1 plus 1 does not equal 2. Two Arthritis Powerhouses Even Stronger Together as new research shows that Omega-3 fats and Glucosamine work together to provide additional benefits for people with Osteoarthritis.

Here is a good example of what SYNERGY is all about...where ONE plus ONE definitely does not equal TWO!

Dr. Mercola posted that new research shows that Omega-3 fats and Glucosamine work together to provide additional benefits for people with Osteoarthritis.

According to the Dr. Mercola post, scientists gave 1500 mg of glucosamine sulfate to the study participants, but some also received 200 mg of omega-3 fats. Both groups had about the same number of participants who reported a 20 percent or less reduction in pain.

The conclusion from the study was that those in the glucosamine plus omega-3 group reported higher percentages that experienced reduced morning stiffness and pain in the hips and knees, when compared with the glucosamine only group.


The full details of the Dr. Mercola post can be found HERE.

Is this enough to get you NUTTY yet? No typo there...I meant NUTTY, not NAUGHTY!!! The Health Benefits of Cashews!

This is from the Authentic Self Wellness Website, documenting the Health Benefits of Cashews.

I guess that it is time for me to go NUTS about NUTS, especially if they are CASHEW NUTS, which I am crazy about anyway...but I now have even more reasons to eat them!

Did you know that Cashew nuts are a super tasty, heart-healthy food? Cashews are indigenous to the Americas but are widely cultivated in India and Africa. They are a great on-the-go snack and can be used in a variety of different recipes. According to Authentic Self Wellness, here are some of the health benefits of eating cashews.

• Cashews have a lower fat content than most nuts. That being said, the fat that is in cashews is unsaturated, the same heart-healthy fat that is found in olive oil (oleic acid). Oleic acid has been shown to promote good cardiovascular health, even in individuals with diabetes.
• These nuts are a good source of magnesium, a mineral that helps regulate nerve and muscle tone. Cashews are also rich in minerals that help to maintain healthy bone density. They are a very good source of copper which is a co-factor for enzymes necessary for proper bone metabolism.
• Cashews are also rich in phytosterols, phytonutrients that can help block cholesterol absorption and lower cholesterol levels in the body.
• 20 years of dietary data collected on thousands of individuals show that women who eat at least one ounce of nuts a week have a 25 percent lower risk of developing gallstones.
• Cashews are a good source of sleep-promoting tryptophan.

References
Mateljan, G. (2007). The Worlds Healthiest Foods. Seattle, WA: George Mateljan Foundation.