Arthritis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis as well as others. Arthritis is inflammatory response. Since it is an inflammatory response we can address arthritis with foods that help your body deal with arthritis better. Like all things "looking god naked" exercise plays a vital part in dealing with this disease. Now my all important disclaimer, " I am not a doctor" this advice is from my learning to deal with arthritis since my parent has it. This means I am susceptible. Not uninformed.
Anyways movement is what exercise is. If you are dealing with arthritis (an inflammatory response) you do not want to hurt your joints. My exercises of choice are Tai-Chi and gentle Yoga. Tai-Chi is about moving energy and is a gentle form of exercise. If your just getting signs of arthritis keep moving since right now pain is not an issue. I pick yoga since flexibility and the mind to muscle connection are involved to make you present in this time. As we advance more can be done to keep our mind and body healthy. Me I am a bodybuilding enthusiast. Since I am in my 50's flexibility is now an issue. So I'll keep training and take my own advice and bring into play yoga and soon Tai-Chi.
Now lets talk nutrition. Some of this information comes from Livestrong and the American Arthritis Foundation
Some people practice a low fat diet. All fats are not the same. If your just reading the nutrition label for fat content your 1/2 way there. The next item to look at is types of fat. Polyunsaturates and Omega 3,6,and 9 are okay. Your body does need fats to function. When dealing with arthritis you also need a better balance between Omega 3's which are found in eggs and cold water fish and omega 6's which are found in avocado and some nuts. Then there are omega 9's which are found in some oils such as canola.
The right fats are important as well as a mix of foods with "sulforaphanes". These are compounds found in garlic, onions, and leeks. Which help with reducing inflammation.
I trust this information is helpful. Also visit www.concepte-3.blogspot.com for mre about our environment today. I am an environmentalist and with your help we can build Concept E-3 into the worlds largest and most proactive environmental association dedicated to environmental clean-up and RESTORATION.
We only have one Earth, Join me today. Steven Childs
