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Many of us might take for granted the simplicity of being able to open a jar, change our clothes, or function on a day-to-day basis. But for many, these (and other) day-to-day tasks are not that easy. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 50 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, whether it be rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia.
Arthritis is broken up into two main forms: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both can have painful effects on a person's mental and physical wellbeing. Osteoarthritis is the more common condition, and results from long-term wear-and-tear damage to your joints cartilage, causing two bones to grind directly on one another. Nearly one in two people may develop symptomatic knee osteoarthritis by the time they are 85 years old; two out of three obese people are diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
There are many treatments available to treat arthritis, from oral medications such as over-the-counter pain killers to prescription narcotics. However, many of these only have a temporary effect. Physical therapy or any other type of active therapy might help to reduce the inflammation and increase the range on motion for people suffering. Nevertheless, many sufferers look for natural remedies and holistic approaches to helping their pain.
The nutrients and vitamins in certain foods might help to alleviate some of the pain. However, there is no concrete scientific evidence proving that any specific foods can reverse the effects or cure the pain.
Nevertheless, we've come up with a list of some super foods that might help to alleviate the effects:
To learn more about how these foods can help fight arthritis, click on the image above to start the slideshow.
This fruit isn't just for making breads, or eating with ice cream sundaes. Bananas are high in potassium, which increases your bone density; magnesium, another component of banana's have also been shown to help alleviate some arthritis symptoms. "Magnesium is important for bone mineralization and many arthritis patients have demineralized bone, so it would benefit them to include lots of magnesium-rich foods in their diet," said Carol Henderson, PhD, assistant professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta. These sweet blue fruits not only taste good, but their high potency of antioxidants can help to boost your immune system. A recent study found that an increase in antioxidants helped to lessen inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The number of swollen and painful joints were significantly decreased, and general health significantly increased after 10 weeks of the study. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that people who have a high intake of omega-3s have been able to lower their NSAID (painkiller) use because of the decrease in inflammation that salmon provides.Researchers have found that green tea has anti-inflammatory properties helping both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. According to PreventArthritis.org, "Another study showed that when added to human cartilage cell cultures, the active ingredients in green tea inhibited chemicals and enzymes that lead to cartilage damage and breakdown."Orange juice, like many other citrus fruits or drinks, is a big source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is important in the development of normal cartilage; a deficiency of Vitamin C might hinder the growth and repair of your body's cartilage, bone, and teeth.The soy protein found in tofu might decrease the risk of osteoarthritis. According to Mayo Clinic, "Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis caused by the breakdown of cartilage. Early research suggests that intake of soy protein may be associated with reduced symptoms of osteoarthritis." Sleepyneko, CC BY-SA 2.0Peanut butter contains niacinamide, which may help to increase joint mobility. A study conducted by the University Of Maryland Medical Center found that "niacinamide may improve arthritis symptoms, including increasing joint mobility and reducing the amount of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) needed." The tests are in the preliminary stages and more research is needed to prove this. Whole grains help to fight inflammation because they lower levels of C-reactive protein, a contributing factor to rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Today noted that, "Researchers at Penn State had a group of 50 obese people receive all their grain servings from either whole grains or refined grains for 12 weeks. Both groups followed a weight-loss plan that included fresh fruit and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meat, fish or poultry. People in both groups lost weight, but the whole-grain group also saw a 38 percent drop in CRP levels." This bright yellow spice is popular in many Asian and South East Asian cuisines. Not only does it add a bright color to the dish, but it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. There isn't enough evidence to completely support the claim, but researcher believe that with time the positive effects of turmeric on rheumatoid arthritis will be proven. Researchers at the University of Arizona, led by endocrinologist Janet Funk, found that when rodents were injected with turmeric after they were injected with a bacteria to induce joint inflammation there was a decrease in inflammation. Steven Jackson Photography, CCAlthough more studies need to be done, early indications show that the nutrients and vitamins in certain foods might help to alleviate arthritis pain.
