Plantar fasciitis is the most common reason for pain in the sole of the foot, particularly near the heel. This foot pain is most noticeable first thing in the morning when the foot is exquisitely tender for the first several steps upon arising. It may be a problem for the rest of the day as well, especially for people who need to be on their feet a lot. It can interfere with running or even walking for exercise. The question is what to do about it.
Easing Foot Pain with Certo and Grape Juice:
Q. Certo and grape juice worked for me. I had terrible plantar fasciitis and had stopped exercising completely for a year. I’d also tried foot exercises and vitamins, but nothing helped. Taking Certo in grape juice every day completely cured my foot pain in two and a half weeks!
Purple Pectin:
A. We first heard about combining Certo (liquid plant pectin used to make jams and jellies) with grape juice nearly 20 years ago. Most people report that this combination we dub “purple pectin” eases their arthritis pain.
You are the first to suggest that this formula could be beneficial for plantar fasciitis. This painful condition is caused by inflammation of the band of tissue that runs along the sole of the foot. Usually heel pain is most acute upon arising, and sometimes it helps to flex the foot, stretching the toes toward the knee, before getting out of bed.
Grape Juice for Inflammation:
The compounds in purple grape juice can reduce inflammation in recreational runners (Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, Sep., 2015). Test-tube research backs up the anti-inflammatory effect of anthocyanins in grapes (Food & Function, Apr., 2015).
There are a number of recipes for this home remedy. One of the most popular calls for one tablespoon of Certo in 6 to 8 ounces of Concord grape juice. You can learn more about Certo & grape juice for joint pain as well as other remedies for plantar fasciitis in our book, The People’s Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies.
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