Blog – Tagged "Chia for arthritis"

Joint pain is discomfort and soreness associated with any joint in the body. It may be caused by an illness or injury. One of the leading causes of joint pain is arthritis. The two main forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Some other common causes of joint pain...

Signs of Omega-3 Deficiency

By Merab Inyika August 22, 2020 |

Omega-3s are a group of essential fatty acids that can’t be produced in the body and thus have to be obtained from dietary sources. They are regarded as good fats as they have a variety of health benefits ranging from promoting brain health to eye and heart health. Despite...

Uses of chia seed oil.

By Merab Inyika July 21, 2020 |

The use of Chia seeds as a food supplement has gained popularity in recent years because of its nutritional value. Chia seed oil has an added concentration of these properties. It contains a high amount of anti-oxidants which prevents oxidative stress from free radicals. The oil is also anti-inflammatory and...

Chia Seeds for Inflammations

By Merab Inyika July 10, 2020 |

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to infection or injury. It assists the body to fight off microbial infections and may lead to reddening or swelling of the affected area. Inflammations can be harmful when the body mistakenly perceives its own cell, tissues or organs as infections. This results into...

Chia Seeds for Joint Pain and Inflammation Associated with Arthritis

By Merab Inyika September 03, 2019 |

I am sure you have seen Chia seeds popping up on your Instagram a lot lately, because of their super nutritive value and their effect on joint health. So are these nutrient-dense seeds really good at reducing joint pain and inflammation that is associated with arthritis? Read on, let’s find...

What are Chia Seeds?

By Merab Inyika May 13, 2019 |

Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. Salvia hispanica seed often is sold under its common name "chia" as well as several trademarked names. Its origin is believed to be in Central America where the seed was a staple in the ancient Aztec diet. The...