Senior Citizens - Arthritis Remedies

Here is an article on arthritis remedies that someone sent us a while ago. I have been thinking of starting a separate Blog just for Senior Citizens ailment and their remedies Let me know what you think.

Both Acute and Chronic illnesses in Senior Citizens such as arthritis, are often linked to food eaten. Researches show that certain food may start arthritic pain. But on the positive side, recent studies also show that some food may alleviate arthritic pain. It must be stated that far from being cures, these holistic remedies should be regarded as an add on to your doctors. they may act as preventive measures.

Teas are known detoxifiers and cleansers. But did you know that they may also minimize inflammatory signals that cause arthritic pain in Senior Citizens? It is actually advised by some doctors to patients who suffer from arthritis to drink more tea. Moreover, all teas made from tea leaves are said to have the same effect. This means that it doesn't matter if you prefer black tea over green tea. Another drink which may have high anti-inflammatory agents for Senior Citizens is red wine or other grape-based wine. Fresh grapes are also advised since these agents are actually found on the skins of red grapes.

Vegetables are also believed to restrict transmissions of pain signals. Some experts even advocate the removal of animal products from your diet to reduce pain and inflammation due to arthritis within the Senior Citizens population.

Broccoli has glutathione, an efficient detoxifier and antioxidant. Researches show that Senior Citizens with lower glutathione levels are more prone to arthritis than Senior Citizens with higher levels. If you don't like brocolli; cauliflower, tomatoes, asparagus, potatoes, and cabbages also have high levels of glutathione.

If you are a fruit person, this agent is found in watermelon, grapefruit, peaches, oranges, avocados and pineapples.

Containing large amounts of fatty acids like omega-3, fish had also made its mark as an anti-inflammatory agent. Some researchers actually found that consuming more fish reduced risks of developing arthritis in elderly women. Omega-3 in fish limit the inflammatory agent production. Fish diets composed of tuna, mackerel, herring, and other oily fish are recommended.

Fish oils supplements are even prescribed for Senior Citizens who suffer from severe arthritis. Another source of good fatty acids is olive oil. Experts recommend cooking vegetables in olive oil. They found out that compared to raw vegetables, those cooked in olive oil actually produce more anti-inflammatory agents.

Yet another food that may help reduce pain caused by arthritis is soya or soya beans. It's main use is as an excellent substitute for protein.

Maintain a diet abundant in the above-mentioned foods and minimize the discomfort of having arthritis. Don't have arthritis? Start this diet just the same and lower the odds of having it. After all, no one wants to be a Senior Citizens with aching joints.

Remember a BALANCED diet is best

Philip Jubb


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