anti-inflammatory diet plan:your ally against arthritis

following an arthritis diet is an important instrument in the management of patients with arthritis. Some of the concerns related to food and nutrition are factors that affect patients of this condition shall in particular involve:
Maintaining a healthy body weight .
incorporating the fats in the diet .
The incorporation of antioxidants in the diet .
The inclusion of minerals and vitamins in the diet .
Obesity and weight gain is a problem that can affect the joints in several ways. The excess body fat predisposes to worsening inflammation of arthritis. Excess body weight leads to raised inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Overweight Obesity also raises the pressure on weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, ankles, etc..
Weight loss to achieve a healthy weight is desirable. for this purpose, energy intake must be less than energy expenditure. To reduce the portions of body weight, foods high in fat can be eliminated from the diet and substituted with low fat versions. Eat leaner meats, using cooking methods like low-fat cooking.

To incorporate the fats in the diet

There are several varieties of foods containing beneficial fats that can help patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Fat consumed in the diet are broken down into 4 different types of saturated, trans, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. saturated and trans fatty acids are considered harmful to the body on the other hand monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are desirable and beneficial.
there is two types of Polyunsaturated fatty acids  - Omega-3 and Omega-6.the fatty acids Omega-3s are found in fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines, anchovies, herring, mackerel, etc. and in flaxseed, nuts, canola oil, etc. They help reduce the production of inflammation markers in the body.
Omega 3 fatty acids also relieve pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis. These agents act similar to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and also to prevent platelet aggregation.
Omega-6 fatty acids are found in the seeds, nuts and vegetable oils such as sunflower, safflower, corn, sesame, etc. omega-6 fatty acids are not considered to be beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis.

The incorporation of antioxidants in the diet

 
inflammation is a complex process that gives rise to free radicals. These free radicals are highly prejudicial. Antioxidants protect against free radical damage. Antioxidant system are obtained from vitamin C, vitamin E and ß-carotene. These agents are found in large quantities in fruits and vegetables including apples, oranges, spinach, tomatoes, blueberries, cherries, carrots, broccoli and other colorful vegetables etc.

  
The inclusion of minerals and vitamins in the diet

Calcium is essential for all patients with arthritis because it helps to maintain healthy os.les people with arthritis are likely to develop osteoporosis or fracture fragile and prone bone. Calcium helps prevent this. Milk and dairy products are excellent sources of calcium.

Vitamin D is also involved in maintaining the calcium balance in the body and the bone.it is also important to help the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D can be obtained from eggs, fatty fish and exposure to sunlight.

Iron - anemia is a common characteristic of people with inflammatory diseases. This is caused by both the drugs used and by inflammatory disease outbreaks. it is essential to prevent and treat anemia. it can be obtained in the diet of red meat, poultry and fish and green leafy vegetables, legumes and seeds.

Folic acid - it is an essential nutrient for patients taking methotrexate. Folate helps to make new cells in the body. Methotrexate can lead to folate deficiency which must be replaced by supplements. Foods with folate include leafy green vegetables, legumes and fortified cereals.

The supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin are not useful in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and should not be used. These agents assist in the repair and maintenance of cartilage and are useful in patients with osteoarthritis rather than arthritis.

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eating habits and arthritis

Your eating habits

 can affect your arthritis. For example, if you are overweight, one of the most important things you can do is to find a healthy weight. A healthy diet can also give you the energy you need to perform your daily activities. you should also ask yourself if your usual diet gives you all the essential nutrients.
Although a healthy diet is important, In no way you should stop discontinue or change your medical treatment without first discuss your plans with your healthcare team first.
What the most important changes can I make to my diet to reduce my symptoms of arthritis?  

 increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids:According to current researches, omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish like salmon and trout as well as nuts and seeds) can be beneficial if you are suffering from a form of arthritis inflammatory type (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis). Other studies have also shown that antioxidants can reduce inflammation by neutralizing some of the substances in the body that cause it and help to protect the joints and even prevent arthritis. Recent studies suggest that the risk of inflammatory arthritis is lower in people who eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that contain vitamin C.
So here's some methods to increase omega-3 fatty acids intake:

1 Sprinkle your yogurt or cereal with ground flaxseed.

2 As a snack, treat yourself to a small handful of walnuts.

3 Use cooking oils high in Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) as canola oil and soybean oil.

4 Pour linseed oil on salads and vegetables steamed fillet (but do not use this oil for cooking as it becomes toxic when heated).

5 You can also consider taking supplements of omega-3 fatty acids in consultation with your doctor. Depending on the dose of omega-3 supplements can cause drug interactions or adverse effects. 

why I have to attach great importance to my weight?
The most crucial link between diet and arthritis is body weight. Having the extra weight adds an additional burden on the weight bearing joints (those of the back, hips, knees, ankles and feet), which aggravates their condition when they are already damaged or subjected to high pressures. Because of how joints work, the pressure on your knees when you walk is greater than your body weight. Even a small weight loss can be extremely beneficial for your joints. If you are overweight and some of your weight-bearing joints are affected by arthritis, losing weight will be more useful than taking dietary supplements whatever it is.

