A Blog by a Family Physician, fresh out of residency looking for daily inspiration, education, laughter and more from my patients and beyond......
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Alternative Therapies #002: The Drunken Raisin
Golden Raisins soaked in Gin have an overwhelming reputation as a remedy for arthritis related pain. Not just a random amount either.....9 raisins daily. What's the science? Theories: Gin contains Juniper Berries which Terpenin, a natural anti-inflammatory agent. Golden raisins contain sulfites added to stop them from becoming dark in the drying process. Grapes/Raisins are also thought to have some anti-inflammatory effect naturally as well. Placebo? Maybe. There have been no major trials to compare results to but maybe there should be!! (Send me an email if you fancy a study on this)
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Fruit
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