What You Need to Know about Arthritis

Arthritis signals people in a variety of ways. Joints might crack when you suddenly stand up or move. Other joints may be stiff and creak. Maybe pain occurs, when you're trying to open a jar, or type on your keyboard. Arthritis means joint inflammation and has over 100 related conditions or types of disease. Untreated, it can advance, resulting in joint damage that is difficult to undo or reverse....

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The Nutritional Facts About Arthritis

Stewart Hare

'Arthritis' means inflammation of a joint and the two major forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Common in the elderly is the Osteoarthritis; this mainly affects the weight-bearing joints such as the hips, spine, knees, elbows and also the finger joints. The cartilage is worn away producing pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the whole body not just the joints.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables (vitamin C and E) can slow the onslaught of Arthritis and also reduce pain and inflammation. Eating oily fish such as salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, trout, sardines which are high in Omega-3 fish oil which has an anti-inflammatory effect may be beneficial in reducing inflammation, swelling and pain. Avoiding adrenal stimulants such as coffee, tea, sugar, alcohol and refined carbohydrates and drinking plenty of mineral water will also help.

Losing excess weight, gentle exercise, applying hot and cold compresses and sleeping on a comfortable bed will also be beneficial.

The following supplements may help if you are suffering from Arthritis.

Aloe vera Antioxidant complex Bone mineral complex Cod liver oil - high strength Devil's claw extract Glucosamine sulphate Multivitamin and multiminerals New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract Omega-3 fish oil Vitamin B5 Vitamin C Vitamin E

Note: Before taking any supplements please consult your Doctor and a Nutritional Therapist, some supplements can cause adverse health problems when taken with prescribed medicine or when suffer from a certain illness.

About the author:
Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh

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