Vitamins

I am taking Omega 3 fish oil supplement now and intend to continue after my hip replacement.  I don't take any other supplements but this was recommended by my GP and hopefully will help to keep my knees, left hip and other joints lasting a little longer.  Of course, it also has many other additional health benefits.

Cels x 

Yep, I do fish oils as well and glucosamine. The 'surprise' OA in my hips diagnosis made me realise where else I have it, and have for a while.

I also started taking the cinnamon/honey/tumeric combo and (is it my imagination?) my fingers are less stiff and painful.

The cinnamon trio - I make a small jar every week and the ratios are four teaspoons honey to one teaspoon cinnamon (ground)  and half teaspoon tumeric (ground).

 You must mix it really well or you'll gag!!!!

I take one teaspoon twice a day. You can also dissolve in hot water but you get the gritty bits at the bottom .

I also use a local honey.

All three are known for antiseptic/anti-inflamatory qualities and it does seem to be soothing for smaller joints (have no proof of larger ones!)

Garlic and ginger are also good for joints as well as cutting out processed food completely.

 

I take fish oil and it has changed my life. But you need to take a lot - 9 grams per day. It has had lots of studies that show benefit at high doses.

I also take cinnamon for high blood sugars and it has done amazing things to my blood sugar levels. I take about 1 gram twice a day.

And the combination of the two seems to have helped my high cholesterol. The doctor is no longer pressuring me to go on stations, for which I am very grateful. They significantly increase the inflammation in my joints.

Hope this helps.

Kikeena

I an no expert but I believe this combination is excellent for many conditions. I am also always happy to find a natural path.

Cels - I also have some swollen finger joints ( not helped by a stick or crutch) which is OA. They really have settled down lately and my friend has found small differences with her rheumatoid.

Dawn - get on with that medicinal cake. I think homeopathic medicine work by treating like with like so the ginger adds the heat! Also antiseptic.

Kikeena, I had high blood pressurel, last test showed normal range. There is something in it and if it helps get me off the drug cocktails I'm all for it.

My partner is on it now to combat very mild type 2 diabetes, we'll see!

I take cod liver oil tablets and glucosamine​ have done for years, not sure if it makes a difference but am hoping so in that....I won't have to have any other bits replaced!

There is another forum on here where all of this is discussed.  It is full of very rich advice and ideas.  I think it is called Alternative medicine...You might like it!

Dawn, USA