Arthritis is a painful, crippling disease that afflicts millions of Americans. There are many treatments and medications available for arthritis. However, there are several easy changes you can make to your lifestyle which can help prevent arthritis from affecting your life.
- Lose weight. You can cut your risk of getting arthritis by losing weight. In fact, there is some new research that shows by losing just one pound, a woman can cut her risk of osteoarthritis by as much as 10%.
- Exercise. By exercising just 20 minutes each day, you can cut the risk of joint pain in half because you are increasing the blood flow, and therefore oxygen, to your tissues.
- Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. If you can consume 60 g. of vitamin C, whether in the form of 5 ounces of orange juice, half a grapefruit, or 1 cup of melon or berries, you can cut your risk of ever developing osteoarthritis by 55%.
- ASU. ASU stands for avocado-soybean unsaponifiable, and is an extract of plant oils that stops--and even reverses--the breakdown of cartilage. According to some recent studies, it also reduces inflammation, stiffness and pain. The recommended dosage is 300 mg. daily.
- Canola Oil. Canola oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help your body produce immune cells that fight inflammation in your joints. So, cooking with canola oil will help you beat the inflammation.
- SAM-E. SAM-E is an amino acid that can help improve your mobility as well as the prescription drug Celebrex. The good thing about SAM-E is that is does not produce side effects as does Celebrex. You should take 1,200 mg. of SAM-E each day on an empty stomach.
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