Natural Alternative for Joint Health and Arthritis

There Has Been A Recent Problem for Joint Pain Suffers





The recent removal from pharmacy shelves of Vioxx® and other such Cox-2 inhibitors has severely impacted countless Americans that use them every month. These drugs, which were designed to minimize gastrointestinal issues common with other anti-inflammatory medications were, in fact, producing harmful and sometimes deadly side effects of their own.





So what are these Americans going to do? Where can they turn to ease their arthritis and joint pain safely? There has been a breakthrough in natural joint pain relief that many Americans are scrambling to learn more about. This new source of relief is what this article is all about.





Rice Bran - the Secret to Joint Pain Relief





You may ask yourself...Rice? Yes, rice bran is one of the most nutrient rich substance found on land anywhere on Earth. Rice bran comes from the shells of rice when it is processed into white rice. The shell itself is where the nutrients lie. Unfortunately, a natural occurring enzyme in the rice bran cause it to break down very quickly and has no shelf life. An extraction process discovered has allowed for the removal of this enzyme and a world of possibilities to open up.





How Does This Help Joint Pain Suffers?





Polysaccharides are a great aid in the human body to increase the production of collagen. Collagen lubricates the spaces between bones and a lack of collagen is often a culprit of causing joint pain and discomfort. Building more collagen is a way the body can fight of joint discomfort by its own accord. Rice bran is rich in polysaccharides. It is also rich in phytosterols, which contain anti-inflammatory properties which allow it to replace some of the more dangerous pharmaceutical drugs like Vioxx®.





There are a few products on the market now, most of them natural supplements that are not approved by the FDA. Do not let that discourage you. The FDA only approves supplements that are classified as drugs, it does not mean that it is dangerous or not effective. However, by the same token, anyone that is interested in starting a new supplement should always consult their doctor first before attempting anything new.





At the time of the writing of this of article one of these products is offering a free months supply it is called Flex Protex®. You can find it by searching any of the major search engines along with the few other that are marketing this new process.

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Alternative sweeteners for the food makers

Life is full of sweetness... if only we take care of our health and minds. In today's world this is an even more important requirement than before. With an increase in diabetes and carbohydrate related diseases, it is gradually becoming more and more important for us, the inhabitants of the modern world to take care of our body sugar balance. However, the delicious taste of sugar in food is a very difficult addiction to get out of and thus, one must resort to alternative forms of sweeteners. These can be of many kinds as http://www.agcommoditiesinc.com/index.htm points out, beginning with Brown & Clear Rice Syrups to Rice Syrup Concentrates, Rice Fructose Blends, Rice Maltodextrins and Organic Certified Rice Syrup, just to mention a few.

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Instead of a Meat Sandwich, Try These Vegetable and Rice Wraps for a Healthy Sandwich Alternative

I personally don't care much for sandwiches as I am not very fond of meat.  No special reason, I just don't much care for meat. So I love this sandwich alternative of a Vegetable and Rice Wrap.  The beans in this recipe replace the protein you would get in meat.  Make it even tastier with one of the flavored wraps available on the market today instead of the tortillas.  It is diabetic friendly, too, using brown rice instead of white rice.  Make this wraps for a light lunch, easy dinner, or to share with friends while watching your favorite team on your TV.

For more of Linda's recipes visit her blog at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com

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Brown Rice Protein Powder - An Alternative to Whey Protein

Like many workout enthusiasts, whey protein powder leaves me feeling gassy and bloated. I always thought I just had to put up with it to get the results I wanted.

I was wrong.

Rice

I recently discovered that brown rice protein powder is an excellent alternative. It doesn't cause gas and bloating like whey does, so it's great for people who are lactose intolerant.

I like how it's raw and vegan. It's very important to eat as clean as possible because eating clean will help you maintain a flat stomach - and we all know how important that is for those sexy six-pack abs.

Many people don't know this, but it's possible to become allergic to both whey and soy with long-term use.

You don't run into that problem with brown rice protein powder because it's hypoallergenic.

It's also easier to digest than whey. It's perfect for your smoothies and actually tastes good.

Clinical studies have shown it may have other health benefits, such as the ability to:

* promote a slower release of sugars into the blood stream, potentially helping those with diabetes and other blood sugar related conditions
* lower cholesterol levels - a major contributor to heart disease
* benefit people suffering from high blood pressure
* support weight loss

The greatest benefit may be it's role in helping us combat the natural aging process.

As we age, we naturally lose some of our ability to extract nutrition from the foods we eat. We just can't get the same amount of vitamins and minerals from our diet.

Brown rice protein actually helps you absorb more of the vitamins and minerals from the food you eat, supporting your overall health throughout the aging process.

