Order cherries online from Pittman & Davis<\/a> for those you care about so they, too, can enjoy the health benefits of this superfood \u2013 and, of course, the incredible flavor!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s a surprising amount of truth in folk medicine. For years, people wrote off the notion that chicken soup is better than other soups for soothing a cold as an old wives\u2019 tale, but studies performed in recent decades have shown that the time-honored chicken recipe does indeed contain anti-inflammatory properties that help people recover from a cold faster. As it happens, there\u2019s another folk remedy that may turn out to be true: premium cherries (like fresh Bing cherries you can find at Pittman & Davis each summer) for arthritis relief! Cherries May Help Arthritis Sufferers For generations, people have believed eating fresh cherries to be a natural relief for flare-ups of arthritis and gout. This isn\u2019t surprising considering Bing cherries already have a reputation for fighting inflammation. Inflammation refers to the body\u2019s process of fighting things that cause it harm (such as infection, injury, and toxins) in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages your cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, happens when this response lingers, leaving your body in a constant state of alert. Over time, chronic inflammation may have a negative impact on your tissues and organs. Some studies suggest that chronic inflammation can play a role in a range of conditions, from cancer to stroke to \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 osteoarthritis. Order Cherries to Benefit Your Health Bing Cherries are low in calories and chock full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and other good-for-you ingredients. You\u2019ll get vitamins C, A, and K. Each long-stemmed fruit delivers potassium, magnesium, and calcium too. They also bring antioxidants, like beta-carotene, and the essential nutrient choline to your diet. But do the benefits of eating cherries extend to offering arthritis relief? A Handful of Cherries a Day to Keep Arthritis Pain at Bay If you suffer from gout, osteoarthritis, or other arthritis type, you\u2019ll be glad to know that cherries gift of fresh Bings or even dried chocolate-covered cherries (like those found on our Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries & Blueberries tin) you received can help alleviate symptoms. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis (which covers more than a hundred different types of joint pain\/disease) is the leading cause of disability in the US. The various types of arthritis are generally broken out into four categories: degenerative arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, infectious arthritis, and metabolic arthritis. While treatments for each type very and should be monitored by your health care provider, studies have shown that snacking on sweet cherries can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with inflammatory arthritis and even gout. Send Cherries as a Gift to Someone You Love With cherry season on its way, there\u2019s no better time to enjoy the flavors of the fruit and its many health benefits, including fighting inflammation for those that suffer from arthritis or gout! 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