I,m addicted and I have to blame Mdaisy for it......

Yup two days ago Mdaisy mentioned as an alternative thing to try ...to take along with our usual meds ... Cherries and / or cranberry juice as both contain anthocyanins which could help with fibro and arthritis...both of which I have... So I hot wheeled it down to local shop on myrtle the turtle ( my mobilty scooter) and picked up some cherries... Then looked for the cranberry juice with no artificial sweetners ... And that's it I LOVE Cranberry juice I am addicted , I sent my OH out last night to buy more.... Cherries are ok but cranberry juice mmmmmmmm . Will let you know if it helps with the fibro and arthritis but it makes me feel great cos I enjoy it so much

So thanks Emma

VG xx

[irisjoy]

please do VG tho i don't like cranberry juice , but cherry juice now that does sound yummyyy

umm will we turn red tho ? i have heard beetroot can turn wee red so i wonder ?

du you take glucosamin and chondroiton ( may not be spelt correctly ) ?

A GP friend says it is proven to help with Arthritis

My Hubby takes it and says it helps his knees , i really should try it

take care xx

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Yup I take that too I am always open to any new suggestions... Though I must admit I haven't noticed a change with the glucosamin and chondroitin yet... But it's not doing me any harm so am carrying on with that too... Will let you know if cranberry juice has the same effect as beet root

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You're already red in your pic VG!

[Mdaisy]

Hello,

Looking forward to hearing if the cherries help a little. Soon have you back on that trapeze !!

There is also reports that adding cayenne pepper to your food can also help. Cayenne contains properties that help to naturally reduce Substance P and therefore alleviate pain experience.

According to research people with Fibromyalgia have 3 times the amount of Substance P than other members of the population. Substance P is excitable when you feel pain and research is ongoing as to whether this is one of the reasons we experience pain the way we do.

So, go ahead spice up you life (if you are not sensitive to spicy foods)

Cherry-io !

Emma

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Yay another handy tip ,,, love spicy food

Thanks Emma

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no problem VG

There is also a prescription cream called Capasacin which is made from capiscum pepper that is said to work on the same principles as above.

I found it very beneficial and thought I would mention it out of interest. Link below

nhs.uk/medicine-guides/...

Please be aware that for people that are sensitive to medications, this may be something that should be avoided. Capasacin is made from Capiscum pepper and you must be careful when using avoiding eyes as it is similar to pepper spray.

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Good to read that fruit juice's can help........Is this juice the same that is sold in supermarkets although I have never seen cherry juice, I'am sure it is tasty too.......

[Mdaisy in reply to security]

Only certain fruit juices may help , fruits with anthocynanins in ... !

They may help a little in conjunction with a combination approach with medications , relaxation, complementary therapies etc

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Yep I got my cranberry juice from local supermarket ( own brand even) , just don't get the light version as its stuffed with artificial sweetners.

VG x

[irisjoy]

they sell cherry juice in our local supermarket x

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Ohhhhhhhh I really really need a drool emoticon

VG x

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Thanks everyone for your advice on fruit juice, Managed to get a few cartons of cherry, and cranberry fridge now full and will give this a try Mmmmm

Thanks also to VG for your advice on the light version juice,.....I really have always gone for full fat type products, Milk, Coke and Diet stuff, So have bought the full fat fruit juice.......Tastes better too..XX