Hiking and Treadmills
Walking helps nearly everyone with chronic pain. Walks can even ease stress-triggered headaches.

2. Bicycling
Biking increases blood supply to muscles and joints. It also can spur the release of endorphins which lift mood and reduce pain.

3. Water Sports
Water Sports are the safest physical activity for chronic pain patients, and water aerobics benefit those with fibromyalgia, says J...

Back Exercises for Inflammation

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:31:19 EST

Back Exercises for Inflammation

Back pain may be caused by inflammation in the joints of the spine due to injury or rheumatoid arthritis. Weakened muscles and ligaments in the back also cause pain and inflammation. According to Dr. Nathan Wei, MD, a rheumatologist and author, back pain due to inflammation usually resolves over time with physical therapy exercises that improve spine and back health. Physicians and physiotherapists recommend low impact back exercises for pain and inf...

Word Game

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:18:11 EST

Spell a three letter word

4 Powerful Nutrients For Fighting Migraines

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:01:15 EST

What's for Dinner?
While the list of potential migraine trigger foods is daunting, here’s some good news: There are certain foods and beverages that migraine sufferers can and should have more often. No food is a proven headache cure, but eating foods known to prevent the symptoms that lead to migraines (such as inflammation and dehydration) is a good start to getting on the road to a healthy, pain-free life.
*Water
Water is actually a nutrient, essential for your body’s prop...

Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:18:39 EST

Signs and Symptoms of Cancer 390
What are signs and symptoms?
Signs and symptoms are both signals of injury, illness, disease, or that something is not right in the body.

A sign is a signal that can be seen by someone else—maybe a loved one, or a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. For example, fever, fast breathing, and abnormal lung sounds heard through a stethoscope may be signs of pneumonia.

A symptom is a signal that is felt or no...

Anti-Inf ammatory Food List

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:05:01 EST

Anti Inflammatory & Cancer Fighting Foods List: (from William Li, MD)

Inflammation in the body has been linked to a number of serious medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes and asthma, according to the University of Wisconsin. While serious medical conditions require medical treatments, choosing the right foods may help reduce inflammation in your body. Not only do anti-inflammatory foods help reduce inflammation, they are tasty and...

Check In for a Goodie

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:07:10 EST

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Come on, let's chat

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:57:54 EST

Hi, my Spark name is SharMae13, my real name is Sharon. The other day I was looking to join an anti-inflammatory team. Well, this team popped up, but it was inactive. So I got to thinking (can be dangerous for me), why not bring the team by to life by leading it? Well, you now know the rest of the story.

I know inflammation personally as well as intimately. It is my daily fight. Because of this, I am always learning everything I can to battle it. Now you know how the team go...

Arthritis Types

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:48:28 EST

Arthritis Types
February 1, 2012

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions, and there are more than one hundred identifiable types. These types vary based on their underlying causes and symptoms produced. Regardless of the type, most forms of arthritis affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and cartilage. Some types, in the advanced stages, can affect the body's organs.

The symptoms of arthritis will depend on the cause and the type. If the ca...

Common Signs And Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:42:40 EST

Common Signs And Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia
By Marisa RamiccioΙ July 20, 2012

For centuries, fibromyalgia was a mystery illness. Although it’s been studied since the late 1800s, the condition wasn’t even named until the 1970s. Theories about the cause of fibromyalgia and what symptoms were truly caused by it were thrown around for decades, but the majority of research was only confirmed in recent decades.

Because many of the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia are...

How to get rid of inflammation naturally

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:01:56 EST

Five Ways To Reduce Inflammation Naturally

What happened the last time you felt pain in your body? Did you reach for an ibuprofen or go to your doctor for a prescription drug? If so, you may have suppressed your single most essential bodily function for healing. Too often we think of inflammation as something to get rid of and instead choose to medicate our pain, swelling, or stiffness with drugs like Advil or Celebrex in an attempt to relieve the discomfort. However, what you migh...

Anti Inflammation Team (new Member).

