| Bursitis is caused by an inflammation of a bursa.
The bursae are small fluid filled sacs that are located between
tendons and the bone all over the human body. They aid in muscular
movement by cushioning against friction between your bones and other
tissues. An inflamed bursa causes pain, tenderness to the touch of the
affected body part, and limits mobility. There may occur redness and
swelling in the area. Bursitis can be caused by injury, chronic
overuse, reactions to certain foods, airborn allergies,
repetitive motion (see carpal tunnel
syndrome), and tense muscles. Frequently, it is the bursae in the
hip and shoulder joints that are affected. Bursitis affecting the arm
is often called "tennis elbow" or "frozen
shoulder." Work related bursitis happens very often, and maybe
called any of the following names: "housemaid's knee" ,
"policeman's heel" , "beat knee" , "beat
shoulder". One of the most common foot ailments, the bunion, is
actually a form of bursitis caused by friction; a tight fitting shoe
causes a sac on the joint of the big toe to become inflamed. Bursitis
can affect anyone, at any age. However, older people and athletes are
more likely than other people to get bursitis. It can sometimes be
difficult to differentiate between bursitis and tendinitis, the
inflammation of a tendon. Bursitis is usually characterized by a dull,
persistent ache that increases with movement, whereas tendinitis
typically causes sharp pain on movement. Tendinitis often afflicts
people who routinely have to reach to perform certain activities, such
as domestic workers and painters. Tendon inflammation may also result
from calcium deposits that press against a tendon. Unlike tendinitis,
bursitis is often accompanied by swelling and fluid accumulation.
|
Nutrient
/ Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Essential
Fatty acids |
10 |
extremely important in healing and
may help with the inflammation of bursitis. Fatty acids
are found in omega
fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and
borage seed oil. A supplement like Advanced Omega also has
calcium click its link below to read about it. |
| vitamin A |
9 |
this vitamin is used for tissue
repair and works with the body's immune system.
|
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin B,
vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A, copper, manganese, selenium,
and zinc. Which all are helpful for both the treatment and
prevention of Bursitis . The nutrients contained in a daily supplement are required for
good general health and well being. |
| vitamin
E |
9 |
enhances calcium absorption and
helps healing process |
| Calcium |
10 |
needed for repair of
connective tissue |
| Magnesium |
10 |
the mineral magnesium helps work with the calcium
and it is needed for good muscle functioning. |
| Selenium |
8 |
this mineral works
with vitamin A |
| Blessed
Thistle |
8 |
herb used in Europe
for almost any problem and used for many inflammation problems
like bursitis. |
| Carotenoids |
8 |
many people are
deficient in these as a result of poor diet that is lacking in
proper amount of fruits and vegetables. A supplement like Mega
Juice may help see its link below. |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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