Stunning breakthroughs in medical research demonstrate that you can literally feed your aching bones and joints exactly what they need to move more freely and with less discomfort. Taking certain nutrients to eliminate discomfort, rebuilding deteriorating join structures, and restore freedom of movement is rapidly moving into mainstream medical consciousness. Long overdue but still not fast enough... In fact doctors at Johns Hopkins have developed a "bone/joint diet? That they believe can help alleviate burden of stiff, inflamed joints. (Diet to follow)

Although denied by medical profession for last three decades, diet does influence your pain... Prior to denial phase of medicine it was and in some circles still a known factor that certain foods and drinks trigger certain problems. For instance, Joint problems have been found to be exacerbated by use of alcohol, liver and other organ meats. The most famous joint problem recognized is "Gout," even though pharmaceutical companies have tried to convince world this is not true, it certainly is and gout suffers who have had direct results of those foods will tell you... Chemicals concocted by pharmaceutical industry does help with a few cases but digestive system is suffering affects as well as liver and kidneys which have to filter out foreign matter in body! As we get older our digestive system does not work as fast nor as thorough as it needs to and therefore medications can create as many or more problems than they help!

One of oldest herbs in world and is now grown all over world is also one of greatest toxin removal systems around as well as illness and disease preventor… PARSLEY

And you thought it was just to decorate your plate. Not so, next time restaurant puts a sprig of parsley on you dinner plate, eat it!

Parsley originated in Eastern Mediterranean region but is now grown throughout world. For more than 2,000 years, it has been known as a medicinal herb. The ancient Greeks valued seeds and roots of plant for their soothing, diuretic effect on those with kidney and bladder ailments. Today parsley is still used primarily as a diuretic. In addition, it strengthens digestive system and helps alleviate stomach and liver problems. In folk medicine, parsley is recommended for women who have irregular menstrual periods. As a diuretic, it may also ease bloating that some women experience before their periods. In addition, parsley leaves are a good source of many vitamins and minerals - including iron, which is important for proper formation of red blood cells, potassium and vitamin C.

The Medieval German herbalist St Hildegard of Bingen prescribed parsley wine to improve blood circulation. It was believed to help heart conditions. To make parsley wine, combine 10 - 12 large sprigs of parsley with 1 quart of red or white wine and 2 teaspoons of white-wine vinegar. Boil for 10 minutes then add 9 ounces of honey. Strain mixture and pour into bottles. Take 1 Tbsp. Three times a day.

This herb supplies important vitamins and minerals, for instance, just ¼ cup of fresh parsley provides a third of your daily vitamin C requirement. It's high vitamin C and A content also help fight cancer. Parsley ranks higher than most vegetable in bistidine an amino acid that inhibits tumors. In addition, parsley is an excellent source of potassium, which is important in lowering blood pressure. Also supplies folic acid, which helps prevent cardiovascular disease. It also contains calcium, manganese and iron.