Sports-Care Experts Call it " RICE " !! Facts & Antioxidant Info !!
health, fitness, injury, antioxidants, diet
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R I C E = Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (of the injured area - usually above the heart if possible).
Rice is self explanatory but what should be recommended along with RICE is :
1. A fat-restricted diet
2. Antioxidant therapy
Antioxidants inhibit the excesive production of the free-radical particles that can INJURE, AGE, and even KILL healthy cells. A high-fat diet means a high free-radical potential in your body. The more fat you eat - especially the unsaturated type - the more free-radicals your body makes, and the longer an injury takes to heal. High-fat diets AGGRAVATE SPORTS INJURIES AND NEEDLESSLY INCREASE HEALING TIME !!
Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, and dl-alpha tocopherol are among the most common and most powerful antioxidants. A chemical class that also includes some food additives, preservatives, amino acids, and a number of prescription drugs used to treat health problems.
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on 5/5/2008
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