Maintaining joint mobility, range of motion as well as strength with the help of exercise, is important in arthritis. Exercise has been shown to improve quality of life, and maybe even help in relieving pain/ discomfort. There are no universal exercises for arthritis; basically all types of multi-joint movements/exercises are beneficial. For best results use a fitness professional, maybe a physiotherapist, to jumpstart your
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In at least some rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, the pain they feel may be an allergic reaction to a common group of food plants known as nightshades. Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and eggplants are members of the same group of plants that has been implicated in arthritis pain. Luckily, this problem is an easy one to identify; the sufferer simply needs to try an elimination diet for a
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Arthritis: Causes, Treatments and PreventionBy Natalie Katsman http://www.natural-aid.comArthritis affects about 40% of Americans and about 50% of people worldwide. This ailment is more common than cancer and heart problems and dates back thousands years. It is believed that the famous Roman baths were created not only for hygiene purposes, but to help ancient people ease the aches and pains in the
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