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Most arthritis tips to feel better do not teach how to live better. Rheumatoid arthritis is debilitating, and not everyone can tolerate the medications. The joint damage makes it hard to overcome the discomfort. The stiffness, swollen joints, and pain can make this condition very unpleasant.

What Works

Arthritis is a condition that you can turn around with natural means. It is a condition that ends with itis, such as colitis, bursitis, bronchitis, diverticultis, nephritis, and osteoarthritis. There are others, but the picture is the same inflammation plays a role.

The side effects of many of the medications mean you need other methods. So the bottom line: diet and lifestyle predict both the onset and course of the condition. There is a connection to how you feel and what you foods you consume and your stress level. Stress control can help.

Weight Control

Weight control can help. Obesity is a way to exasperate the condition. Being overweight puts extra stress on joints, and that increases the wear and tear that breaks them down. Also, fat produces hormones and chemicals that increase inflammation. Inflammation is part of the arthritis picture.

Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids work to relieve pain caused by inflammation.  Most people aren’t aware that the omega-3 from green lipped mussels is known to relieve the pain, swelling, and stiffness from arthritis. This is one of the best Omega 3 for this condition. All omega-3 fatty acids can decrease symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis.

The best dietary sources are wild salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, rainbow trout, flaxseed, and walnuts.  

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil contains good monounsaturated fat, which is protected against inflammation because it contains antioxidants called polyphenols. This helps reduce inflammation.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants come from the diet. There is research that shows that some antioxidants may help prevent and relieve many of the symptoms.

Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin C, selenium, carotenes, and bioflavonoid. Spices have anti-inflammatory effects, especially ginger and turmeric.

Avoid tras fats and simple refined carbohydrates that are behind inflammatory responses.

The Nervous System

The central nervous system can profoundly influence rheumatoid arthritis. According to research the central nervous system controls physiologic responses, such as immunity and inflammation.

This is one of the reasons that Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is successful at helping alleviate the pain and discomfort of this condition. When a misalignment occurs at the top of the neck it can interfere with the brain stem, which controls the nervous system.

All the above options are worth trying. The harsh side effects of standard medication have many patients looking to alternative solutions. Many people have gotten relief by turning to natural methods. Knowing yourself means finding what works for you.

As an aquatic therapist, I find my clients enjoying exercise more if they begin with aquatic training. We can do the same land exercises in the water and so much more without any effort, yet we can get the heart rate in the appropriate zone for weight loss and overall fitness results.

One female client started an exercise program with me 12 weeks ago and it began with water training. She exclaims,”Water is an excellent introduction for anyone starting an exercise program for the 1st time or returning to exercise after a long break. Water training isn’t as difficult as land-based training. It prepares you for the gym. The combination of both gives the best results.”

This client is currently in a land-based only program as she has graduated into a new fitness level. She remembers her first weeks and recalls doing a series of arm flap exercises first in the water. She moved her arms effortlessly at high speeds and later noticed arm toning effects. A few weeks later she did the same arm flap exercise routine on land and found it be grueling, difficult, and exhausting. However, through her 3 month conditioning process the same routine done on land is still challenging, but not exhausting. She is now in great condition and continues to excel at challenging exercises on land where at one time, she was only able to perform them in the water.

Below is a short intro to the Arm Flap Leg Endurance routine. FIRST try in the water and after a few weeks try on land and see the difference as your strength and endurance builds!

Extraordinary health builds all kinds of possibilities. In a world of where excellent health means being disease free, we are on to something extraordinary. The concern of most Americans is to stay out of the hospital, where it should be to function at the highest level possible.

We want to change the way you think, by introducing you to health in a way that is not approached by either the medical community or the media. Sure it is asking that you think beyond the current logic, which is you are healthy enough by controlling your diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, arthritic conditions, and any number of medical conditions.

Though our eyes the American public suffers from something called lack of discernment. Instead of harnessing the power of nature they are suffering from paralysis, not able to take any action that does not involve a pill from either a health care provider or over the counter. It is follow the leader mentality that is causing more health care problems than solutions. The unseen side of the health care crises is the link between our lifestyle and our health.

What goes in is what you get out; there is no other law that is more profound for health then that one. For most people it is something they have to resolve to do rather then be dazzled with pharmaceutical promises, while ignoring the numerous and potentially dangerous side effects. Health is a selection not a given, especially in this culture of fast food, weird science that thinks nature will poison you, and chemical manipulation will save you.

The wise approach is the right one with you being the master of your own fate, not some supreme all knowing profit making conglomeration. Work in harmony with nature and not only will you feel better, but you will build extraordinary health.