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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If you or someone you know suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. If you haven't walked a mile in those shoes, you can't imagine how frustrating it can be. Your doctor may say try this medication, try that. Don't do this, do that. But sometimes, to no avail. The disease is caused by a
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