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By Beverly Terhune
Fighting inflammation is a critical part of any treatment for
arthritis. In
fact, it's an important part of fighting many other conditions, too, including
heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and even aging.
Fortunately, there are plenty of natural, safe ways to reduce inflammation in
general and arthritis in particular.
1. Supplements are necessary.
Take a good quality anti-inflammatory supplement, i.e. MSM, Glucosamine and
Chondroitin are all excellent choices - either by themselves or all together as
part of a blend.
Any anti-inflammatory diet should include eating fish or taking fish oil in a
gel form (1,000 mg) once or twice a day. A multivitamin is recommended - as well
as extra Vitamin C and E.
Also drink green tea and sprinkle ground flaxseed and anti-inflammatory
spices such as: turmeric, ginger, rosemary and cayenne liberally on your food.
2. Avoid these foods.
It can help to cut out the two most common food allergens (gluten &
dairy) for two weeks to see if you notice an improvement in your arthritis, or
any other chronic symptom, for that matter.
You can help ease arthritis by cutting back on food portions, and eating less
white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated fat.
3. Exercise half an hour daily.
Water aerobics and stretching are the best type of exercises for people with
limited motion. Walking is great, too - the speed doesn't matter.
4. Meditation & prayer are very essential.
Meditation, yoga or deep breathing are all excellent forms of easing pain and
assisting our bodies into aging.
Praying is so personal, please choose whatever method you desire, remembering
that we do not know, or cannot know, everything that is best for us.
If you are worrying, complaining, and thinking negative thoughts, your pain
will worsen and disease can eventually take over.
5. Get regular medical check-ups.
Your doctor can test your sedimentation rate to find if you have inflammation
in your body or joints. You may not notice the inflammation so this is an
important step.
Find a doctor who encourages natural methods of coping with illness.
Sometimes surgery is necessary to improve mobility and pain; do not live in
denial.
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