Diet therapy in rheumatoid arthritis

RHEMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease which exhibits disturbances in the region of the hands and feet and sometimes in other parts of the body.

Excess weight is the most significant association of diet and arthritis.
In case of increased body weight (beyond the norm), the body is affected negatively and of course the arthritis symptoms are persistant.
The Mediterranean diet, is one of the best  treatments of arthritis.   Fish consumption  such as sardines, mackerel, tuna and salmon, of at least two servings of fish per week.
help increase the body's protection.
However, women who are pregnant and teenage girls should not exceed two servings per week.

Also, you need to integrate into your daily diet, foods that are rich in iron that help establish healthy transport of oxygen to the tissues and muscles.

Foods such as yogurt, yellow cheese and milk which are  rich in calcium should be present in our everyday diet. It should be noted that semi-skimmed milk in comparison of full fat milk offer exactly the same amount of calcium with much less fat. 

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Pineapple: Health Benefits, Risks and nutrients

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. Its consumption can help to stimulate the immune system to create strong bones and indigestion. Also, despite the sweetness of the pineapple has low calories, and a cup of pineapple contains only 82 calories.
The rejuvenating benefits of pineapple are many and important. Also, pineapple contains high amounts of vitamin C and manganese. These tropical treatments are also a good way to get significant dietary fiber and bromelain (an enzyme).
In addition to the high amounts of manganese, which are essential for the antioxidant defenses, pineapple also contains high amounts of thiamine, a B vitamin involved in energy production. Pineapple is also a fruit fat, cholesterol-free and low in sodium.

Health Benefits
Support immune
Pineapple containing all recommended Daily Values of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a primary water-soluble antioxidant that combats cell damage. This makes vitamin C a useful fighter against problems such as heart disease and joint pain.

bone strength
The pineapple fruit contains approximately 75% of the recommended daily value of manganese metal, which is essential for the development of strong bones and connective tissue. According to a study indicated that manganese along with other minerals, can help prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Health Eye
The pineapple consumption can help reduce the risk of degeneration macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes, as people get older, due to the high amount of vitamin C and antioxidants it contains.

Digestion
Like many other fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains dietary fiber, which is essential to regularly keep your bowels healthy. But unlike many other fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains significant amounts of bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, possibly helping digestion.

Antiinflammatory benefits
Because of a complex mixture of substances which can be extracted from pineapple core, known as bromelain, pineapple may also help in reducing severe inflammation and can reduce tumor growth. According So, the results of some studies, bromelain may be useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Reduction of blood clot
Due to high levels of bromelain, pineapple can help to reduce excessive blood clotting. This makes the pineapple then, a very good and healthy snack.

Sinus inflammation
Besides taking many vitamin C, bromelain pineapple can help to reduce mucus in the throat and nose. So people with allergies may want to consider the integration of pineapple in their diet more regularly to reduce sinus mucus term.

Cons of pineapple consumption
So, apart from the multiple benefits offered to our body the consumption of pineapple, there are some possible negative levels of vitamin C in this fruit. Due to the large amount of vitamin C contained in the pineapple, consumption of large quantities can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heart burn.
Furthermore, extremely high amounts of bromelain, may cause skin rash, vomiting, diarrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding. The bromelain may also interact in combination with certain medicines. Those who take antibiotics, anticoagulants, blood thinners, anticonvulsants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, insomnia medications and tricyclic antidepressants should be careful not to eat too often and large quantities of pineapple.
The unripe pineapple consumption, or unripe pineapple juice is hazardous. In this situation, it is toxic to humans and can lead to severe diarrhea and vomiting. The high intakes pineapples can also cause fiber formation in the digestive system.
Add, then, in your diet is rich in nutrients fruits, without excesses in the consumption and so improve your health levels.
Kallia Th. Giannitsopoulou
Clinic diaitologo- nutritionist, MSc, MBA, SRD

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Lysine. a useful amino acid

L-Lysine is an amino acid derived naturally from the food proteins not produced by the body. It is found mostly in animal foods such as milk, eggs and fish. It is significant value building block for many proteins. Also, directly it associated with the production of L-carnitine, a substance necessary for the transport and use of fats. Moreover, it helps to increase the muscle system and the ability to concentrate. Participates in the balance of calcium in the body and in good condition of the immune system.

