12/10/2023
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World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12 around the world to create awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging early detection of arthritis.
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. The most common types are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the most common symptoms of arthritis. Medication, physiotherapy or sometimes surgery helps reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Foods for Arthritis
🐟Fatty fish - high in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D
🧄Garlic-Human and test-tube studies have found garlic may possess anti-inflammatory properties
🥔Ginger -reduces symptoms of arthritis.
🥦Broccoli -contains sulforaphane, which may have anti-inflammatory properties, according to test-tube studies.
🥜Walnuts -high in omega-3 fatty acids
🍓Berries -contain anti-oxidants
🥬Spinach- rich in antioxidants, including kaempferol reduces inflammation
🍇 Grapes- contain resveratrol is an antioxidant present in the skin of grapes
Olive oil
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