How can I eat healthy and maintain a healthy weight?
There are a host of treatments and allegedly miraculous diets, which can be confusing. Unfortunately, there is no miracle cure against arthritis. Or the fashionable shock diet are generally not balanced, they are not recommended. In fact, most people who follow eventually regain the weight they lost when they return to their old eating habits. The only way to lose weight for good is to make permanent changes in your eating habits and increase your exercise level.

How to lose weight ? 

 Eat less fat
    Tip: Check the food label to reduce the amount of "hidden " fats that you consume.
 Eat less sugar
    Tip: There is little difference between the regular white sugar and brown sugar , honey , syrup, cane    sugar,    raw sugar or any other type of sugar.
 Eat more vegetables and fruit
    Tip: Not only vegetables and fruits they are an excellent source of antioxidants, but they also allow for the  full fiber . Addition to those in whole grains, fiber vegetables and fruits are relatively nutritious , and their consumption can help you regain a healthy weight. 
 Increase your daily physical activity
    Tip: When it comes to choosing an appropriate activity , each person has their preferences. Swimming is excellent, because in water , the joints are released from the body weight. It may be also preferable do some group activities , such as tai chi or cycling. The key is to find an activity that you like and that you practice regularly.

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should i really suffer from arthritis ?

this question is asked by Yvan LABELLE Specialist in arthritic diseases in Quebec and the explanations extracted from his book "arthritis, unnecessary suffering ?"
Arthritis is a congestion of the digestive system that keeps toxic substances, acids. These acids which are found in the blood are then deposited in the joints, bones, muscles and cartilage, which has the effect of causing inflammation and swelling.

This congestion is caused by a diet high in red meat, sugar, coffee, tea, alcohol, deficient organs like the liver and kidneys that do not do their job elimination by certain deficiencies and stress extended."

Arthritis is a disease of fouling. Moods of arthritis are saturated with acid wastes of all kinds, including uric waste type. Naturopathy is able to restore these patients, simply by thoroughly cleaning their bodies.

This way of thinking is still unusual. We tend to consider the disease as a kind of enemy to fight fiercely. In reality, the disease is beneficial. This is nothing but an effort of the body to get rid of toxic substances that clog. Do not fight the disease, but rather seek to remove the causes. They reside in our bad habits.

The main dietary factor that causes the onset of arthritic disorders is the overloading of nitrogen products , including excess meat. This produces a humoral acidification caused by the presence of acid ( lactic , uric , etc. ... ) in the body. This acidification is a threat to cellular integrity , as these acids need to be neutralized. To do this, the body mobilizes calcium salts ( calcium ) it extracts including bones and teeth , where these pathological deposits lodged with peri -articular , that is to say the formation of deposits calcium around joints .
The excess of nitrogenous substances, meaning that rich in proteins , lets an acid residue in the body and the acidity of the medium product toxic complications . on the other hand the plant proteins, such as fruits and green leafy vegetables, lets mostly an alkaline residue.
 
Intestinal putrefaction also promote acidification moods. Biologists Gilbert and Dominici have shown that diets rich in meat causes a considerable number of germs in the intestine.
By decomposing nitrogen compounds generate various acids ( butyric acid , acetic , lactic , valeric acid, oxalic acid ) . All these acids are of course negative .

This is the starting point of the arthritis.

The arthritic condition can develop very early in life. A child may already be arthritic, but thanks to its vitality, it can overcome these early signs with good detox crises (with high fevers).
In adolescence, the child has often lost much of its vitality. As it ages, it decreases. It was at this moment that appear more regularly, said chronic which necessarily result from acute diseases. At this time, the individual no longer has enough energy to produce the same detoxification crises.

When the body is saturated with products especially by improper diet acid waste, arthritis can occur.

The first affected organ is the liver. nitrogen waste cause an increased risk of this body, sooner or later, no longer able to fulfill one of its most important functions work: the neutralization of toxins. Thus moods acidify. We must therefore adjust accordingly feeding sick.

The second most important organ is the kidney, which is a filter cleaner responsible for maintaining the purity of blood .. If the kidney malfunctioning and not properly filter waste, they remain in the bloodstream and fouling all tissues.

What should be done to counter the arthritic disease:

- Detoxify the body through drainage cures
- Support the work of excretory to ensure proper elimination of toxins (intestines, kidneys, skin ect.)
- Adopt adequate food
- Invigorate the body, among other things, compensation for deficiencies
- Eliminate stress overload

Naturopathic treatment of arthritis and rheumatism includes:

A healthy diet and appropriate
Exercise and proper rest:
phytotherapy
Supplementation with vitamins, trace elements and minerals
Cures drainage for the proper functioning of the organs
Hot hydrotherapy
The progressive elimination of stressors
The occasional use of homeopathy

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