Arthritis is a long-term chronic condition many people will develop as they age. While many will have consistent but manageable pain, they will have the occasional “flare-up” when it gets worse. The severity will vary by person, but there are universal ways to dull the pain. Express.co.uk rounds up five things to avoid in you’re in the midst of a bad flare-up.
Processed foods
In handling arthritis, nutrients are key, as vitamins, natural oils, and proteins help the body tackle inflammations.
Frying or processing will eliminate these vital natural components, and produce carcinogens.
Researchers have also previously identified processed foods as frequent culprits of arthritic flare-ups.
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Some vegetable oils
Health professionals recommend an uptake in some oils, namely the olive, safflower or walnut variety, to alleviate arthritis.
But some of them could also make the condition worse, including omega-3 and omega-6 fats.
People require them, but in equal measure, and an imbalance may increase inflammation.
Source: Daily Express
