Physical Activity
While it may seem counterintuitive that exercise can help ease your joints, there is lots of research to support the significance of regular exercise for handling arthritis.
Besides strengthening the muscles that support the joints, exercise offers other benefits that can improve the quality of life for people with arthritis:
- Strengthens bones
- Boosts energy
- Improves sleep
- Helps with weight loss
- Improves overall wellness
If it’s been a while since you last worked out, rest assured there’s no need to commit to some brutal, high-intensity fitness routine. With your doctor’s OK and direction, you should be able to find an activity that’s low impact and in sync with your level of fitness.
This could be classes at a local health club, sessions with a personal trainer with expertise in working with people with arthritis, or even an online workout. Swimming and aquatic fitness classes are also perfect options if you have access to a pool.
Thank you. I actually love all the foods mentioned so I feel lucky. I was uncertain what was meant by “supplementation with an avocado-soybean fat blend ”
What does that mean? There is a supplement like a capsule to swallow? Does that mean both avocados & soy products like milk, tofu, etc are beneficial? ty
Hi Vicki! Thank you for your inquiry. We discovered that avocado oil mixed with soybean oil is fantastic for decreasing inflammation, among other things. And there certainly are supplements on the market for this. For instance, one of Amazon’s best-sellers is Avocado300 Soy Unsaponifiables. We must note, however, that since there are no two people with the same conditions, you should always speak with a doctor before taking over-the-counter medications, including supplements.