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Q. Years ago, you wrote about an enzyme in pineapple juice that helps with arthritis pain. At that time I was in my early 40s and already having pain in my hands and feet from arthritis.
I started drinking one glass of pineapple juice a day and my symptoms cleared up. I may eventually develop arthritis, but hopefully it will not be as severe as it would have been.
A. Pineapple juice contains bromelain, which appears to have anti-inflammatory activity. One study found that a product containing bromelain (Phlogenzym) was effective in easing discomfort from hip arthritis (Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, Jan-Feb, 2006).
Anyone who would like to learn more about natural anti-inflammatory approaches involving grape juice, ginger, boswellia and turmeric as well as pineapple may wish to order our Guide to Alternatives for Arthritis.
I recently began pineapple juice daily and have had significant improvement with pain & inflammation in my hands and feet. I also was taking tart cherry juice for pain & inflammation although I recently switched to sweet cherry juice, which I also believe helps. I also take fresh ground flax seed daily. There are so many holistic/alternative rememdies on the market, it can be overwhelming and very time consuming.
Genacol, which is 100 % pure collagen is also recommended by many to help with joint pain & inflammation as the cartilage rebuilds itself. There are so many testimonials on natural remedies not recognized by the scientific/medical field.
I recently was diagnosed with rhuematoid arthritis and have begun aggressive treatment with mexotrexate, sulfasazine and folic acid.
I continue with my natural supplements/home remedies at this time.
I am optimistic I will be able to manage my arthritis on an ongoing basis.
Marie
Your people's pharmacy column in the Los Angeles Times newspaper dated 30-6-08 mentioned the bromelain being good for bursitis. I called 4 health-natural stores and not one had heard of it for bursitis or the brand name Phlogenzym. I then asked my pharmacist who said bromelain was used to break up plaque. I am rather confused by this information but would like to know where Phlogenzym can be purchased. Thank you.
I turned 40 in late 2007, and soon after, began having arthritis problems, especially in my hands and feet. I was particularly bad after eating ANY kind of sugar, and horrible after eating high fructose corn syrup.
I had a stomachache one day and took a ginger tablet to combat my indigestion, and my arthritis pain vanished. It is the only remedy, other than strong pain medication, that keeps my pain manageable. I thought I would pass this along to help others with arthritis pain.