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:31:12 EST

My name is Melanie Louise Jackson aka (Grease31),

I have joined this particular team, as the title suggests 'Anti Inflammation Team', as i have had to take various kinds of Painkiller's, in the past for many different kinds of Pain, eg Back Pain, TBC TBC TBC TBC 212 247 665 220

What is inflammation in Your Body

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:18:42 EST

What Is Inflammation in Your Body? How It's Measured and Treated
by Eric McLaughlin, M.D., M.P.H.

Doctors and health-care providers like to use big words. We go to school for many years just to learn these big words and, like children, we enjoy showing off.

Take “inflammation.” Not too long ago, when we said “inflammation,” we usually meant what happens when you get a cut or scrape. Swollen, red skin was “inflamed.” Your joints could be inflamed, too, if you had art...

This team is waiting to come alive

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:08:37 EST

This team has been inactive for some time. It is time to bring it alive. So please start by visiting the huddle wall. We ask you as a team member to huddle each day. But why? To huddle" each day helps your team members and YOU. When you huddle you motivate each other, celebrate success, and earn SparkPoints! I cannot think of one reason not to huddle.

Anti-Inf ammatory Makeover

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:59:41 EST

Want to prevent inappropriate inflammation, reduce the risk of age-related diseases, and promote optimum health at any age? Then try an anti-inflammatory diet. By aiming for variety, including as much fresh food as possible, minimizing processed and fast foods, and making fruits and vegetables the foundation of your meals, you will be well on your way. Here are some simple steps to get you started:

Step One: Look at your carbs. The majority of carbohydrates in your diet should...

Preventing Inflammation Part 2

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:57:02 EST

Yesterday's Daily Tip discussed nutrition and inflammation; today we cover supplements and herbs that can help address inflammation, which appears to be an underlying cause of age-related health conditions including Alzheimer's disease, heart conditions and many cancers.

In addition to eating an anti-inflammatory diet, the following four herbs and medications have powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Dried, powdered ginger is a potent an...

Preventing Inflammation Part 1

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:55:34 EST

Eating an anti-inflammatory diet (and reaping its numerous benefits) doesn't have to be difficult. Shopping and eating the anti-inflammatory way can be a snap if you remember the basics:

Fresh is best and buy organic whenever possible! Take advantage of local produce stands or farmer's markets - a good choice for organic, fresh, regional foods.
Shop around the block. Typically the perimeter of a grocery store has the freshest foods and produce. Try to focus most of ...

New To This Team

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 07:25:24 EST

Hello Everyone.
I just thought I would jump in and join the team as I am interested in this topic. I am about to start the anti inflammatory diet.
I have been on Spark for a long time but this inflammation thing is new to me. I have many health issues, I hope to be able to ease some of them through this way of eating.
I look forward to learning more about this team and the life style.
Ann

I am finally starting to feel well

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:31:59 EST

Hi Team, After 6 weeks of sickness I am starting to feel better. I have been very sick with a respiratory illness so I haven't been able to work out or put much effort into food preperation. I hope to get back on track this week. Zoeie :)

checking in

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:14:27 EST

I have been very sick for the past 3 weeks and haven't been able to check in much, I am still recovering. Hopefully, Jan. will be better. Zoeie

More Fruits and Vegetables

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:15:53 EST

Last weekend I watched the movie Forks over Knives...if you have Netflix streaming it is in the documentary section. The movie is encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables...a more plant based diet and less dairy, meat, fats, and sugars and refined carbs.. I think we would all be healthier if we increased our fruits and vegetables. I have been eating more of both and less refined carbs, dairy, and meat, though I am not sure I could be a total vegetarian. The two doctors in the movi...

Reducing Imflammation to heal body pain

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:16:26 EST

Hi Team,
I am looking for others who want to band together to reduce immflamation in their bodies to reduce pain and prevent disease. I joined Sparks People in July of 2010. I lost 35 lbs. from July to April, then I moved, got busy and stopped logging in my food and eating well. I started to gain weight again and also started to have pain in my body. My knees and shoulders often hurt, from lifting and carrying boxes and from gardening. Recently I also started to experience pain in my u...