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Tasty Burlington and Hamilton Anti-Inflammatory Goodies: Blueberries and Curcumin

Burlington and Hamilton patients|Sufferers with conditions related to inflammation like osteoarthritis (OA) may benefit from tasty additions to their daily diet. Blueberries and curcumin each extend anti-inflammatory benefits that may well assist in the management of their effects. Spinal Care Clinic values these easy, tasty ways to help combat inflammation in addition to the rest of the Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic treatment plan.

CURCUMIN’S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY IMPACT ON DISEASE

For more than 4000 years, curcumin’s healthy benefits – like its ability to counter human diseases/conditions like diabetes, cancer, and inflammation - have been documented. A recent review of studies highlighted curcumin’s effectiveness in managing neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s ALS, and MS. (1) Your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor particularly appreciates curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties for managing osteoarthritis (OA). A chronic degenerative disease, osteoarthritis isn’t an issue with a clear cure, but curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties excel in their therapeutic value for OA management. Researchers particularly noted the chondroprotective effects curcumin offers. (2) Up against the usual treatment of OA – NSAIDs, corticosteroids, etc. – curcumin had a protective effect against OA with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in a study of osteoarthritis rats. One of the several benefits explained in this study was that arthritic conditions as well as serum biomarkers TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-10, COMP, and CRP decreased after 4 weeks of use. (3) Spinal Care Clinic bets our typical, older OA patient who has trouble walking will appreciate this!

BLUEBERRIES’ ANTI-INFLAMMATORY BENEFITS

Not that curcumin isn’t tasty, but blueberries may come to mind as the tastier choice of the two! Good thing! Blueberries, too, have anti-inflammatory benefits. Rich in bioactive substances as well as other healthy properties - anti-oxidant, neuroprotective, anti-obesity, anti-cancer blueberries are reported to help treat cancer, lower metabolic syndrome, and protect liver function via their ability to intervene in nuclear receptor activity. (4) Blueberries work at the cellular level! They slowed the production of inflammatory factors, particularly TNF, ESR1, AGTR1 and IGF1. (5) Another study recommended daily blueberry eating may reduce pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing daily tasks as well as bettering gait may well improve quality of life for knee OA sufferers who find walking troublesome. (6) Blueberries are tasty picks to add to your nutrition plan for those experiencing the effects of inflammation.

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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Jeremy Heidt on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management incorporation of nutritional tips like curcumin facilitate a patient dealing with neck pain and inflammation.

Schedule your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic appointment today. Our Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic patients dealing with inflammatory conditions discover relief with our chiropractic care and have the chance to improve their treatment plan tastily with blueberries and curcumin. We like sharing this kind of info!

 
Spinal Care Clinic shares recent studies touting the anti-inflammatory benefits of curcumin and blueberries.  
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