tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post3926814884566338019..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Essential Supplements in My Anti-Inflammatory ToolboxWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3732509278718148252019-05-02T18:41:07.743-05:002019-05-02T18:41:07.743-05:00My recommendations are more specific for RA but th...My recommendations are more specific for RA but there are definitely benefits to the others that you mentioned, altho I haven't seen spirulina! I have put that in my smoothies but it's "too green" for me! LOLWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91989633440680468352019-05-02T18:40:01.139-05:002019-05-02T18:40:01.139-05:00I haven't seen CoQ10 recommended specifically ...I haven't seen CoQ10 recommended specifically for RA, but I have for cardiac issues. <br /><br />Hopefully the higher dose of fish oil will get you off the statin!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30579070379870485762019-05-02T04:46:04.418-05:002019-05-02T04:46:04.418-05:00I've been taking anti-inflammatories for a whi...I've been taking anti-inflammatories for a while now. A lot of what you mention plus Alpha-Lipoic acid, Resveratrol, Ginger (you did mention, but hadn't tried) and spirulina. I think the B's I take are 6 and 12. I haven't been great with my supplements the last week, so thanks for the reminder to get on them again! runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233445490233555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34783895133442468982019-05-01T16:23:01.083-05:002019-05-01T16:23:01.083-05:00I've been considering the Probiotic you mentio...I've been considering the Probiotic you mention. I will give it some more serious thought. My Rheumatologist suggested fish oil I do take that, however now reading your post and the recommended dose, not enough! The first rheumatologist suggested CoQ10, seemed sound when I investigated it so I stuck with that one (I'm on a statin)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing, always a well thought out post and thought provoking!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902173640094934686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46280019366726597092019-05-01T07:23:02.590-05:002019-05-01T07:23:02.590-05:00I finally subscribed to Consumer Lab--it's goi...I finally subscribed to Consumer Lab--it's going to be helpful for me personally and professionally. I love that they take all the evidence and share it plus do testing of products. It's important to purchase the supplements that have science behind them. Otherwise, sticking with well known brands like Carlson, Solary, Nature's Way, and Now is a good plan.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69308098595663997692019-05-01T07:20:55.930-05:002019-05-01T07:20:55.930-05:00Seriously, my village is growing! I love how Rhodi...Seriously, my village is growing! I love how Rhodiola energies me. I hope it lasts!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83040275709612811712019-05-01T07:20:10.759-05:002019-05-01T07:20:10.759-05:00I haven't heard of astaxanthin so I did some r...I haven't heard of astaxanthin so I did some reading before responding to your question. Astaxanthin appears to have some immune enhancing properties but I couldn't find any research to support its use in RA. I haven't tried it, so I can't comment on its effectiveness.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55476385041104483312019-05-01T07:17:08.590-05:002019-05-01T07:17:08.590-05:00Thanks for the information. Choosing supplements i...Thanks for the information. Choosing supplements is so difficult. There are so many claims out there, plus some brands/types work better than others.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19352584319994066922019-05-01T05:37:20.189-05:002019-05-01T05:37:20.189-05:00I started using Rhodiola about 10 years ago. I tak...I started using Rhodiola about 10 years ago. I take it a little before I run. I think it energizes me. I also think CBD works for me. It makes me sleep really well. I have a rub I put on my feet. I was also sent Cryofreeze CBD that I roll on tired muscles. Post-marathon that stuff is GOLD! It has Boswalla in it too. As a Hashimotos girl I'm always fighting fatigue and I don't absorb Vitamin D well so I stick with supplementing and it helps a ton. I swear it takes a village. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34540067971265160002019-05-01T04:36:13.972-05:002019-05-01T04:36:13.972-05:00Very interesting Wendy. Have you any experience w...Very interesting Wendy. Have you any experience with astaxanthin? I see a lot of rheumatologists recommending it and I wondered if you have any positives/negatives to share.Martyn Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995119881282046312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53626575022875762862019-04-30T19:08:02.599-05:002019-04-30T19:08:02.599-05:00They are big! I take 3 in the morning and 3 at nig...They are big! I take 3 in the morning and 3 at night. The things we do to feel better.