San Diego Chiropractor

What would you like to drink with your breakfast this morning, coffee or orange juice?

As a chiropractor I am always trying to arm the patients of my San Diego Chiropractic Clinic with information and strategies that will help them not only manage joint pain but prevent future occurrences. 

Just recently I read an study that concluded that a compound called beta-cryptoxanthin found in orange juice can reduce the risk of autoimmune arthritic conditions known as polyarthritis.

Researchers involved in the study speculated that adding one glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice per day can provide enough beta-cryptoxanthin to protect against the arthritic condition.  

Oranges and orange juice are also excellent sources of Vitamin C, another important nutrient that supports joint health.  Although the researchers suspect that beta-cryptoxanthin may do the best job of protecting our joints there are other carotenoids that may also help protect against joint pain.

Your Joint-Friendly Shopping List

Use this joint-friendly grocery list to make shopping a breeze. The list is based on research that shows potential joint benefits from eating certain foods or nutrients. These foods or nutrients could potentially reduce joint-damaging inflammation or promote cartilage health.