Originally published September 30 2005
Tips to ease arthritis pain
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Some tips for alleviating arthritis pain include watching your weight, since excess weight puts added stress on joints; building muscle through strength training; using hot compresses on the affected areas and oiling your joints by eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have an anti-inflammatory effect on damaged cartilage.
It affects about about eight million people in the UK, with 81 per cent in constant pain and as many as 64 per cent finding it difficult to get out of bed.
The condition is caused when cartilage, which cushions bones, degenerates through wear and tear.
Eventually, the bones at the joints grind against each other.
Although it can't be cured, there's a lot you can do to make life easier.
Excess weight puts more strain on the joints so, if you need to, it's time to start that diet.
Even losing a few pounds can significantly ease the pressure on your hips, knees and feet, according to the Arthritis Research Campaign.
If you're struggling, get advice from your GP.
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