| Research is continually proving that Rheumatoid | | | | the destruction of the joint cartilage. These Omega-3s |
| arthritis symptoms can be relieved by making simple | | | | can also be found in flaxseed, flaxseed oil and canola |
| changes to your diet. As a matter-of-fact, studies | | | | oil as well. |
| show that certain foods can actually boost your | | | | More Veggies |
| immune system and can help decrease the | | | | Animal proteins such as eggs, dairy, red meat and |
| inflammation that is so often associated with | | | | poultry contain a fatty acid called arachidonic. This |
| Rheumatoid arthritis. Here are a few diet changes you | | | | fatty acid can cause inflammation, as well as other |
| can do that may help with your RA symptoms. | | | | issues. Instead, follow a modified vegetarian diet, which |
| Drink Tea | | | | includes fish and is loaded with dark green vegetables |
| Teas such as the green tea and black tea varieties | | | | like broccoli, can help reduce inflammation due to |
| (which contains polyphenols or EGCG), is a known | | | | Rheumatoid arthritis. |
| natural anti-inflammatory. Therefore, the more green | | | | Add Pineapple |
| tea you consume in a day, the less inflammation you | | | | The enzyme brome lain is found in pineapples and has |
| should have. Teas also contain antioxidants and | | | | also been known to reduce the inflammation that is |
| antibacterial, anti-aging and antiviral properties to help | | | | associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. |
| keep RA sufferers healthy. | | | | Soy |
| Eat Fish | | | | Recent testing in lab rats has shown that soy can |
| Research has indicated that the Omega-3 fatty acids | | | | reduce not only the inflammation that goes along with |
| that are found in fish decreases inflammation by | | | | Rheumatoid arthritis, it can also reduce pain. It has of |
| reducing leukotriene B4, an inflammatory immune | | | | yet been proven to have the same result in human |
| substance. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 | | | | test subjects, but it can be a great addition to the diet |
| fatty acids. | | | | of a arthritis sufferer in moderation. |
| Cod liver oil is an excellent choice to help slow down | | | | |