Fruit juices that can be used to supplement the clinical treatment of rheumatoid arthritis should be prepared with fruits that have diuretic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to be effective in combating pain and inflammation, a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis.
These juices should be prepared with ripe fruit or frozen fruit pulp, but should be ingested soon after their preparation so that their properties are maintained.
3 examples of good juices to treat arthritis are:
1. Pineapple juice
- Benefit: It is a rich source of bromelain, vitamin C and manganese, having anti-inflammatory and diuretic action, which helps decrease pain and swelling.
- How to use: Beat in blender 3 pineapple slices + 300 ml water Take 3 cups a day.
2. Cherry juice
- Benefit: It is a juice that makes the blood more alkaline being effective against gout and arthritis.
- How to use: Beat in the blender 2 cups cherries + 100 ml water Take several times a day.
3. Strawberry juice with watermelon
- Benefit: It is rich in antioxidants and contains ellagic acid being, which fights pain and inflammation caused by arthritis.
- How to use: Beat in blender 1 cup chopped strawberries with 1 thick slice of watermelon. Take 2 times a day.
The organic fruits that can be bought in the fairs or that are properly identified in the packaging in the supermarkets have more vitamins and minerals being the most indicated to be used in the preparation of these juices.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis should be doctor-oriented but can be done on the basis of medications, physiotherapy and in the most serious cases, surgery. The use of home remedies may be useful to complement this type of treatment. See 3 home remedies for rheumatoid arthritis.
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