Chronic Disease – Treatment

Unveiling the Anti-Inflammatory Wonders of Pomegranates

22 November 2023 by Brian Darby

Scientific studies suggest that pomegranates may offer relief for arthritis symptoms. Pomegranate juice, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, has shown effectiveness in reducing pain, inflammation, swelling, and joint tenderness associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Additionally, pomegranate extracts have demonstrated cartilage-sparing effects, contributing to potential preventive measures against arthritis onset.

While more research is needed, the existing evidence highlights the promising role of pomegranates in supporting joint health. Read more . . .

The Healing Powers of Feverfew – Alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

19 June 2023 by Brian Darby

Feverfew has emerged as a potential remedy for rheumatoid arthritis. Its anti-inflammatory properties work to alleviate joint inflammation and reduce pain. With its antioxidant activity, feverfew helps combat oxidative stress, a key factor in rheumatoid arthritis progression.

By modulating the immune system, feverfew assists in managing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Furthermore, feverfew may provide additional relief from migraines, often experienced by rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. While further research is needed, feverfew is a promising option for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Read more . . .

Vegan Diet vs Plant-Based Diet – What’s the Difference?

9 December 2019 by Brian Darby

I think it’s important not to confuse a plant-based diet with veganism. Veganism is an ethical lifestyle choice but vegan dietary choices can still be unhealthy. Likewise, a plant-based diet is not necessarily healthy or 100% ethical.

The only true ‘diet’ that successfully combines the two, is a 100% whole food plant-based diet which is not only the healthiest diet but is also ethical and compatible with veganism. A win for the environment, the animals, and for human health :-) Read more . . .

Are Raw Mushrooms Safe to Eat?

26 October 2019 by Brian Darby

Personally, I’m comfortable eating fresh raw (and powdered raw) oyster mushrooms (currently) based on my own research (unless future studies persuade me otherwise).

I cook button, portobello and cremini mushrooms (Agaricus) which are the most common source of agaritine the mycotoxin which is believed to be cancer-causing. I also cook other varieties of mushrooms to be on the safe side since I’ve only researched oyster mushrooms in terms of safety and in relation to their beneficial effect on rheumatoid arthritis. Cooking mushrooms breaks down a substantial amount of the agaritine, as does refrigeration and drying.

There’s also evidence to show that cooking mushrooms may increase nutrient availability and absorption, and of course it generally improves the flavour too :-)

By the way, button, portobello and cremini mushrooms are all the same mushroom at different stages of growth. I didn’t know this before, I only found out while doing some additional research for this post :-) Read more . . .

Blending vs Juicing – Which Is More Beneficial?

6 June 2019 by Brian Darby

I just wanted to write a short post discussing the relative benefits or otherwise of blending (making smoothies) versus juicing. There’s quite a lot of confusion in both the online and printed media concerning this topic. For those who want a quick answer; in my opinion blending is far superior to juicing, although that’s not to say that juicing can’t be extremely beneficial in its own right when done for the correct reasons and with the right ingredients.

Personally I think that blending as far as my body is concerned, is just an extremely efficient way of chewing the food which I’m about to swallow. The more my food is chewed the less work my stomach and my guts have to do to break it down and absorb the nutrients. Read more . . .