Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hi, I'm new here. I've suffered low back pain 20 plus years (L-3, L-4, L-5 bulging, degenerative and arthritic disks) with little relief from prescriptions, epidurals, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc. Last summer I ate cherries almost every day and noticed that my back pain had severely decreased! I'd read some articles on cherries relieving gout and arthritis pain, but hadn't made a steady a diet of them before. By October cherries were off market and the back pain returned as vengeful as ever - despite walking daily and Yoga. I could only find dried tart cherries and I swear to you - as soon as I started eating them I almost immediately got relief from the back pain. They are now a daily part of my diet - just maybe they can help some of you. I eat about 10 in morning with breakfast and when I remember, I try to eat 5 or 10 in the afternoon. Have a blessed holiday, JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Moderator Note: Most cherries are sweet. ------- How do you stand the bitterness? Of course comparing the bitter taste of cherries to the pain is a no-brainer! The pain is worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 How interesting! I have got to try that! Even if it can work along with the pain meds, its worth a try. Thanks for the info! - PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 What are ya'll using cherries for? dry mouth??? or constipation??? I must have missed a post.. LOL Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 >JoAnn wrote: I could only find dried tart cherries. I take cherry extract in capsules. I believe it's called " Tart Cherry Actives. " Just one capsule is equivalent to about 1 cup of cherries. I agree that the cherries help a lot. I do eat cherries like they're going out of style. I eat them fresh whenever possible, I also enjoy frozen, and I even cook with them. When in a hurry or when I feel I need more or when they're not available or not in season, I take them in capsule form. Jade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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