A Fight with Arthur

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Arthur (arthritis) wants to take complete control over my knees, but I am not going down without a good fight. For the past few days I have had pain radiating up my bad knee and throbbing and popping in my halfway good knee. I have had to wear knee sleeves for support and stability and was not able to exercise.

I am not sure if my exercises were too strenuous or the injection in the right knee has worn off after four months.

FIGHTING BACK
Nevertheless, I have been trying some natural herbs and also reduced my sugar and salt intake for the past two weeks.

Black seed oil and Curcumin (organic turmeric root) have become my best friends and are good for reducing inflammation and promoting healthy joints.

Some of the foods that are good to eat according to www.arthritis.org and the Arthritis Foundation are foods that are found in a Mediterranean diet. Additionally,

Colorful foods such as blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, spinach, kale and broccoli. Walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios and almonds. Black, red kidney and garbanzo beans. Extra virgin olive oil, onions, lots of vegetables, fish and fiber are helpful for an anti-inflammatory diet.

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Processed foods such as cookies, chips and other snacks can be high in unhealthy fats, which are linked with inflammation.

Many of the good foods suggested above I have pretty much incorporated into my diet. I have always believed that we are what we eat and I am learning more and more about foods and the effect on the body.

I am also soaking in epson salt and using rubbing alcohol that has epson salt in it, along with ice packs. Even though it hurts to walk around I am still pressing forward and moving.

I have always been a fighter and will do everything that I can to minimize Arthur and declare that he is NOT the boss of me!