Arthritis is one of the world’s most painful and debilitating diseases. It currently affects a huge number of elderly people. Unfortunately, however, that number is rising and it is predicted that 80 percent of people over 55 will be affected by arthritis in some way. This is a shocking figure, especially when there are so many steps that you can take to avoid arthritis altogether.
Arthritis can be caused by any number of things, and we are still getting to grips with exactly what can give us problems with the disease later in life. Factors including your genes, your environment, infections and even stress can bring on or worsen arthritis. And while the name ‘arthritis’ is commonly used as a blanket term for the problem, there are actually many different forms of the disease.
The conventional treatment for arthritis calls on using a range of drugs and chemicals to deal with it. These drugs often treat separate parts of the disease entirely with some being used for reducing pain, some to attack the disease and some even to work against the side effects of the other drugs. Not everyone is happy to use such a cocktail of chemicals in order to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
There are, however, a number of drug-free ways that you can treat the disease. And this can start with something as simple as eating the right food. Modern diets are often filled with refined and processed foods that don’t provide the right levels of nutrients to support the immune system. You can find relief from arthritis by removing foods such as white bread, pastries and pasta. The refined white flour in these items is only causing problems.
Another popular natural treatment involves eating foodstuffs that contain plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. These foods are naturally anti-inflammatory and can help reduce pain. Green lipped mussels are a popular choice because they contain not only anti-inflammatory fatty acids, but also compounds that can help repair lost cartilage.
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