While there's no cure for osteoarthritis, it's widely acknowledged that the condition's symptoms can be alleviated by tinkering with your diet so that it includes foods with anti-inflammatory properties. Our next, paprika chicken with red lentils and braised tomatoes, only takes 45 minutes to prepare from scratch and only requires you to chop an onion, garlic and a handful of parsley. Happy cooking and bon appetit!
The coronavirus pandemic is causing increased stress and anxiety, particularly for people with physical and mental health problems.With the government urging all of us to minimise social contact and for vulnerable people to self-isolate, we reiterate our message to all those living with arthritis: you are not alone.
Staying active when the country is in a state of lockdown and social distancing is not that easy, especially if you are in a high-risk category for which self-isolation is key to staying safe. Thankfully, in this modern world technology and the internet can be of great aid.
Flexiseq Osteoarthritis Recipes: Carrot Soup
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Flexiseq spoke to Nutritionist, Karmilla Schaffner, about key foods and ingredients you should look to include in your diet in order to help osteoarthritis. But it’s not all about what you have to include but also about foods you should avoid as much as possible. Kamilla gives some foods you should stay clear of in order to keep those joint pains at bay.
Finding simple exercises to do at home first thing in the morning or at any time your joints feel stiff can be the first step in getting those joints moving and combating arthritis in them.
It only takes a few minutes as the sun rises to warm up and stretch out your joints, most exercises can even be done before getting out of bed.
Waking up with stiff and achy joints is especially common for arthritis sufferers.
Osteoarthritis can be a painful and challenging condition to live with. If you have a family member with osteoarthritis, you can assist them with mobility, safety, care-giving, and emotional support.