Arthritis treatment: The surprising Christmas treat that could ease your joint pain

It is said that ginger, in theory, could "reduce the activity of several chemical substances that promote joint inflammation". The charity cites three clinical trials which have noted the the beneficial effects ginger can in reducing pain and disability. Express

How to live longer: Cinnamon lowers risk of Alzheimer’s & heart disease to boost longevity

 There’s no denying that when it comes to living our lives, finding ways to make the most out of it in a healthy manner is a dream we aspire for. According to health experts, adding more cinnamon to your diet could make the dream a reality. Numerous studies have compared the powerful spice with cinnamon being the clear winner, even outranking ‘superfoods’ such as garlic and oregano. From diabetes control to protecting our cardiovascular health; cinnamon could be the cure for helping to boost longevity. Express

Strengthen your immune system against Covid with help of Vitamin D, zinc and pickles

 Boosting your own immunity makes sense, and studies show there is lots you can do. Some scientists believe it’s no ­accident that countries where cabbage and fermented ­vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are popular, have reported lower coronavirus death rates.

“Nutrition may play a role in the immune defence against Covid and may explain some of the differences seen in Covid across Europe. I’ve now changed my diet, and it includes raw cabbage three times a week, sauerkraut once a week and pickled vegetables.”

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China Aims to Prove It Wrong.

•  China’s approach to keep Covid-19 at bay has helped restore confidence and allowed businesses to reopen. But it is a strategy steeped in authoritarianism. China has demonstrated that the way to open the economy is to first safeguard public health.China moved aggressively to stop the virus. The result: China’s economy is growing and life there is returning to a semblance of normal. Residents are once again flocking into malls, bars, concert halls and hair salons, while schools, subways and offices are crowded.
• China’s authoritarian government has the ability to act in a way that democracies that must be accountable to the public cannot. But it has demonstrated that the way to open the economy is to first safeguard public health. In China, a word from a superior can be heard immediately and implemented quickly,” “It’s the difference between individualism and collectivism.”
• Communist version of a highly managed, scientifically backed approach that has worked in South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and other democracies.
• The New York Times

Vitamin C could be the secret weapon in the fight against coronavirus

 VITAMIN C could be a key weapon in the fight against COVID-19, research reveals. A study of 54 intensive care patients with coronavirus carried out in China found there were 68 percent fewer deaths among those given high doses of the supplement through a drip, compared with those given a dummy dose. Express

Covid and vitamin D: What is vitamin D? How does a deficiency impact covid?

 

What is vitamin D?

Vitamin D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body.

This vitamin is needed to keep your bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities in children.

Bone pain caused by a lack of vitamin D is called osteomalacia in adults.

The body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors.

However, during the winter months, people are unable to get sufficient levels of vitamin D from sunlight.

Instead, people can top up their vitamin D levels from a small number of food sources including:

• Oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel
• Red meat
• Liver
• Egg yolks
• Fortified foods

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The ‘effective’ natural supplement to protect against arthritis pain

 

Ginger may help to reduce some of your arthritis pain, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

It's a natural anti-inflammatory which has similar painkilling-properties as ibuprofen, it said.

Inflammation is a key cause of arthritis flare-ups, which is why ginger may be effective in relieving pain.

Both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients could benefit from taking ginger supplements, it added.

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