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A person who is suffering from the pain of Arthritis can go through several other health issues that can make his/her professional and personal life tough. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in joints and can affect one or multiple joints. The two most common types of it are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

It can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. Moreover, it can affect the people of almost all age groups and gender. Whatever your age is in which you are suffering from joint pain, you should have alternatives that can give you relief from this critical condition and make your life better.

Here are some foodstuffs that you can include in your diet to get some relief from Arthritis pain.

Let’s Start !

Dark Green Leafy Vegetables :

Due to energy production and other metabolic processes in body produce harmful by products called free radicals, which can result in cell damage. Free radicals are associated with the development of Rheumatoid Arthritis and the inflammation that results pain in joints.

So, to prevent this condition you can take green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, kale and Brussels sprouts. All these ingredients are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins A, C and K, which protect cells from free-radical damage.  These eating items are also high in calcium that helps in making bones strong.

Broccoli and cauliflower contain a natural compound called sulforaphane. According to some researches sulforphane blocks the inflammatory process and slows cartilage damage in osteoarthritis.

Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Red Peppers and Squash :

The red and orange colour of vegetables is due to carotenoids like beta-cryptoxanthin. Plant pigments also supply sweet potatoes, carrots, red peppers, and squash with antioxidants. According to some researches if you take food that is rich in beta-cryptoxanthin could reduce your risk of developing RA.

Taking these vegetables is also good to reduce inflammation and making joints strong.

Ginger and Turmeric :

When it comes to relieve the joint pain, ginger and turmeric are the best choices. These two spices contain beneficial phytonutrients that can have powerful effects on health. Both ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory effects so, good for the treatment of Arthritis.

You can add turmeric to milk and take this mixture twice a day for better results. Ginger can be added to the food that you cook and tea.

Olive Oil :

Olive oil contains a natural compound called oleocanthal which can help in preventing inflammation associated with Arthritis. Instead of using vegetable oil or butter, if you use olive oil for cooking can be more beneficial for the people who are suffering from Arthritis.

For the highest antioxidant content, you can choose extra virgin olive oil.

Red and Green Peppers :

Peppers are great source of vitamin C, which makes the bones strong. If a person is not taking vitamin in the right amount he or she can go through the risk of Arthritis.

So, to increase the amount of vitamin you can add red pepper in your food.

Cherries :

Most of the people love to have tasty and colourful cherries. But, did you know this fruit is also helpful in reducing the pain of joints?

Chemical called anthocyanins in this fruit are powerful antioxidants that help in reducing inflammation. You can also have raspberries and blueberries to get the same benefits.

Dairy Products :

If you are the lover of dairy products such as curd, cheese and milk, it’s really good for your bones. Dairy products are enriched with calcium and vitamin D and both are good to increase the bone density and make your body strong.

Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption so, you must take oranges, mushrooms, soy milk and cheese as these are high in vitamin D. These food items are helpful in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

Green Tea :

Green tea is loaded with polyphenols and antioxidants so, helpful in reducing inflammation. In some studies, it has been found that antioxidant (epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in green tea blocks the production of molecules which are the main reason for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

For the better results, start having one or two cup of green tea daily.

Whether you are suffering from the pain of Arthritis or joint pain, maintain daily life can be tough if you are in severe pain. So, to make life simpler it’s always good to move toward something natural or Ayurvedic Way. You can simply go for Dr. Ortho oil as an Instant Pain Relief Oil.

Regular massage of this herbal oil with a healthy diet can give you enough Relief from the Joint Pain.

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