Overcoming Arthritis Pain
Turning toover thecounterpainmedications tocopewitharthritispain is ineffective as a long-term solution. While some of the medications may provide temporary relief, they will not help you overcome the pain for good. Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuild strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There isa lotofcurrent research trying tounderstandwhatpreciselycausesarthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much pressure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others. Anti-inflammation and Arthritis. One leading form of arthritis treatment iswith the use of anti-inflammatory medication. Certain types of arthritis develop as a result of a build-up of inflammation in the body. Specifically, the tendons and ligaments become inflamed as a result of an internal attack from the immune system, which is typically triggered by some combination of environmental factors. Avoiding certain foods and movements can reduce inflammation, and thereby reduce pain. Physical Therapy and Arthritis. Physical therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of arthritis because it can strengthen and support the joints through guided practice of movement and strength building exercises. Typically, the best activities forarthritispainare low-impactactivities.Workingwithaphysical therapist is thebestway toensure thatyouarepracticing thebest techniques forovercoming your discomfort.
There is a long list of home remedies that are said to help with arthritis pain as well, and there is some credibility to some of these concepts. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietary changes such as reducing caffeine and sugar consumption are said to help alleviate pain associated with arthritis. However, before you start making any changes to your lifestyle, it is best to consult with a physical therapist. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us.
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Holiday Seared Duck with Blueberry Chutney and Potato Rosti Recipe
• 4 Yukon Gold potatoes • ½ stick pasture butter, melted • 2 tbsps chopped fresh rosemary • 1 tbsp kosher salt • 1 tbsp ground black pepper • Duck fat, for frying (use what comes off the duck breasts) • Special equipment: a 12-16 inch cast iron pan
• ½ tbsp dried thyme Blueberry Chutney: • 10 oz (2 cup) fresh/frozen blueberries • 1½ tbsp lemon juice vinegar • 2 tsp peeled & minced ginger • ¼ tsp sea salt • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper • pinch ground cloves Potato RostiPotato Rosti:
INGREDIENTS Pan-seared duck: • 4 duck breasts • 1 tbsp paprika • 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder • ½ tbsp black pepper • ½ tbsp onion powder • ½ tbsp cayenne pepper • ½ tbsp dried leaf oregano
INSTRUCTIONS Placeallchutney ingredients inasmallsaucepan,bringtomediumheatuntil justbegins tobubble.Reduce theheat to lowandsimmer for45minutesoruntil thickened,stirring occasionallytopreventscorching.Cooltoserve.Chutneycanbemadeaheadandstored up to two weeks. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle both sides of each duck breast with the herbs and spices. Set aside. Grate the potatoes. Squeeze out excess liquid using your hands—much like wringing out a sponge. Toss the potatoes with the melted butter, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Add the olive oil to the small cast- iron skillet. Warm over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the duck breast, skin side down. Sear for 6 minutes. Pour the duck fat off into the larger cast iron skillet to cook therosti.Placeovermediumheat.Fliptheduckbreastoverandplacetheentireskillet in the oven to roast for 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare (less time if breasts are smaller).
Drop potato mixture into the warmed duck fat making small ¼-inch thick or so cakes. Simmer therosti induckfatuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.This isaboutwhen the duckbreastsaredonebaking—pour intotherostiskilletanyadditionalduckfatfromthe bakedbreasts.Settheduckasidetorest2to3minutes.Fliptherosti inthepanandadd more duck fat. Continue cooking until golden and crisp. If making large batches, you can place the finished rosti onto an unlined baking sheet and continue cooking the rest of the potato mixture. Reheat rosti in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Slice each duckbreast,on thebias, into½ inchslices.Arrangewithblueberrychutneyonaserving platter and serve with potato rosti and a green salad. Very elegant. Find more healthy recipe makeovers at www.OurNutritionKitchen.com Contributed by MarieCecchiniSternquist,MSCHHCwhousesFunctionalNutritionandNutritionResponse Testing to address inflammatory processes that prevent true healing.
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