Is there a "Natural" way?

Okay . . . so today . . . let's talk about the "flip-side" of the Conventional NSAIDs that many of us take every day.

Now . . . the U.S. National Library of Medicine states . . . that taking NSAIDs every day can have long-term health risks like . . . INCREASING the risk of heart attack . . . stroke . . . heart failure and even "death" from cardiovascular disease . . . by 20%.

And this is due to NSAIDs . . . SUPPRESSING enzymes that AID in "blood-clotting" . . . and protecting the stomach's wall lining.

Which as we have discovered . . . can lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections in the stomach . . . causing stomach ulcers, internal bleeding . . . and kidney and liver failure.

Now . . . the people that should be on high alert when taking NSAIDs are the . . .

Elderly

Overweight

Having high cholesterol

High blood pressure

A history of heart attacks or strokes

Smokers

Pregnant women or those trying to conceive

Breastfeeding mothers

Asthmatics

A history of stomach ulcers

And people with liver, kidney or gastrointestinal issues

So . . . what are natural "alternatives" to help with our issues???

Well . . . adding elements like . . .

Omega 3 fatty acids with EPA and DHA

Glucosamine

Turmeric

and Bromelain . . .

To the diet . . . are excellent ways to "thin" blood naturally . . . therefore . . . reducing blood-clotting . . . . and reduce "inflammation" . . . which . . . can reduce our pain!

But as always . . . before changing ANY health regiment . . . you need to discuss it with your own healthcare provide!

So, let's break it down to better understand . . .

As we know . . . this Western diet we love so much is SUPER HIGH in Omega 6 fatty acids . . . and VERY LOW in Omega 3 fatty acids.

Hence . . . we all have "inflammation" and "pain" . . . and therefore, need to take NSAIDs.

So, correcting our "ratio" of Omega 6 vs Omega 3 . . . would fix our issue of unwanted "inflammation" and therefore "pain" and discomfort.

You see . . . this Western diet has a ratio of 49:1 . . .

Meaning . . . for every "1" Omega 3 we consume . . . we also consume 49 Omega 6s

People . . . the RATIO for optimal health and NO PAIN is . . . 1:1 ratio . . . NOT 49:1 !!!!!!!

Okay . . . so moving on . . .

"Glucosamine" is a major component of "cartilage" and the fluid that "lubricates" our joints.

And presented to the body . . . it can reduce inflammation and helps relieve "pain".

Now . . . "Turmeric" is a spice . . . that has natural "blood-thinning" properties, which reduces blood clotting . . . and can also reduce our pain

And "Bromelain" is a protein digesting enzyme . . . and it too . . . has natural "blood-thinning" properties and therefore . . . reduces pain

NOW . . . my go-to remedy . . . for protecting the stomach's "lining" from the destruction of NSAIDs is . . .

Eating "walnuts" . . .

That's right people . . . "walnuts"

You see . . . "walnuts" are high in Omega 3 fatty acids . . . WHOOHOO

But . . . their REAL secret is this . . .

"Walnuts" COAT the lining of the "stomach" . . . which can prevent the "NSAIDs" from destroying it and causing "acid" issues.

"Walnuts" . . . act as "prebiotics" . . . feeding the "GOOD" bacteria in the body to "support" a healthy and diverse gut microbiome

And by "altering" the gut microbiome in a "positive" way . . . it BOOSTS our protection from inflammation and reduces markers of inflammation in our GI system.

Which in turn . . . will help to reduce the "inflammation" that causes "PAIN" in the body.

So, have a great weekend . . . stay health and happy and remember to be "mindful" in your world.

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