Avoid exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides. Ginger has notable antioxidant and enzyme activity. Ginger's effect on inflammation is documented in several studies. It has been shown in clinical studies to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis and fibromyalgia. Both glucosamine and chondroitin are synthesized by the body and are naturally found in cartilage.
Glucosamine helps create new cartilage, while chondroitin slows cartilage destruction.
In November 1999 an impressive study was released at the meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. The participants were evaluated throughout the study by x-ray. The results were dramatic. Individuals given placebo showed a gradual narrowing of the joint space, indicating loss of cartilage. In contrast, no narrowing occurred in the glucosamine group.