Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Modern Medicine Approved Methods
• Method 2 of 2: Traditional methods
• Tips

Arthritis is a natural consequence of the aging process. Many people once experience osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or even Still's syndrome. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is characterized by degeneration of cartilaginous tissue, which causes bones to touch each other when they move - which causes pain. This article will guide you on how to prevent the development of arthritis.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Modern Medicine Approved Methods

1. 1 Drink plenty of water. Technically speaking, the role of cartilage in a joint is largely identical to that of a leaf spring. Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of this “spring”. Since cartilage is 70% water, you can extend the life of the "spring" if you drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
   • Coffee, tea and soft drinks, of course, also contain water - but these liquids also have diuretic, diuretic properties, that is, their use does not replenish, but reduces the body's fluid reserves. Accordingly, you need to drink water.
2. 2 Get more calcium. Dairy products should be more than widely represented in your diet, because they contain calcium.In addition, other calcium-rich foods such as broccoli, salmon, spinach, black beans, tofu, sardines, sesame seeds, etc. are beneficial.
3. 3 Take in more vitamins. Vitamins C and D are very important for joint health. Especially D - it prevents the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Alas, people living in the north or in other regions where there is little sunlight are often faced with a deficiency of vitamin D in the body, and it is this vitamin that helps us absorb calcium! Eat salmon, tuna, yogurt, eggs and beef - they are high in vitamin D.
   • Most importantly, do not forget to consult your doctor so as not to overdo it.
4. 4 Watch your weight. Excess weight is an extra burden on the joints. By the way, the knees, ankles and hip joints, which bear most of the weight of the body, are highly susceptible to the development of osteoarthritis. So think about it - is there no point in losing weight?
   • Excess weight, as studies have shown, impairs the regenerative properties of cartilage tissue. And if the cartilage tissue becomes unusable faster than it is restored, then this is, in fact, a direct road to osteoporosis.
5. 5 Go in for sports. Both cardio and strength training - everyone. Your task is not only to lose weight, but also to keep the muscles and joints healthy. A sedentary lifestyle, alas, increases the risk of developing arthritis with age.
   • Exercise for 20 minutes 3 times a week - if you give your best, or 30 minutes 5 times a week - if you give your best in moderation. Anything else will not help you protect yourself from the early development of arthritis.
   • Choose your exercise wisely! You yourself understand that if you constantly and monotonously pull weights, then you can not improve, but aggravate the situation. Be sure to include swimming, cycling, Pilates, or gymnastics in your exercise program.
   • Choosing the right footwear is also extremely important. By the way, it is better to walk on asphalt or earth than on concrete.
6. 6 Do yoga or stretch. These exercises strengthen the muscles that support the joints. Accordingly, the stronger such muscles, the more weight the joints can bear. Plus, stretching is a surefire way to keep your freedom of movement in your old age.
7. 7 Treat injuries adequately. Constant sprains of the ankle, for example, are a sure way to develop arthritis. Be sure to fully recover from injuries, and after serious injuries, do not hesitate to rehabilitate physical education.
8. 8 Reduce the number of repetitive movements in your life. Work, sports, etc. - all of this often includes harmful repetitive movements that lead to microtrauma in the tissue surrounding the joint, which also leads to arthritis.
   • Watch your posture. If you sit huddled up in three deaths, then the joints will definitely not thank you for sure. Remember, the sooner you correct your posture, the healthier your joints will be.
   • However, even if you do not move, but simply sit for too long, this is also bad. Get up every thirty minutes if you have a sedentary job.
9. 9 Stop smoking. Smoking weakens bones. Arthritis patients who quit smoking experience less and less pain in their joints.
10. 10 Don't overuse alcohol. Here everything is similar to smoking - it's not for nothing that this is all called "bad habits."

Method 2 of 2: Traditional methods

1. 1 Apply flaxseed oil. It is a dietary supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce the severity of inflammation and have a healing effect. It is the ability to reduce the severity of inflammation that can delay the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
2. 2 Apply fish oil. The advice to take fish oil is based on the opinion that it is capable of slowing down the process of degeneration of cartilage tissue, thereby acting as a preventive agent against arthritis. Some scientists even argue that fish oil can reverse the process of tissue degeneration. Either way, take 1-2 tablespoons of fish oil a day - it won't hurt.
3. 3 Take an Epsom salts bath. There is just a lot of magnesium in Epsom salts. What is magnesium? It is an element that humans need for, among other things, bone growth. Accordingly, with a deficiency of magnesium, the body absorbs calcium and phosphorus worse, which, in turn, leads to the fact that the bone tissue weakens and grows poorly.
   • Dissolve 3 cups of Epsom salts in hot water and stay in the bath for at least 30 minutes!
4. 4 Take glucosamine and / or chondroitin. Of course, there is no unequivocal confirmation of their effectiveness, but still glucosamine is believed to help cope with damage to cartilage tissue. What is really there, glucosamine is generally a natural component of cartilage tissue! It is believed that taking these two substances is great for helping to protect yourself from osteoarthritis of the knee joint.
   • However, science has not yet said anything about the effectiveness of these two substances in the fight against arthritis. It is possible that the non-sulfate forms of these substances are useless, and the only meaning is in the use of the sulfate forms.
5. 5 Take herbal preparations. Yes, there are some herbal preparations that seem to reduce inflammation and relieve the pain associated with it. Why not try these herbs? For example:
   • Ginger
   • Alfalfa seeds
   • Cinnamon
   • Turmeric

Tips

• For women who suffer from arthritis during menopause, hormone replacement therapy can help. One of the functions of estrogen is to increase bone calcium levels. Accordingly, the decrease in estrogen levels associated with menopause leads to a decrease in bone mass and can cause osteoarthritis.
• Ask your doctor what new nutritional supplements they can recommend for you.