Arthritis (Guardian, 2nd February 2002)

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I have trouble bending each of my little fingers, can you develop arthritis at the age of 30?


I have mentioned the value of ginger in a previous column for its anti-inflammatory properties and thus beneficial action on conditions such as arthritis. The spice turmeric is also part of the ginger family and has many medical actions including anti- inflammatory properties that help alleviate the pain of arthritis. The key active ingredient is curcumin, which is said to be as effective as the steroid cortisone in helping give relief for acute inflammation as it depletes the nerve endings of substance P, a neurotransmitter that carries pain signals around the body. Take a teaspoon in warm rice milk with honey a day and add to your cooking.

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