Sailor’s “welcome” EASES osteoarthritis pain (Relief!)

You FIGHT through the pain…

You give yourself a pep talk to SUCK IT UP…

But some days, the stiffness and pain of osteoarthritis are just TOO MUCH to handle.

It’s enough to make you feel like you’re secluded on your own personal “pain” island.

But you’re not alone!

The CDC estimates 32 MILLION adults in the U.S. suffer from osteoarthritis – making it the most common form of arthritis.

But the “wear and tear” from osteoarthritis DOESN’T have to hijack your golden years… put you on the sidelines day-in, day-out… or keep you on an endless cycle of pain medication.

Because there’s a way to get some much-needed relief for your aching joints by harnessing the healing powers of this historical “welcome” sign.

For centuries, the pineapple has long been considered a sign of welcome, good cheer, warmth, and celebration. Historians have even noted that sailors would bring pineapple home from their travels and place them on their gateposts as a sign of welcoming.

Even today, many place bronzed pineapple sculptures on their front door as a welcome symbol.

But inside the pineapple is where your joints can get a welcome sense of pain relief!

It’s bromelain – a protein-digesting enzyme mixture derived from the stem, fruit, and juice of the pineapple plant.

Researchers have discovered that bromelain packs a wallop of anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that make it an effective – and natural – treatment for the pain, soft-tissue swelling, and joint stiffness associated with osteoarthritis.

In fact, recent studies of folks with osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder showed significant improvement in overall pain when they supplemented with 400 milligrams of bromelain twice daily.

I love pineapple, but simply eating pineapple or drinking its juice doesn’t supply a large enough dose of bromelain to be effective – especially for joint pain.

You need to look for bromelain in pill or tablet form (or even as a topical cream). Most health food stores will carry it, as will online retailers.

If you have arthritis, be sure to talk to your doctor about supplementing with bromelain – especially if you’re on any other medications.

To some welcome pain relief,
Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Sullivan, Debra. “Bromelain.” https://www.healthline.com/health/bromelain#side-effects-and-risks

CDC. “Osteoarthritis (OA).” https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm

Weissman, Cale. “The Hidden History of the Housewarming Pineapple.” https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-hidden-history-of-the-housewarming-pineapple