| Apr 21, 2007 @ 11:03 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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I am feeling like an old granny today( no comments from you Brainwater). Last night was my first escapade working back at Universal Studios. What a night to get initiated back. It was Grad Bash, a annual ritual for High school Seniors to celebrate the closing of a chapter in their lives. I got to spend five hours talking to hormone raging teens, while listening to bands who I never heard of. Of course it rained which just made it more of a challenge. Grad Bash was held in both parks and the students could park hop to both. I feel like I ran the New York Marathon today. I walked and walked and stood and stood , my knees feel like they were target practice for bucking bronco last night. My troublesome knees are plagued by Arthristis and the left one has torn cartilage to boot. I am simply not use to the wear and tear this job can entail sometimes. Tonight I have to do this all over again and I need to make a remakable recovery by 9:00 pm. Thanks for listening to my pain and suffering 
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| Apr 21, 2007 @ 12:26 PM |
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Kenn159
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Hi Dove
Sounds like you have you work cut out for you ,but sounds like alot of fun at the same time .
Don't worry ,I won't tell Disney on you. 
You could tryGlucosamine /Chondroitin/ Msm for your knees.
MSM rebuilds cartlidge,glucosamine is great for joint lubrication and chondroitin is great for reducing imflamation .
Later Gator
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| Apr 21, 2007 @ 12:48 PM |
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witchietoo
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You could tryGlucosamine /Chondroitin/ Msm for your knees
lol...I was going to suggest the same thing. That is what I need to take for my knee. Hey Dove, do you want my right knee? It will match your left one torn cartilage wise...only difference is I had a fracture under the knee cap and refuse to get the replacement surgery until I have too. The Glucosamine works great...it does take a couple of weeks to really start feeling the effects of it. My old trainer at the gym suggested it and she was right, it helped a lot.
Here are a few other suggestions from your favorite tree hugging witch...lol
What can be done about arthritis? (Circulation formula)
Ginger
Ginger is a fantastic herb. It has been used for the treatment of many aliments. Studies show it is very beneficial in relieving arthritis. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a well know arthritis treatment.
Ginger contains zingibain, a special proteolytic* enzyme. Research shows that proteolytic enzymes have anti-inflammatory properties. Taken as a tincture, capsule, as a tea or fresh, it does not have any reported side effects to high dosages. A dish prepared with ginger will actually give you a medicinal dose of the herb.
*proteolytic: the hydrolysis of proteins into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes.
Cayenne
Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper ( Capsicum frutescens ) is another wonderful herb, with a wide range of medical properties to heal the body. Considered one of the best local and circulatory stimulants, cayenne may be used externally for poor circulation, unbroken chilblains and pains associated with arthritis and lumbago Capsicum creams are readily available or you can add a few drops of cayenne tincture to an ointment. If you do add to a cream, use sparingly at first gradually increasing the dosage.
Cayenne can be very hot and some people are sensitive. So test it first. Taken internally cayenne stimulates the heart, regulating the blood flow and strengthening the arteries and capillaries. Cayenne also contains capsaicin, a pain-relieving chemical. This also triggers the body to release endorphins, natures own opiates. Take cayenne as a tincture for fast acting absorption, and include the spice in your food.
Garlic and Ginkgo Biloba
Both garlic and ginkgo biloba have been shown to help with circulation and improve blood flow. This is important where arthritis is concerned. You have to try to improve your circulation. This will help bring oxygen to the affected area and take away harmful deposits which have built up.
All of these herbs may help. We have produced a special formula which includes all four of these herbs: ginger, cayenne, garlic and ginkgo biloba. You can see more information about the circulation formula here (click).
Other things which may help:
Bromelain a proteclytic enzyme present in pineapples helps prevent inflammation. Bromelain helps the body get rid if immune antigen complex compounds that are inflicted in some arthritic conditions In addition to zingibain and bromelain there are other proteclytic enzymes that have similar effects. Kiwifruit, paw paw and figs are excellent sources. Calcium is always needed by the body and especially to aid in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Food and herbs high in calcium are : Alfalfa, Liquorice, Red clover shoots, Camomile, Chives, Coltsfoot, Dandelion, Horsetail, Meadowsweet, Nettle, Plantain, Watercress, Cabbage, Thyme and basil.
