Effectively Treating Arthritis

Your Health and Effectively Treating Arthritis

Arthritis is a disease that affects thousands of people
each year. In most cases doctors will be agreeable to
prescribe medication to you for both the disease and for
the pain that is associated with all forms of arthritis.

There are many natural and alternative ways to treat
arthritis and the symptoms associated with it.

One of the first things that you may want to consider is
looking at your diet and what you are putting into your
body. Studies show that there may be a direct correlation
between what you eat and your risk of arthritis.

These studies showed that those people who ate a diet that
was rich in certain vitamins and antioxidants had a reduced
risk of pain associated with arthritis as well as further
progression of the disease.

The vitamins and antioxidants in question are as follows:

· Vitamin E.

Studies show that a dietary supplement of Vitamin E helps
to reduce arthritis inflammation.

· Vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps to slow all forms of arthritis as well as
reduce knee and joint pain.

· Beta-carotene.

Beta-carotene works the same as Vitamin C in reducing
inflammation and slowing down arthritis.

· Lutein (antioxidant).

Studies show that lutein lowers the risk of knee
osteoarthritis.

· Lycopene (antioxicant).

Lycopene is another antioxidant that is effect for
osteoarthritis of the knee.

Exercise is also very important in the treatment of
arthritis. Many people with all forms of arthritis avoid
exercise due to the pain but it is important to keep as
mobile as possible and to incorporate some form of
beneficial exercise into your daily routine.

Exercises that work well with all forms of arthritis
include Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Both of these exercise methods
but little strain on your muscles and limbs, therefore
giving you the movement that you need.

Living with the chronic pain of arthritis and
osteoarthritis takes a great deal of courage and
perseverance.

Paul Cass

www.HealthAndBeautyInformation.com