Neutralizers and Alkaline Foods
Strangely enough, the so-called "acid" fruits, which include lemon and grapefruit, have a neutralizing effect on the body acids.
In addition, they aid in the removal or dispersion of minerals which have formed deposits in the cartilage of the joints. Most fresh fruits, green vegetables and dried fruits have an alkaline reaction. Spinach and rhubarb, though known to be high in oxalic acid, are rich in iron.
"Acid" fruits of all kinds, though gooseberries, strawberries and blackberries should not be eaten every day, even when in season; dried fruits, including dates are always good.
Such vegetables as celery, watercress, parsley, mint and horse radish, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, preferably eaten raw in small quantities. Cooked green peas, brussels sprouts and broccoli are all good in rotation with one another. Spinach and rhubarb may be used occasionally.
Alfalfa in tablet form and molasses are both valuable foods.
A green leaf salad daily is most essential for arthritics, but those who have not accustomed themselves to eating raw foods should eat (literally) only a leaf or two to begin with. All raw food must be chewed thoroughly and slowly and this would be a problem for those with poor teeth.
One weed which has been found to be particularly useful in combating both arthritis and migraine and other headaches is feverfew. Only a leaf or two daily is required in salads or sandwiches, but the beneficial effects do not begin to appear for at least four months.
Dandelions (the smooth round-leafed kind is the least bitter), chickweed, chives, mint, borage, and many other "weeds" and herbs are also a pleasant and beneficial addition to most salads.
08.01.2007. 16:24
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