Often chronic, polyarthritis is a fairly painful disease on a daily basis, but the pain can be limited thanks to natural remedies such as diet. Here are two vegetables to eat regularly to relieve joint pain while reducing the risk of disease onset.
In France, it is estimated that 5,200 new cases of rheumatoid arthritis occur each year and that this disease affects approximately 0.5% of the population, or more than 300,000 people. “In the majority of cases, Rheumatoid arthritis gradually appears in the wrists and joints of the hands and feet, sometimes in the knees or elbows. The affected joints are painful, red with a feeling of heat, and stiffness. The moment when the pain is most intense is characteristic of inflammatory rheumatism. : at night, when they wake up patients, and especially in the morning when they wake up, with joint stiffness that disappears in the morning ” explains a doctor on Vidal.fr.
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It is a rheumatic disease caused by inflammation of the joints. But this is not necessarily inevitable and we can slow down its development in a natural way thanks to dietthus avoiding the regular taking of anti-inflammatories to reduce pain.
What is polyarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe inflammatory disease that affects the joints. It gradually destroys them, which causes pain and disability.. Thanks to advances in research over the past twenty years, However, treatments are becoming more and more effective, leading to a reduction in symptoms.especially pain. But, as the old saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure“, and we now know that diet plays an important role in relieving the joints and in preventing the risks of developing this disease.
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All the processed foods and industrial products should be banned. According to several studies carried out by researchers at the University of Melbourne, they contain numerous additives and sweeteners which have the effect of creating an imbalance in the intestinal flora, which creates a favorable environment for tissue inflammation and therefore to polyarthritis. Industrial foods also contain too much sugar, which leads to overproduction of insulin and also promotes inflammatory risks.. The ideal for patients suffering from polyarthritis is therefore to cook as much as possible at home and avoid buying prepared meals, while limiting fast food type meals as much as possible.
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The two vegetables to eat often to reduce the risks
If your knees and hips hurt, you should focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Many vegetables have these properties. According to dietitian Jordan Hill, pumpkin and carrots are your best allies. “Manger Orange-colored vegetables, such as pumpkin and carrots, will provide you with nutrients that will preserve bone health and reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis“ declares the dietician in an article in Huffpost.
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“LCarotenoids, present in pumpkin and carrots, rich in antioxidants, also have the effect of reducing inflammation in the body. specifies the expert.
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