That bone you fractured as a teenager healed well but decades later you may notice some inflammation and stiffness there. Those achy knee joints, tendinitis and stiffness in the mornings are probable signs of arthritis but did you know the foods we eat can help or hinder it?
I can personally attest to the amazing benefits of Fish Oil on my own body. A few weeks after stopping my daily Complete Omega supplement, my knees and elbow joints began aching. Noticeably. Every day. When I restarted it, all of it disappeared. It is a well studied fact that fish oil, especially Omega 3 fatty acids, reduces inflammation in the body reducing pain and joint stiffness. Vitamin D3 has also shown to reduce the effects of arthritis. Did you know Vitamin D is considered a hormone?
A daily supplement is a great idea if approved by your doctor. Some medical conditions contraindicate it so please check with a medical professional first.
Fatty fish, Olive oil, Walnuts, Cruciferous Vegetables, Tart Cherry Juice, Ginger and Berries, among others, all help lower inflammation in the body. Studies are finding a strong correlation between chronic inflammation and many diseases, including cancer.
Foods to avoid and known to increase inflammation?
Limit these foods: Red and processed Meat, Oils high in Omega 6 such as corn, sunflower, soy. Sugar and refined simple carbs, Fried foods, alcohol. I would add to this list any foods you are personally either allergic to or intolerant to.
An easy way to adhere to an arthritis friendly diet is the Mediterranean Diet.
BTW, my 9 year old Australian Shepherd takes a daily Complete Omega pill! They are expensive but recommended by my vet. So...after a couple of years of having her on these I thought, why am I not taking them too? Aren't I worth it? My dog lives better than I do LOL
I recently had a Personal Training client mention he was stiff and sore from working out so I had him add Fish Oil to his daily diet. He told me within a couple of weeks he could feel the difference! Much better than taking NSAIDS or prescription anti-inflammatory pills right?