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21888321387770543632019-04-30T19:07:36.754-05:002019-04-30T19:07:36.754-05:00I just started Rhodiola but so far I'm feeling...I just started Rhodiola but so far I'm feeling more energetic. We'll see if it lasts.<br /><br />Idk if you can switch out Boswelia for Turmeric. I'm taking both!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64126935365925605082019-04-30T18:51:08.839-05:002019-04-30T18:51:08.839-05:00I do take fish oils as well. The biggest problem I...I do take fish oils as well. The biggest problem I have with them is that the capsules are so large they are hard to swallow!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10013461502405674622019-04-30T18:27:40.029-05:002019-04-30T18:27:40.029-05:00I love this list! My friend told me about a liqui...I love this list! My friend told me about a liquid turmeric from Costco. It is actually pretty good. I started taking it but now keep forgetting to do so in the morning.<br /><br />I am intrigued about Rhodiola. It helps with stress and fatigue? I need to order it asap. <br /><br />I had never heard of Boswelia. So I can use that instead of Turmeric?Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78580133786392290412019-04-30T16:25:32.659-05:002019-04-30T16:25:32.659-05:00That's interesting that you were told to take ...That's interesting that you were told to take supplements! I don't feel that a lot of physicians are very knowledgeable about complementary medicine, so that's reassuring to hear.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90215232316092249072019-04-30T16:24:42.273-05:002019-04-30T16:24:42.273-05:00I've heard about topical magnesium and I may n...I've heard about topical magnesium and I may need to try that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4830351564627416872019-04-30T16:24:22.660-05:002019-04-30T16:24:22.660-05:00I wasn't either but things have changed...I wasn't either but things have changed...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23281541502829291432019-04-30T16:24:08.073-05:002019-04-30T16:24:08.073-05:00I have really started taking charge of my health--...I have really started taking charge of my health--I'm glad to have found so many effective supplements!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16589657736633456382019-04-30T16:23:13.418-05:002019-04-30T16:23:13.418-05:00Most people do test low for Vitamin D. I recommend...Most people do test low for Vitamin D. I recommend it to all my patients, as well as fish oil.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29863578356823011242019-04-30T16:22:42.614-05:002019-04-30T16:22:42.614-05:00I was so excited to learn about Rhodiola and I so ...I was so excited to learn about Rhodiola and I so feel more peppy since I started taking it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3922404697100617032019-04-30T16:22:07.423-05:002019-04-30T16:22:07.423-05:00Desperate times call for desperate measures and I&...Desperate times call for desperate measures and I'm at that point where I'll try just about anything! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58997406697513101652019-04-30T16:21:26.964-05:002019-04-30T16:21:26.964-05:00The evidence is strong for CBD and inflammation. I...The evidence is strong for CBD and inflammation. Interestingly, very little CBD is absorbed when you take it orally. The best use is inhaled (vaping) or topically. I did buy some CBD cream but I haven't used it enough to comment on its effectiveness. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55467100168046079082019-04-30T16:20:10.684-05:002019-04-30T16:20:10.684-05:00It's kind of a personal quest! I hope your fri...It's kind of a personal quest! I hope your friend finds it useful. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36811904230431254862019-04-30T12:50:29.668-05:002019-04-30T12:50:29.668-05:00This is a great list. After my surgery (almost) tw...This is a great list. After my surgery (almost) two years ago, I came home with an extensive list of supplements to take, and many of these were included. I had to buy one of those "old people" daily pill sorter things to keep track of everythingKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59172714928645607722019-04-30T12:41:05.691-05:002019-04-30T12:41:05.691-05:00Good stuff Wendy - thanks for sharing! I recently ...Good stuff Wendy - thanks for sharing! I recently saw the Boswellia on the NOW website and had wondered about adding it to my mix. I'm currently taking Omega-3s, Glucosamine, and a probiotic. I also put tumeric in my smoothies, but have wondered about taking a supplement instead. I also love using Magnesium oil on sore muscles and the bottom of my feet.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.com