[TheForge] Arthritis

[Tod Estes]

OK now that I know you are diabetic you really need to get those feet checked
for loss of vibratory sensation this could also be the start of neuropathy.
the hot cold soaks are a good idea. Watch the temp, but wax soaks can help too.

Quoting Jerry Smith <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>:

> Ries,
>
> I am a diabetic, so suger is not on my diet these
> days.
>
> Jerry
>
> --- ries <ries at riesniemi.com> wrote:
>
> > I have heard cutting down on sugar consumption does
> > wonders.
> > I have noticed I get achy when I eat too much of the
> > stuff.
> > But older friends have reported a direct correlation
> > between amount
> > of sweets consumed and arthritis intensity.
> > Probably doesnt work for everyone- but then, nothing
> > does.
> >
> > ries
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Apr 24, 2007, at 12:06 PM, Bruce Freeman wrote:
> >
> > It's my understanding that these ingredients act by
> > means of
> > counterirritation.  Counterirritation is the
> > principal that if you
> > make your skin hurt more than your joints, the
> > arthritis won't bother
> > you.  Curiously, it works.  (So they tell me.  No
> > arthritis to speak
> > of yet - knock wood!).
> > Bruce
> > NJ
> >
> > >>> stircrazyben at gmail.com 4/24/2007 2:43 PM >>>
> >
> >   a stimulating poultice, containing any or all of
> > ginger, garlic,
> > cayenne,
> > and so forth may help increase circulation :)
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Tod Estes

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