Forget drugs - DIET is the solution for arthritis!
You may have heard that the makers of the popular arthritis drug VIOXX have decided to voluntarily pull it off the market after discovering that it may increase the incidence of heart attacks and strokes.
Arthritis keeps many people from exercising and getting fit. But, as with most physical conditions, prescription drugs are not really the best solution. Many doctors presribe drugs only because that's what they've been taught (especially true in the US!) and because they have a financial incentive to do so.
Fortunately, there are some safe, natural ways to deal with arthritis. In fact, a few simple diet changes can make a huge difference for many people. Nutritionist Shereen Jegtvig provides some good tips on controlling inflammation (and arthritis) with food...
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The foods we eat play an important roll in how we feel. Loading up on junk foods and fast foods tend to make us feel worse due to the unhealthy fats that are used in the cooking processes. Excessive consumption of sugars and refined starchy carbohydrates like white flour can make inflammation worse. Switch your diet to whole fruits, vegetables, and lots of cold water oily fish.
Nightshade Plants
While the whole fruits and vegetables are important for their vitamins, minerals, and natural antioxidants, some vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant may actually make inflammation worse. These vegetables are part of the nightshade family of plants and contain a chemical alkaloid which is an irritant.
Essential Fatty Acids
The right type of fats in our diets will impact pain and inflammation in a positive way. Omega-3 oils that are found in cold water oily fish, walnuts, flax and pumpkin seeds will reduce inflammation. It may be beneficial to supplement the omega 3 oils with flax oil or fish oil capsules. Add some vitamin E as well.
By the way, I highly recommend the Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil Esters product from Xtend-Life for anyone with arthritis pain -- and just about anyone else who wants to be healthier! It's very effective and not too expensive. You can learn about it at the Xtend-Life web site.
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posted by JC @ 6:52 PM
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As an aside to foods for arthritis, did you know the eskimos have a very low incidence of arthritis due to their high fish oil diet?
Also there are several studies showing fatty acids as reducing the symptoms of arthritis.
Rusty
http://arthritis-symptom.com/
Fish oil rich in Omega-3 not only effective for arthritis pain relief but also good for heart. Saturated fats from refined foods and animal fats are the ones that trigger pain.
But as you know that foods rich in saturated fats usually taste good,and some of them taste really good,therefore,we find it hard to eliminate them.
Diet for arthritis is one good pain solution, but you also need to do moderate exercise to keep your joints flexible.
Diet,exercise and some medications if necessary, will go hand in hand.
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