Preventing salicylate Pain

The easiest way to prevent Salicylate Pain is to avoid eating them entirely, and if you do, you should eat them in small amounts. It has actually been proven by Rheumatologists that having a Salicylate-free diet can help cure eczema and joint stiffness in less than a month. It has also been proven that Salicylates serve as a preservative, so if you are buying a product that says it is preservative free, but it says that it has foods with Salicylates in them, then it isn’t preservative free at all, since Salicylates are a natural preservative.

Preservatives in Salicylates

I have recently found out that Salicylates contain preservatives, which are generally harmful for you. I have also found out that some preservatives contain Salicylates, which contain preservatives, which contain salicylates. (is your brain getting twisted yet?) It is a bit confusing considering that one contains the other which contains the one which contains the other.

Ways to treat Arthritis

While doing some research for "Whats on my plate?" (WOMP), I found some things that are useful for treating arthritis. I would really appreciate it if you guys would be able to comment on these and add on any of your own cures.
Here are some of them:

• Since arthritis is mainly inflammation of the joints, you could use herbs that serve as anti-inflammatory tablets, but are natural instead of something that you have to get from your Doctor. Turmeric, Indian Olibaum and Ginger is a good infusion of herbs to use.
• Another thing you could do if you have arthritis is buy an extract from New Zealand's green-lipped mussel. It contains a glycoprotein that has been proven to ease arthritis-related pain.

More effects of Salicylates on other people

I have found out some more effects on other people. I have added them onto the old post "Effects of Salicylates on other people."

Marinara mix, step 8

This is the final step for the marinara mix. Now you will be able to watch the whole video, though you will have to watch it in different parts.

Marinara mix, step 7

This is the second last step for the marinara mix.

Marinara mix- step 6

This is the third last step for the marinara mix. Please comment if you have made different versions that are salicylate free.

Marinara mix-step 5

Here is the fifth step of the marinara mix. Please tell me if you have made this dish- salicylate free or not.

Marinara Mix- Step 4

Here is the fourth step of me cooking the marinara mix

Marinara Mix-step 3

Here is the third step of the marinara mix.

Marinara mix- Step 2

Here is the second step for making the marinara mix. Hope it is useful.

Marinara mix- Step 1

For the next few posts I will be putting steps up for how to make a salicylate-free marinara mix. You will have to start from the bottom and work your way up.

Guess the higher Salicylate #7

(A) The Lentils

(B) The Pineapple

Guess the higher Salicylates #6

(A) The Golden Syrup
(B) The Honey

Guess the higher Salicylates #5

(A) The Scotch Finger

(B) The Tiny Teddies

Guess the higher Salicylate #4

(A) The Butter

(B) The Margarine

Guess the higher Salicylate #3

(A) The Red Apple

(B) The Green Apple

Guess the higher Salicylate #2

See if you can guess this one,

(A) The Carrot

(B) The Tomato

Guess the higher Salicylate levels

My next seven or so posts will be showing a competition for people who can guess which foods have a higher Salicylate level: The left or the right.

(Hint): The one that tastes the nicest is the one that has the most chemicals in it.

The first competition question is on the left:

Does the olive oil or the Sunflower oil have higher Salicylates?

Why do Salicylates cause pain?

My older sister has arthritis and for the past four months she has only eaten foods that are Salicylate-free. Everyone has a threshold of tolerance to chemicals in food and her threshold must be lower than mine because she reacts to them and I do not seem to. A build up of Salicylates over a week or so causes her arthritis to flare up. Her body can not deal with the build up of chemicals in her body. Mine can.

Effects of Salicylates on other people

Salicylates can actually also cause effects on other people. When pregnant, a large dose of salicylates can give them a higher chance of anaemia and indigestion.

Also, if salicylitic acid stays in the Gastrointestinal tract (the tube that runs from your mouth to your anus) for too long, it can cause nausea and Epigastric Distress.

An ideal diet to avoid Salicylates

Here is a link to a chart that shows an ideal diet for people with arthritis, with negligible to moderate being good, and high to very high running the risk of inflamation. It is also helpful for people who don't have arthritis because they can stay healthy and prevent problems later (see "effects on people who don't have arthritis").
http://www.zipworld.com.au/~ataraxy/Salicylates_list.html

What are Salicylates?

A Salicylate is a natural chemical that is found in a wide variety of foods. My older sister has arthritis, and she is on a diet that avoids Salicylates, because they can cause her joints to become inflamed, which causes her pain.