How Nutrition can help Soothe Arthritis Pain?
There are many people who suffer from arthritis problem. This painful condition occurs as the body joints get inflamed. Generally, it occurs with age. There are more than a hundred types of arthritis discovered, with the common ones being rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Different types of arthritis are said to occur due to different causes. The natural immune system of the body is said to attack the tissues, thereby breaking them down.
Cure
Unfortunately there is still not present any solid cure for arthritis. However, several common treatments are suggested by the health experts to manage the pain and condition. The person suffering from this ailment is required to avail medication, physical therapy, take adequate rest and perform exercise regularly. In extreme cases, surgery may be recommended.
The treatment plan often includes proper and balanced nutrition. There are certain foods which when taken can help provide relief from pain. But taking the wrong ones is likely to only worsen the situation.
Which foods can help soothe arthritis pain?
Fibre: Fibre should be consumed in adequate amounts as it helps to reduce protein in blood, referred to as CRP (C-reactive protein). It indicates inflammation. If there are high CRP levels in blood, then it indicates strongly of something causing the body to experience inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids: This acid on getting ingested turns to compounds. These are more potent when compared to original fatty acids. Resolvin is an important compound that can signal effectively termination of the inflammatory response. Body tissues may get degraded due to overactive immune system, in case of inflammatory diseases or arthritis. ‘Inflammation switch’ gets to off position with the flipping of the Resolvins. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in foods like sardines, tuna, salmon, walnut oil, walnuts, flaxseed oil and flaxseed.
Cruciferous vegetables: Some foods like kale or broccoli have chemical components in them. When ingested regularly, it can help reduce inflammation and symptoms arising due to arthritis.
Strawberries: They have similar CRP effect on blood levels like fibre. Women having over 16 strawberries every week are found to experience 14% less elevated CRP levels.
Foods that can cause severe pain if suffering from arthritis
Alcohol: It increases body inflammation and causes your body to experience different types of health complications. Hence, medical experts recommend arthritis patients to refrain from consuming alcohol.
Processed foods: Often, packaged foods contain very high sugars, oils and sodium. Such ingredients only promote arthritis and should be avoided.
Omega-6 fatty acids: Such fatty acids can be found in various types of food like deep fried, snacks, fast food including margarine-like spreads. Excessive consumption of processed food will only cause obesity and enhance joint inflammation. Medical experts relate obesity with arthritis, since cytokines are produced by the fat cells. These are proteins which promote inflammation.
Therefore, by knowing what you should consume and avoid, you can reduce your arthritis and enjoy leading a normal life.
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Originally posted 2021-09-29 01:59:07.
