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musculoskeletal system
sprain/strain
nutrition

dietary guidelines

therapeutic foods:
• foods rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, E, bioflavonoids, Calcium and Magnesium
• foods that invigorate the Qi and Xue (Blood) and nourish the Xue (Blood)
• olives, rye, lima beans, rice bran, bananas, sprouts, watercress, apples (Jensen, p. 61)

fresh juices:
• potato peeling broth (Jensen, p. 61)
• dried olive tea (Jensen, p. 61)
• nut milk and liquid chlorophyll (Jensen, p. 61)
• carrot

specific remedies:
• take fresh chestnuts, grind into a paste and spread on affected parts (Yin-fang and Cheng-jun, p. 108)
• rub a mixture of fresh ginger juice and wine on affected part (Chao-liang, Qing-rong, Bao-zhen, p. 83)
• crush 100 g scallions and stir-fry with a little salt. While still hot, press to the affected parts (Chao-liang, Qing-rong, Bao-zhen, p. 85)


supplements

• bromelain
• Vitamin C
• bioflavonoids
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
• Zinc
• Calcium
• Magnesium (NCNM)

» drug interaction:
• Potassium and indomethacin (Indocin): as a prostaglandin inhibitor, indomethacin reduces renin and aldosterone, and consequently reduces potassium excretion and causes hyperkalemia (Goldszer, et al., 1981; 141: 802-804; Tan, et al., 1979; 90: 783-785; MacCarthy, et al., 1979; 1: 550)


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