Arthritis Prevention & Control – Tips
1. Arthritis is typical presence of widespread inflammation throughout the body, the first target is to choose foods that reduce inflammation and help to keep it from happening again.
2. New studies support the use of glucosamine and chondroitin to treat arthritic symptoms. Supplements with these help relieving joint pain and restoring cartilage naturally
3. Protect against chronic disease. Inflammation can lead to other chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis (which is completely different than osteoarthritis). By controlling the inflammation, you reduce your risk of developing these conditions.
4. Take steps to manage your weight. Excess weight places a strain on your body and can lead to further inflammation and stress on your joints.
5. Identify foods that can increase the inflammation in your body – common culprits are Artificial Additives, Dairy. Synthetic Sweeteners, Soda, snack bars, candy, baked sweets, coffee drinks. Vegetable Oil, Fried Foods. Refined Flour.
6. There are exercises that help arthritis – If you have rheumatoid arthritis, strength training, low-impact aerobics, and stretching can help prevent stiff joints, build muscle, and improve endurance (not when joints are inflamed). Always ensure adequate warm up (important for raising body temperature and increasing blood flow to loosen the muscles
Dr SANJIVANI HOOGAR
