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Arthritis is an
affliction that plagues many people. The pain can be unbearable and most
medical treatments focus on symptom management. It’s something you need to live
with in the long term and for many this is horrifying. Don't despair though. Here
are some tips to manage your arthritis problem:
1) Do Simple Stretches
Arthritis occurs
due to inflammation between key joints in the body. Though there's over 100
known types of arthritis simple activities can help with them all. Stretching
not only gives the body some exercise but keeps the joints flexible. This
flexibility and movement keeps the inflammation from accentuating unopposed. In
fact, doctors recommend people with arthritis take up hobbies like Tai Chi or
Yoga.
2) Set up A Cardio Routine
Cardio exercises
keeps the blood flowing. This increased blood flow can be a blessing to joints
affected by arthritis. It allows more healing properties to be brought to
inflamed areas and reduces buildup.
3) Eat More Ginger
Ginger is well
known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can help you quite a bit.
Without needing side effect inducing pain killers, a bit of ginger daily can help
cut down the debilitating inflammation. According to Mayo Clinic reliance
on over the counter pain relievers is best avoided. They bring with them
numerous long term side effects and diminishing returns.
4) Avoid Too Much Fried and Oily Foods
Scientific
studies have shown that oily foods have inflammatory properties. Your body just
doesn't like being exposed to oily stuff. Too much of these foods create an
environment perfect for inflammation. Bake, not fry those potatoes instead.
5) Cut Back On Alcohol
Alcohol was
historically used as a quick pain reliever and still is. You might think
numbing your pain for a few hours makes it beneficial. Quite the opposite. Over
the long term alcohol contains inflammatory properties that you don't want.
After the numbing effects wear off the long term pain will kick in worse than
before.
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