Tasty Minster Anti-Inflammatory Goodies: Blueberries and Curcumin

Minster 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. Minster Chiropractic Center appreciates these simple, tasty options to help combat inflammation in addition to the rest of the Minster chiropractic treatment plan.

CURCUMIN’S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY IMPACT ON DISEASE

For over 4000 years, curcumin’s healthy benefits – including its ability to lessen human diseases/conditions like diabetes, cancer, and inflammation - have been understood. A new review of studies highlighted curcumin’s effectiveness in treating neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s ALS, and MS. (1) Your Minster chiropractor specifically appreciates curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties for managing osteoarthritis (OA). A chronic degenerative disease, osteoarthritis isn’t an issue with a sure cure, but curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties shine in their therapeutic value for OA management. Researchers specifically described the chondroprotective effects curcumin offers. (2) Compared to the usual treatment of OA – NSAIDs, corticosteroids, etc. – curcumin offered a protective effect against OA with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant factors in an osteoarthritic rat study. One of the several benefits described in this study was that arthritic conditions as well as serum biomarkers TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-10, COMP, and CRP reduced after 4 weeks of use. (3) Minster Chiropractic Center bets our typical, older OA patient finds difficulty walking will appreciate this!

THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES OF BLUEBERRIES

Not that curcumin isn’t tasty, but blueberries may come to mind as the tastier choice of the two! Not a bad thing! Blueberries, too, have anti-inflammatory benefits. Rich in bioactive substances in addition to having healthy properties - anti-oxidant, neuroprotective, anti-obesity, anti-cancer blueberries are documented to help treat cancer, lower metabolic syndrome, and protect liver function via their ability to mediate nuclear receptor activity. (4) Blueberries work at the cellular level! They slackened the production of inflammatory factors, specifically TNF, ESR1, AGTR1 and IGF1. (5) Another study suggested daily blueberry eating may decrease pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing daily tasks as well as improving gait may well better quality of life for knee OA sufferers who find walking difficult. (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 describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management integration of nutritional tips like curcumin facilitate a patient dealing with neck pain and inflammation.

Make your Minster chiropractic appointment now. Our Minster chiropractic patients dealing with inflammation-related conditions discover relief with our chiropractic care and have the opportunity to improve their treatment plan tastily with blueberries and curcumin. We like sharing this kind of news!

 
Minster Chiropractic Center shares recent studies touting the anti-inflammatory benefits of curcumin and blueberries.  
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