Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Osteoarthritis Nutrition Tips Stiffness, pain and swelling of joints are common symptoms of osteoarthritis. Besides regular exercise (low-impact is the best) and maintaining a healthy weight, consider some nutritional adaptations to help prevent or lessens symptoms. * Eat foods rich in antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables are good sources, and may help reduce tissue damage from inflammation. * Get enough omega-3s. Oily fish such as wild Alaskan salmon, walnuts, freshly ground flaxseed or a good omega-3 supplement may help reduce the inflammation and pain of arthritis. * Regularly use ginger and turmeric for their natural anti-inflammatory properties. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."-- Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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