- Maintain a healthy diet: Everyone needs to have a healthy diet, but people who suffer from Arthritis must be even more vigilant. Oily fish, and the usual fruits, grains, and vegetables should be the first items on your plate … but
- Portion control is also an issue for many, because being overweight can aggravate Arthritis symptoms and cause your joints to ache.
- Ask Dr. Crayton if you should be taking dietary supplements. In addition to eating correctly, there are dietary supplements, specific to Arthritis, which may be recommended depending on your condition. And, as with any other healthy diet, drinking adequate amounts of water is important in flushing your system and preventing you from becoming dehydrated.
- Keep your joints covered and warm. It should go without saying (and you’ve probably already figured this out for yourself), keeping your joints warm is key to lessening your pain. Keep blankets and appropriate, loose-fitting clothes handy to layer when the temperatures drop.
- Exercise and Rest. Isn’t that what your mother always told you? Specialized work-out routines can help you shed pounds, which reduce the stress on your joints. But equally as important is getting adequate sleep. If your joints are sore, rest will be difficult to accomplish. Low impact exercise like cycling or swimming are best for Arthritis sufferers.
As you can
see, there is no “magic bullet” or unusual regime to follow. It’s all common sense! Since Arthritis may be hereditary, it is even
more important to do everything you can to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But remember:
We always remind our patients – “Pain is not normal. Let us help!” Call for a consult today!
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