People who suffer from arthritis are always looking for ways to relieve their pain. One way to ease or even prevent it is through an arthritis diet. There are some arthritis diets that some people will swear by, but have never been proven to make a difference. There are some diets that make a definite difference according to health experts.

First we’ll take a look at some arthritis diets where there’s little or no evidence that they actually make a difference. One of the most common arthritis diets is to eliminate potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and most peppers. While the diet won’t do any harm, it hasn’t been proven to affect arthritis at all. Another arthritis diet seeks to reduce the acids in one’s body eliminating sugar, coffee, red meat, most grains, nuts, and citrus fruits.

It’s intended to be followed for just one month. People may feel better because they lose weight which reduces the stress on their joints, but again there is no evidence to support this. It also excludes many sources of vitamin C which is essential in fighting arthritis. Drinking green tea has been shown to reduce the effects of rheumatoid arthritis in mice, but there are no conclusive results on human studies yet. Shark cartilage is supposed to relieve arthritis. Animal and lab studies show promise, but there are no human studies to support this yet.

Not let’s take a look at some arthritis diets that have been shown to work. Switching fats can reduce inflammation. Eating fats found in red meat and poultry have actually been shown to increase inflammation. Switching to cold water fish can help reduce the inflammation. Using corn, safflower, and sunflower oils also helps.

Another arthritis diet is the ASU (avocado-soybean unsaponifiable). It has been shown to relieve osteoarthritis, stimulate cartilage repair, and lessen a patient’s need to NSAIDs to control pain. Ginger has been shown to ease pain and inflammation as well as protect the stomach from gastrointestinal effects from taking NSAIDs. Glucosamine is a supplement that relieves pain in some patients with osteoarthritis.

It helps the body rebuild cartilage, but can take up to two months to see the effects. If you are allergic to shellfish, check with your doctor before taking this as it is derived from crab, lobster, or shrimp shells. Before taking any supplements talk with your doctor as some can interfere with or worsen side effects from your medications.

Of course the best arthritis diet is a good old-fashioned well balanced diet. Eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables, and go easy on fats and cholesterol. A heart healthy diet is especially important to patients with rheumatoid arthritis as studies have shown a link between this disease and heart failure.

Vitamin C is good for repairing body tissue. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium, build bone mass, and prevents bone loss. Calcium helps strengthen your bones. If you are on medication, ask your doctor if he/she recommends taking vitamins.

Some medications can create vitamin or mineral deficiencies. When choosing your arthritis diet, be sure to talk with your physician as different types of arthritis have different needs.

To Your Good Health,
Joe Golson
Health And Wellness Coach
www.healthyherbalalternatives.gnld.net

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The most common symptom of arthritis is joint pain. The causes of these arthritis symptoms are from the breakdown of cartilage and the chemicals that are released.The type of pain can vary greatly which helps the doctor to determine the type of arthritic joint disease you might have. Your pain may be generalized or localized to one joint.

You may have a chronic achy-ness or the pain may be acute. You may have pain with certain motion such as walking, getting up and down from a chair, writing, typing, holding an object or throwing a ball. Any activity that causes discomfort each time you perform it is a sign that there is damage done to the joint or an injury.

Another consistent arthritis symptom is joint swelling, stiffness, redness or warmth. Not all of the 100 types cause these symptoms but there are enough that it bears mentioning. Having or not having redness and warmth helps the doctor to diagnose the correct arthritis so treatment is appropriate and is successful.

Many of types of swelling will disappear when the underlying reason has disappeared. In some instances the swelling doesn’t go away. The joint can develop arthritic changes due to chronic overuse or using the joint in the same way and causing repetitive damage.

Other arthritis symptoms include joint deformity, loss of range of motion or flexibility in the joint, an unexplained weight loss and non-specific fever. This fever seems to have no infectious reason and is sometimes higher at night than during the day.

Some people who suffer from arthritis also find that they have crepitus in their affected joints. This is a condition where you are able to feel the joint damage by either palpating (feeling) or by actually feeling it as you move the joint.

Other sufferers complain of extreme fatigue, lack of energy, weakness and feeling of malaise. If you are able to go to your doctor with a comprehensive list of arthritis symptoms you are experiencing you’ll help your physician diagnose your problem early and start a treatment plan immediately which increases your chances of success… Continue

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