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BEAT ARTHRITIS
NaturallybyElizabethDeGrie
The Centers for Disease Control Rheumatoid Arthritis, also common, fatty acids, refined carbohydrates, MSG,
and Prevention estimate that is an autoimmune disease in which gluten, casein, aspartame and alcohol
nearly 23 percent of American an individual’s own immune system can all cause inflammation.
adults have some form of arthritis attacks the lining of the joint, causing
now and that 67 million adults will be pain and inflammation. While no one can eliminate the risk of
diagnosed with arthritis by 2030. developing arthritis, there are a number
Because arthritis is heavily of steps individuals can take to lessen the
Osteoarthritis, which the Mayo linked to inflammation, following danger. Research suggests maintaining a
Clinic says is the most common type an anti‑inflammatory diet aids in healthy weight, staying active, avoiding
of arthritis, is a painful condition prevention and treatment of arthritis. smoking and eating a healthy diet low in
involving damage to the cartilage According to the Arthritis Foundation, sugar, alcohol and purines all contribute
surrounding joints. sugar, saturated fats, trans fats, omega‑6 to reduced arthritis risk.
Some people are at a higher Research shows certain foods help alleviate arthritis. Fish, soy, healthy oils, cherries,
risk of developing arthritis. low‑fat dairy, broccoli, green tea, citrus, whole grains, beans, garlic and nuts all have
Risk factors include: anti‑inflammatory properties. These foods are also part of a healthy diet that can help one
• A family history of arthritis
• Age: risk goes up as maintain a healthy weight, further reducing arthritis risk.
individuals age Exercise can help reduce and alleviate
• Gender: women are more arthritis symptoms. A combination of
aerobic and strength‑training exercises
likely to develop rheumatoid has been proven to ease arthritis
arthritis, while men are more symptoms. Leg‑focused strength
frequently diagnosed with gout training exercises are especially helpful
• Previous joint injuries for the knees. Exercise has also helped
• Obesity individuals with arthritis from being
debilitated by the disease.
18 INSPIRE HEALTH November § December 2015
BEAT ARTHRITIS
NaturallybyElizabethDeGrie
The Centers for Disease Control Rheumatoid Arthritis, also common, fatty acids, refined carbohydrates, MSG,
and Prevention estimate that is an autoimmune disease in which gluten, casein, aspartame and alcohol
nearly 23 percent of American an individual’s own immune system can all cause inflammation.
adults have some form of arthritis attacks the lining of the joint, causing
now and that 67 million adults will be pain and inflammation. While no one can eliminate the risk of
diagnosed with arthritis by 2030. developing arthritis, there are a number
Because arthritis is heavily of steps individuals can take to lessen the
Osteoarthritis, which the Mayo linked to inflammation, following danger. Research suggests maintaining a
Clinic says is the most common type an anti‑inflammatory diet aids in healthy weight, staying active, avoiding
of arthritis, is a painful condition prevention and treatment of arthritis. smoking and eating a healthy diet low in
involving damage to the cartilage According to the Arthritis Foundation, sugar, alcohol and purines all contribute
surrounding joints. sugar, saturated fats, trans fats, omega‑6 to reduced arthritis risk.
Some people are at a higher Research shows certain foods help alleviate arthritis. Fish, soy, healthy oils, cherries,
risk of developing arthritis. low‑fat dairy, broccoli, green tea, citrus, whole grains, beans, garlic and nuts all have
Risk factors include: anti‑inflammatory properties. These foods are also part of a healthy diet that can help one
• A family history of arthritis
• Age: risk goes up as maintain a healthy weight, further reducing arthritis risk.
individuals age Exercise can help reduce and alleviate
• Gender: women are more arthritis symptoms. A combination of
aerobic and strength‑training exercises
likely to develop rheumatoid has been proven to ease arthritis
arthritis, while men are more symptoms. Leg‑focused strength
frequently diagnosed with gout training exercises are especially helpful
• Previous joint injuries for the knees. Exercise has also helped
• Obesity individuals with arthritis from being
debilitated by the disease.
18 INSPIRE HEALTH November § December 2015
