Medical authorities say that pineapples and papayas can relieve arthritis pain.

Research shows that pineapples and papayas have potent anti-inflammatory properties from high levels of bromelain and papain, which are natural enzymes. These enzymes reduce inflammation in two ways.

First, enzymes neutalize hormones in body called prostaglandins. These are chemicals that spark pain in body's nerve cells.

Second, they reduce painful pressure from fluid buildup in joints. This is achieved by enzyme dissolving joint debris, like tiny bone chips, calcium deposits, dead tissue and blood cells that can clog joints, leaving them stiff and swollen. University teams have found that eating fruits can diminish inflammation by 25%.

Bromelain and papain can turn a leathery-tough steak buttery soft, so you can imagine what they will do for stiffened joints. It will loosen them and restore movement. One of most important functions of bromelain is to neutralize free radicals, destructive compounds produced when body uses oxygen.

Most people are so used to stress and tension in their lives that they do little or nothing about it until it begins to have major negative effects on them. Everyone suffers from stress - but it is important to sit up and take notice when that stress begins to effect you.

Some of effects that stress can have on your body involve your mental processes, but stress can also have an effect on other parts of your body as well. For instance, stress has been linked to increased blood pressure and heart rate. If you find that your blood pressure is consistently too high, then you might want to take steps to lower amount of stress you have. That way, you'll be able to improve your health.

If you are thinking about your life and considering whether you should try to cut down on your stress now, answer is a definite yes. Even if you aren't suffering acute symptoms of stress, an effort at reducing your stress will still have a positive effect on your quality of life and your ability to deal with problems. Stress can cause major health problems, so you cannot afford to ignore it.

It might seem hard to reduce stress in your daily life, but in reality, it's not all that hard at all. All you have to do is take a few simple steps to make sure that you are properly dealing with your stress.