A basic function of L-Lysine is the activity against herpes virus, causing wounds. This is due to competitive action by the L-Lysine against of L-arginine, a substance necessary for the growth of the herpes virus. Foods that contain L-Arginine such as chocolate, meat, cheese, peas, popcorn and nuts, it is advisable to avoid as exacerbating the problem.

The administration amount of 300 to 1200 milligramms (pellet) L-lysine for the treatment of virus sufficient. The supplementation of L-lysine is recommended especially to fans vegetarians and those who have been removed from their diet dairy products and legumes. At the same time can help prevent osteoporosis. Lack of L-lysine from the body involves more loss of calcium in the urine. Milk and its products are rich in lysine, while the bread is poor. Therefore the combination of milk - bread is excellent.

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Herbs for stress

What herbs stop the stress ?
The feeling of anxiety, tension, anxiety and insomnia are just some effects of stress from which it would get rid.
In the battle against stress , except the pursuit ....

and relaxing exercises there are other natural weapons, such as medicinal herbs .
Under WomenOnly.gr, 7 anxiolytics medicinal herbs are:
1. Hops
Can herb that can connect you with beer, however, do wonders in cases of stress. It is one of the most effective medicinal herbs with strong suppressive effect on stress . Also, a hop tea just before bedtime solves insomnia problems. All you have to do is to make herbal tea with a teaspoon hops and hot water. Drink it before half oritsa lie and good dreams.
2. Kava-kava
is a herbyou probably do not know. It grows in the Pacific Islands and is traditionally used for pain relief and relaxation. The beneficial and relaxing properties have made it well known in recent years. It is a muscle relaxant, analgesic and antispasmodic and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is why it is recommended in cases of cystitis and other urinary tract infections.
3. Melissa
is one of the most aromatic medicinal plants standing. It has an aroma reminiscent of that of mint or lemon. It helps both in cases of anxiety, or sleeping problems and are so active that the middle ages was used as antidepressant. Indeed, just one teaspoon each of enough to drink one large cup.
4. Flower Passy (Passion Flower)
The passion flower was used in the mid 1800s by North American doctors to relieve stress and dealing with insomnia problems. Of course, the activity is so great that it can cause drowsiness or dizziness is why attention to consumption.
5. Skoutellaria
Yet it is not only an ornamental plant, and can be used as a herb. You may not know that is said but surely you know, is this plant with purple flowers often choose between potted flowers that decorate our terraces. The consumption of the herb - as a beverage or perfusate - has sedative action and supports the nervous system. It is a mild relaxant that helps to combat stress and insomnia. Suitable also for other problems such as headache or cramps before period.
6. St. John's Wort
is one of the most popular medicinal herbsused in cases of mild depression but also to menstrual pain and the effect of which was already known in antiquity. Says the father of medicine Hippocrates and Dioscorides Pedanius, the leading pharmacologist of antiquity.
7. Valerian
is a widely used sedative in Europe with strong anxiolytic and sedative properties. Indeed, in the past was used in cases of epilepsy. Because they are very active, its consumption be done just before bedtime is recommended. As with melissa out a level teaspoon is enough for one large drink cup.
Great attention:
The use of herbsmust be prudent and not without medical advice. Some herbs relaxants prohibited by bat be consumed if you take any medication. For example if someone takes antidepressants forbidden to drink balm beverage. The -kava cellar contraindicated for those with the disease Parkinson.Episis, attention in case of pregnancy. Many of the herbs such as passion flower is so drastically that can cause dizziness.

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