[Hawkwind]

Nutrients:
Important:
-Germanium
150 mg with each meal
a powerful antioxidant that also relieves pain

Helpful:
-DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA)
500 mg daily every other week
Good for pain relief
**Caution! Do not take this supplement if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure or PKU.
-Garlic
2 capsules 3 times daily with meals
Inhibits the formation of free radicals, which can damage the joints
-L-cysteine
500 mg twice daily on an empty stomach, take with water of juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg of B6 and 100 mg of Vitamin C for better absorption.
-Multi-vitamin complex with
Vitamin A 10,000 IU daily
and natuaral beta carotene 15,000 IU daily
all nutrients are needed to aid in the repairing of tissues and cartilage.
-Proteolytic enzymes
as directed on label
To protect joints from free radical damage.
-Pycnogenol or grape seed extract
as directed on label
Powerful free radical scavengers that also act as anti-inflammatories and strengthen connective tissue.
-Shark cartilage/chondrotin sulfate
start with 1 gram per 15 pounds of bodyweight daily divided into three doses. When relief is achieved reduce dosage to 1 gm per 450 pounds of body weight daily.
**I have found that bovine/chondroitin sulfate is superior to shark cartilage...as noted above I also prefer to take it in combination with glucosamine and MSM

Herbs:
-Alfalfa
contains all the minerals essential for bone formation, and may be helpful for arthritis. It can be taken in capsules or in whole, natural form.
*I had great success with the above.
-Cats' claw
-Feverfew
-Ginger
are all good for pain and soreness
*I use ginger frequently
**Do not take cat's claw or feverfew during pregnancy!
is helpful for relieving arthritis pain.
-Cayenne (Capsicum)
contain a compound that relieves pain, apparently by inhibiting the release of substance P, a neurotransmitter responsible for communticating pain sensations. Capsaicin can be absorbed through the skin.
Other herbs beneficial for arthritis include:
-Yucca
*My favorite for relief of inflammation. I use it with bromelain.
-Nettle
*Works well also
-Brigham tea
-Buchu leaves
-Burdock root
-celery seed
-corn silk
-Devil's claw
-Horsetail
-Parsley tea

To be continued.................