Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Get the Better of You

There are other weapons at your disposal in the fight against arthritis.

These include getting enough sleep, making gentle exercise part of your daily routine, and arming your body with the proper nutrients to wage war against arthritis.

Healthline.com suggests avoiding:

        • Fried and processed foods
        • Advanced Glycation End (END) product, a toxin that appears as a result of heating, frying, grilling, and  pasteurizing some foods
        • Sugars and refined carbohydrates
        • Dairy products
        • Alcohol
        • Salt and preservatives
        • Corn oil

According to MSNBC, foods considered beneficial in the fight against arthritis include:

Vegetables

        • Herring, mackerel, sardines, and other fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids
        • Extra virgin olive oil
        • Sweet peppers, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, and other fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C
        • Sweet potato, carrots, kale, turnip greens, pumpkin, and other foods high in natural antioxidants
        • Certain spices including ginger and tumeric

Knowing your enemy, keeping a positive outlook, and taking control will go a long way toward protecting you against the negative effects of arthritis. You can take even greater control in the battle against arthritis by making sure you’ve got the added protection a Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan can provide. Give MedicareMall a call today to learn what you need to know about the best and most affordable senior healthcare protection you can get.

Are there any other weapons you propose using in the battle against arthritis? Arthritis affects millions of Americans, so leave a suggestion below!

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