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Find out how flexible you areThere are many ways to ease rheumatism but one of the most effective is diet. Certain food products have the power to increase inflammation while other foods can reduce symptoms. Maintaining a healthy diet can be instrumental so it is important to know what foods can help and why. Here, our muscle and joint expert looks at what diets work best to counteract swelling and inflammation while offering practical advice on self-help techniques.
If you suffer from rheumatism, you will probably have looked around and found quite a lot of information on how using a more natural diet can help your condition.
However, the mere mention of a healthy diet can sometimes make even strong men shiver. But don’t click away yet - for rheumatism pains, just a few simple changes can make all the difference to your symptoms.
We know that there are certain foods which increase inflammation and others which reduce it. The choice is wide, so there will be more than enough in a healthy larder to satisfy the heartiest appetite – it is just a matter of making different choices.
A healthy digestion and increased amounts of friendly bowel flora can reduce acidity and so help joint flexibility.
If you are experiencing rheumatism symptoms, you will benefit by eating:
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Oily fish such as herring, mackerel, salmon, tuna or use fish oil supplements.
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These foods contain oils that have a positive effect on pain and inflammation in soft tissue.
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Sardines, green leafy vegetables, oats, dried fruits such as figs, pumpkin, kidney beans and sunflower seeds.
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These foods are rich in magnesium helping ensure proper calcium absorption. Green vegetables also contain potassium which makes the body less acidic.
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Pineapple, papaya, mango, guava.
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These foods contain digestive enzymes reducing acidity.
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Molkosan
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This original Vogel superfood encourages a healthy digestive tract and supports your good bacteria. When good bacteria in your gut flourish, your digestion, immune system and many other parts of your body work better.
You may also want to follow the link to read about the fibromyalgia diet.
For those with more long-standing problems with rheumatism, especially those suffering from muscle pains and low back pain, paying some attention to your posture may help your symptoms.
These tips are taken from ‘Life without Arthritis’ by Jan de Vries.
Correct body posture is important even when you are sitting down and can be a good natural remedy for your rheumatism symptoms. To ensure that good posture is maintained at all times, try the following advice:
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