Things You'll Need:
- Exercise
- Vitamin C
- MSM
- Phytochemicals
- Vitamin E
- Selenium
- Glucosamine
- Chondroitin
- Potassium
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Step 1
Choose healthy foods to eat, reduce calorie intake and consume a well-balanced diet. Try eating fish that contains omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Also eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
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Step 2
Stay fit and enjoy life.Exercise regularly and stay fit to reduce the severity of osteoarthritis. A daily walk with the dog around the block can help you feel better. Excess weight places unnecessary stress on your joints and causes pain known as arthralgia.
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Step 3
Avoid foods high in purines (nitrogen-containing substance) such as bacon, organ meat, anchovies, sardines and turkey if you have gouty arthritis. Alcohol, sugary drinks, wheat, rye and barley may cause reactive arthritis.
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Step 4
Avoid refined simple carbohydratesAvoid breads and pastries that contain highly refined simple carbohydrates. Listen to your body. If you feel worse after eating certain foods avoid them.
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Step 5
Try avoiding dairy for a few weeks and see if you feel better. Milk causes flare-ups in rheumatoid arthritis for one percent of the population.
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Step 6
Meet with a registered dietitian for advice if necessary and schedule regular medical checkups. Discuss any supplements you may use with your doctor.
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Step 7
Strengthen your system and rebuild damaged cartilage by using supplements. Some commonly used supplements for arthritis sufferer are Vitamin C, MSM, phytochemicals, antioxidants, glucosamine, chondroitin and potassium.
