I think I'll look into this. I'll get back to you, thingstodo with a researched response to both questions.
I'm just going to edit this as I find things.
here's a little article about tart cherry juice as an anti-inflammatory:
http://www.allaboutarthritis.com/AllAboutArthritis/layoutTemplates/html/en/contentdisplay/document.jsp?docID=condition/arthritis/clinicalNews/tart_cherry_juice.xml&questionID=
This article seems to be recommending it for those who are dealing with arthritis and other joint pains. I think that I might just try to find this one. Wonder if it would be of any use for carpal tunnel syndrome. The journal that the quote is a Nigerian journal. Oh freak, this is an awesome resource. I automatically thought of the "Nigerian Scammers" thread. yeah. There are good things that come out of Nigeria, too! Who would have thought? This journal includes studies of native African plants and their medicinal qualities. Unfortunately it's entirely too technical for the lay reader.
Here's a link for the edition referenced in the previous article:
http://www.ajol.info/viewissue.php?id=353&jid=68
Now about Ibuprofen:
dang this stuff is scary. I wouldn't want to deal with any of these side effects.
from this site:
http://www.medicinenet.com/ibuprofen/article.htm
Quote:
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SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects from ibuprofen are rash, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn. Ibuprofen may cause ulceration of the stomach or intestine, and the ulcers may bleed. Sometimes, ulceration and bleeding can occur without abdominal pain, and black tarry stools, weakness, and dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension) may be the only signs of a problem. NSAIDs reduce the flow of blood to the kidneys and impair function of the kidneys. The impairment is most likely to occur in patients with preexisting impairment of kidney function or congestive heart failure, and use of NSAIDs in these patients should be done cautiously. People who are allergic to other NSAIDs, including aspirin, should not use ibuprofen. Individuals with asthma are more likely to experience allergic reactions to ibuprofen and other NSAIDs.
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I'd much rather drink a little fruit juice.