6 Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Arthritis is a disease that reduces the quality of life of people who suffer from it. With arthritis, it is possible to stop the development of certain symptoms and reduce pain in the joints. To do this, you must adhere to certain rules in the diet and lifestyle.
Overweight
Excess body weight can aggravate the course of the disease. If you thoroughly take up weight reduction and lose weight, it will help you to greatly alleviate the pain and tension in the feet, hips, ankles, spine and knees. The more you weigh, the greater the strain on the joints. Weight weighs on the cartilage, and those in turn increase the pressure on the bones, increasing pain, causing edema and provoking inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids
With arthritis, omega-3 fatty acids will come to the rescue, so patients are advised to eat more fatty fish, as well as special supplements. The consumption of fish oil will help reduce pain due to anti-inflammatory properties - it reduces the amount of prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Sources of omega-3: tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines.
Mediterranean diet
Swedish scientists came to the conclusion that the greatest effect of alleviating the pain in arthritis is the Mediterranean diet. Among the products that make up this type of diet, there are fish, vegetables, fruits, cereals and olive oil. At the same time, the consumption of red meat is limited. Twelve weeks after the start of the diet, most patients reported a 15% reduction in pain.
Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian diet also has a similar effect. A special diet that excludes animal fats, can reduce the level of bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Vitamin E
According to research by British scientists, vitamin E is also effective in arthritis as are conventional anti-inflammatory drugs, which are used to reduce swelling, pain and joint stiffness that occurs in the morning. The body uses vitamin E to repel attacks of free radicals attacking the joints.
Allergy
Food allergies, especially dairy products and shrimp, can exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis, exacerbating its symptoms. To determine if you have a food allergy to any foods, you can pass tests to determine specific antibodies to food allergens. At home, patients can try to maintain a diary, where they will record the feelings that they have from the use of products.
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