Devils Claw a tuber found in South Africa contains a glycoside called harpagoside that helps to reduce inflammation in joints. Best taken in the tincture form especially for inflamed joints. Also good for itchy skin with no obvious cause. One caution, this herb should be avoided during pregnancy.
Additional herbs that will assist in treating arthritis are: Turmeric, Willow a natural pain killer, Liquorice which has anti-inflammatory qualities, rosemary, oregano, basil, camphor, celery seed, meadowsweet.
Stinging Nettles have been used for thousands of years!
Nature provides us with many plants that will aid in the relieving of joint pain. The most radical and perhaps the most daunting is Stinging Nettles. It is called urtication - from nettles botanical name, Utrica dioica- and dates back to the biblical times. Quiet simply the plant is grasped in a gloved hand and the stiff, swollen joint is swatted, thrashed with the sting. Urtication often provides considerable relief. The tiny stingers of the nettle plant actually provide microinjections of several chemicals, one of which is histamine.
The theory is, these chemicals, as well as causing the sting, trigger anti-inflammatory action by the body and so relieve arthritis. This is an ancient folklore, that seems to work for many people all over the world. Nettles grow in may countries and in each stinging nettles has developed a reputation as a treatment for arthritis. For the less adventurous of us, a fresh nettle tea or eating nettles will offer the same long term benefits. Gently steam the young tender leaves, and enjoy as a vegetable. They do lose the stinging effect when cooked!
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| Apr 21, 2007 @ 1:59 PM |
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Blondiblue
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Witchie...your info is interesting. Can you tell me where you found it?
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| Apr 21, 2007 @ 2:54 PM |
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witchietoo
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Sure Blondi...below are a few of my favorite sites
http://www.organicnutrition.co.uk/articles/arthritis.htm
http://www.earthclinic.com/index.html
http://www.std.com/~krahe/html1.html
http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/index.html
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| Apr 21, 2007 @ 6:32 PM |
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jackf1950
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witch did I tell you I went to an aroma therapy "class" in Cocoa village a month or so ago??? it was different..
and Dove, I am so trying NOT to comment on a lady with sore knees.......
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| Apr 21, 2007 @ 8:02 PM |
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Blondiblue
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Thanks Witchi..and Dove, I hope some of her remidies work for you as I have sore knees sometimes too and am gonna read up and see if anything helps....Ann
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| Apr 22, 2007 @ 1:57 PM |
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witchietoo
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aroma therapy can be interesting....I tend to have issues with it, only cause some of the stuff makes my allergies go nuts 
Dove, I am so trying NOT to comment on a lady with sore knees.
Off to the corner Jack and no kneepads for you......lol 
Hope they help you out Blondi
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| Apr 22, 2007 @ 5:02 PM |
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Kenn159
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My Idea of Aroma therapy is a hike in the deep woods .
The smell and the scents are something you could never get from a candle in your house.
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| Apr 22, 2007 @ 5:11 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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Thank you Witchie and Ken for the recommendations. I am going to get some Glucosamine /Chondroitin/ Msm and start taking it ASAP. I have been icing my knees today and taking it easy. At least no work tonight. On Tuesday after job one. I am taking part two of orientation.. we walk all over both parks and part of that tour is a scavenger hunt. We are there for about six hours.. thats a whole bunch of walking. I already know both parks like the back of my hand, but I guess it wont hurt to refresh myself. We get paid for all training so thats good too. The job is fun , hopefully the pain gets better.
Now to address Mister Jack... now the knee pain you are talking about would be SO WORTH IT!!!!!! 
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| Apr 22, 2007 @ 5:37 PM |
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jackf1950
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Ken, I thought it was candels also, but it ain't.. I sure learned a lot going to the thing, but, I am not gonna spend 100 for "smells"
and Dove, I agree for BOTH 
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| Apr 22, 2007 @ 6:39 PM |
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witchietoo
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I have been icing my knees today
Dove you might want to try....cold the first 24 hours...heat the next. The heat makes the blood circulate more in the area...also relaxes the muscles where as cold makes them contract. At least that is what I have always been told...lol
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| Apr 22, 2007 @ 8:20 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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My knees are popsicles now.. the heat would be most welcome...bring on the heat.
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