| Health supplements can help relieve the pain of arthritis | | | | natural inflammatory pathways of the body. Cold |
| and slow down cartilage degeneration. | | | | water fish rich in oil, free range eggs, avocados, extra |
| The name arthritis means 'inflammation of the joints'. | | | | virgin olive oil, macadamia nuts and oils, raw nuts and |
| One of the more commonly known forms of arthritis is | | | | seeds are all foods rich in healthy fats that reduce |
| osteoarthritis especially in the elderly. It is a | | | | inflammation. |
| degenerative disease that effects the cartilage of the | | | | * Choose lean protein sources with minimal saturated |
| joints, particularly the load or weight bearing joints such | | | | animal fats. Protein foods for example, fresh local fish, |
| as the hips, knees and spine. | | | | organic eggs, organic chickens or secondary sources |
| Cartilage acts as shock absorbers between joints and | | | | such as whole grains and legumes should be included. |
| allows the joint to glide freely. Without cartilage, the | | | | Protein shakes can be considered to ensure you are |
| joints develop a very rough and rigid surface to move | | | | receiving enough protein daily. |
| on. Over time degradation of the cartilage between | | | | * Reduce your intake of inflammatory fats contained in |
| the bones of the joint causes considerable pain and | | | | processed and take away foods. Consuming a diet |
| swelling. | | | | high in red meat can also make arthritis worse. |
| Osteoarthritis is usually caused by physical injuries, | | | | * Reduce the intake of sugary foods, soft drinks, |
| infections or by repetitive joint stress. It is also | | | | alcohol, tea and coffee, known junk foods. Quit |
| proposed that, as we age, we lose the ability to | | | | smoking. |
| produce healthy cartilage. Osteoarthritis is | | | | * Some people consider the following to exasperate |
| characterized by joint pain, swelling, redness and loss | | | | the symptoms of arthritis, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant |
| of mobility. | | | | and capsicum. |
| Let's Try to Slow Down the Wear and Tear | | | | * Exercise regularly. Exercise keeps the joints flexible, |
| A healthy diet and specific nutritional supplements, | | | | improves muscular strength and assists healthy weight |
| along with some lifestyle changes, can ease the pain | | | | maintenance. |
| and discomfort of osteoarthritis. | | | | * Keep your weight within the body mass index for |
| * Increase protective antioxidants in your diet as these | | | | your size will help reduce strain on the joints. The |
| remove free radicals responsible for inflammation | | | | impact of every step on your joints can be quite |
| within the body. Foods that are to focused upon are | | | | damaging if you are overweight. |
| colorful fruits, vegetables and leafy salad greens. | | | | * Keep yourself hydrated by drinking 2 liters of filtered |
| * Increase the healthy fats in your diet to promote the | | | | water a day. |