Picture
Good nutrition and a balanced, low-fat diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruit are a must! Look for foods that are high in vitamin C like broccoli, bell peppers, citrus fruits, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, and strawberries, to reduce the risk of osteoarthritis. Foods like fortified dairy products and fish such as salmon, halibut, sea bass, tuna, cod, and herring are rich in Vitamin D which helps preserve cartilage. Calcium, found in milk and other dairy products as well as in broccoli, salmon and kale, will help strengthen bones. Eating well will also help keep your weight under control.

At Great Day Chiropractic and Wellness Center we have several diet and nutrition options that will allow you to realize your optimum health. Unhealthy weight has been linked to joint pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea, and other serious health conditions. Whether you want to try our Doctor Supervised HCG Weightloss Program or recieve nutritional counseling, utilizing our Metagenics nutritional supplements, we are here to support and guide your transition into a happier, healthier YOU!

Give us a call today if you have any questions. 303-828-5347
Add Comment
 
 
Picture
When exercising, keep joints protected by wearing braces, comfortable supportive shoes and avoid over-exerting yourself. Learn your limits and don't push yourself beyond them. Joint protection is also important to keep in mind during regular day-to-day activities. If you need to, use an assistive device such as a walker, cane or brace. Use wheeled carts to carry heavy items. Look for household items such as electric can openers, step stools and reaching devices that spare your joints and prevent strained movement.
Add Comment
 
 
Picture
Regular physical activity will reduce the risk of falling, reduce anxiety and depression, help you maintain a healthy body weight, preserve cartilage, and increase joint strength and mobility. Walking is a great way for most people with arthritis to get exercise because it burns calories, strengthens muscles and builds denser bones without placing too much stress on fragile joints. So start today! Don't want to do it alone? Grab a friend and exercise together. If you are unsure about how to start, talk to your doctor about developing an exercise plan that is best for you.
Add Comment
 
 
Picture
Joint pain is a primary consequence of arthritis, a constellation of conditions that affects an estimated 46 million adults and 300,000 children. Arthritis actually refers to more than 100 different diseases affecting areas in and around the joints, but regardless of which type you have, two things are fairly certain: Pain is an ongoing problem and drugs are an all-too-common treatment option.

Why settle for drugs that come with potential side effects and adverse reactions when there are natural, nontoxic approaches to ease your arthritis pain? Here are a few simple suggestions to consider. For more information, talk to your doctor.
  • Moderate Activity
Regular exercise helps strengthen the muscles around your joints, increases flexibility and combats fatigue. Any movement can help, but range-of-motion exercises in particular seem to reduce joint stiffness and pain. The type of arthritis and the involved joints will determine which exercises are ideal and which may actually increase your pain.
  • Good Food
What you eat may play a role in reducing arthritis pain or doing just the opposite making the pain even worse. Some arthritis patients seem to experience relief when eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet (oily fish, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and a flare-up when eating simple carbohydrates and fatty foods. Bananas, sweet peppers and soy products also may help.
  • Proper Body Mechanics
Body positioning during everyday movements can have a profound effect on joint stress and resulting pain. To minimize the stress on your joints throughout the day, maintain good posture, bend at the knees when picking things up, and ensure your work space provides adequate support for your neck, back, forearms and upper legs.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll share tips with you for how you can minimize the pains caused by arthritis. As Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, and Acupuncturist, we offer many modalities that can help increase mobilization, correct poor posture, and decrease the common pains of arthritis. Schedule a free consultation today if you would like to learn more.

To Your Health
March, 2009 (Vol. 03, Issue 03)
Add Comment