You’ve read about the health benefits of Omega 3. Here’s one more, according to Dr. Andrew Wiel: it helps reduce pain caused by arthritis, he states in the July 2009 issue of Prevention magazine.
Some of the best Omega 3 sources include wild Alaska salmon and other coldwater fish, freshly ground flaxseed, Omega 3-fortified eggs, and walnuts. He also recommends seasoning meals as often as possible with ginger and turmeric. Try to eat up to nine fruits and vegetables a day.
You’ll benefit, too, by eliminating polyunsaturated vegetable oils (especially corn and soy oils) and partially hydrogenated oils found in much margarine, vegetable shortenings, and processed foods with fats that promote inflammation.
If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Weil notes that people who switched to a vegetarian diet noted a modest improvement in joint swelling.
The symptoms and causes of arthritis vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Some forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, gout, pseudogout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Still's disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
Regular exercise is another preventive measure against arthritis. Exercise can provide strength to the joints and help maintain healthy muscle tone. Walking and other weight-bearing exercises can also help prevent osteoarthritis by increasing the strength of the muscles that support the joints.
Posted by: chronic arthritis | 11/26/2009 at 09:43 AM
There is no single treatment that applies to everyone with arthritis, but rather the doctor will develop a management plan designed to minimize your specific pain and improve the function of your joints. A number of treatments can provide short-term pain relief.
Posted by: treat arthritis | 12/03/2009 at 11:20 AM