Arthritis can be very painful, and while there are many drugs to reduce painful inflammation, the juice of tart red cherries has recently been proven to cool the swelling so to speak.
Compared against non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anthocyanins, found in the juice of red tart and sweet cherries is equally affective against swelling and pain associated with arthritis and connective tissue diseases.
The dose needed? About two serving of either tart or sweet red cherries daily. While July is the season for cherries, many growers produce a concentrate juice that will keep long passes July. Visit your local growers for a natural remedy for painful inflammation.