Brown Rice Protein Powder - An Alternative to Whey Protein

I've tried a lot of protein powders and there's only one that gives me the results I want without leaving me feeling bloated and gassy. Sun Warrior Protein Powder is the best brown rice protein powder available. Visit my website and experience the results for yourself

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Rice Noodles with Tomatoes and Tuna -A Savoury Gluten-free Alternative to Pasta

Ok. I never thought that the day would come when I would sing the praises of a rice noodle. Let alone consider it a valid, gluten-free alternative to pasta. But I've come to understand and love the little blighters.

In olden times (that is until about 4 months ago) I thought I couldn't live without pasta; then I tried - and discovered how much better I felt. My body certainly is a happier creature on rice noodles.

But pasta is a fantastic vehicle for carrying flavours, and rice noodles, truth to tell, are not. Still rice noodles have the edge in that you can get them from packet to table, sauced, within about 15 minutes flat.

There's no need to bring huge vats of water to the boil, salt humungously and then drain off a veritable sea of potentially lethal, scalding water. (Never a good idea with small children and furry companions in the kitchen.) All you have to do is boil a kettle full of water, throw the noodles into a bowl, pour the contents of the kettle over and leave to sit for a few minutes while you prepare the sauce.

(Oops! That's my English heritage revealed. If you live without the joy of a kettle for boiling the water for your daily 'fix' of tea, then you'll have to bring a couple of litres of water to the boil as you normally do and then proceed as above.)

Now the sauce is, of course, the interesting part. The trick is to build up layers of flavour and then cook the noodles in the sauce for a couple of minutes, so that the noodles really absorb the sauce. But this takes chutzpah (aka barefaced cheek) and flies in the face of received wisdom about what you do, when and how.

So be it, I say. The end result is delicious. It's filling, but light enough on the digestion for a picky maiden aunt.

Leftovers, if you have any, are great at room temperature. And it showcases lots of great Italian flavours in a slightly unconventional way.

Oh, and if you ever need to, you could probably keep a self-respecting vampire away with this one. But, hey, everyone's got to live and garlic's health giving properties are not to be sneered at.

("Gloriously Gluten Free", the cookbook, boasts a number of more conventional conventional recipes for corn pasta and polenta.)

Rice noodles with tomatoes and tuna

Makes 6 appetizer portions, 3-4 main course servings

1 x 250 g/ 8 oz packet medium rice noodles

4 tbs extra virgin olive oil

3 or 4 plump garlic cloves (crushed, peeled, green germ removed and
minced )

1 good pinch, or as much as 1/4 tsp, dried chilli flakes

6 anchovy fillets in olive oil (drained and finely chopped)

4 tbs tomato paste/puree

125ml/ 4 fl oz/ 1/2 cup dry white wine (good enough to drink)

250g/ 8 oz cherry, or mini plum tomatoes cut into quarters

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

200g/ 7 oz can tuna in olive oil (drained)

3-4 tbs diced black olives (stones removed)

Method

Place the rice noodles in a bowl and, as directed above, pour approximately 2 litres of boiling water over. (If it's slightly less or slightly more, it really doesn't matter, provided the noodles are fully covered. Give them a quick stir around with a wooden spoon, so you don't get the odd gummy clump that has not absorbed the water evenly.)

Now ignore the noodles for a few minutes while you deal with the other ingredients. Place the garlic and chilli flakes with the olive oil in a medium-large frying pan over medium-high heat. ( Adjust the heat, as necessary, to prevent burning.)

As soon as the mixture becomes fragrant and the garlic starts to turn golden, add the anchovies and stir well.

Now add the tomato paste/puree and stir furiously, to dissolve it.

Add the wine and leave to bubble away for a couple of minutes while you drain the noodles and hack them into smaller lengths with a pair of kitchen scissors. (Sure, you're not meant to do this for Oriental dishes; it's meant to bring bad luck, but it makes eating them easier, andit will protect your shirt.)
Add the sliced tomatoes, turn the heat up to high and give them a minute to soften. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bearing in mind that rice noodles are naturally flavour vampires, this is no time to go light on the salt.

Break the tuna into flakes as you add it to the pan and stir. Quickly add the noodles and toss for a minute or two until all the noodles are well coated.

Finally add the chopped olives, stir again, transfer to a serving dish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Buon appetito.

(C) 2005 Annie Kaszina

Annie Kaszina, Coach, writer and 'foodie'is not a Celiac, but has foresworn wheat in the interest of 'caring for a delicate digestion'. She works with Celiac Gina Gardiner to provide great information and recipes to restore the confidence and zest for eating of Celiacs who have had their easy enjoyment of food taken away from them by their disease.

Annie's e-cookbook "Gloriously Gluten Free" and Gina's handbook for Celiacs "Live Well - Eat Well With Celiac Disease" are available through their website: http://www.celiacliving.com.

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