Arthritis is the name for various inflammatory processes of the joints that occur for many reasons.
It affects women more often, it mostly occurs between the ages of 20 and 40. Since the exact cause is still unknown, there is unfortunately no real cure for rheumatoid arthritis. The bad news is also that there is a lot of incorrect information about this condition that can lead to frustration and poor treatment. Here are the 5 most common myths associated with arthritis.
MYTH 1: AVOID TRAINING
Of course, excessive movement can lead to pain if you suffer from arthritis, but you shouldn't take this to mean you shouldn't exercise at all.
German sports medicine expert Klaus Boes advises regular but moderate training for all patients with arthritis, because in this way they can slow down the progression of their disease. The expert recommends swimming, cycling, light jogging and aerobic exercise, and even just walking and stretching, but on the other hand, he advises avoiding practicing volleyball, football, handball or tennis. It is these sports that are harmful to the health of arthritis sufferers.
MYTH 2: APPLE VINEGAR WILL HELP YOU
In the past, apple cider vinegar, which contains beta carotene, was thought to attack free radicals that could otherwise damage our immune system. The fact is that apple cider vinegar contains almost no beta carotene, and even if it didn't, there is too little scientific evidence to confirm that it reduces the pain caused by arthritis. You don't have to avoid him, but don't count on his help.
MYTH 3: DAIRY PRODUCTS CAN MAKE THE CONDITION WORSE
You may have come across claims that dairy products can increase arthritis pain, but few studies support this assumption. One study, published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, shows that women who occasionally consumed dairy products were less likely to develop the disease. We would say that, as with everything, moderation is the rule of thumb.
MYTH 4: RAW FOOD CAN HELP
A diet based on raw foods means eating lots of fruits and vegetables and avoiding heavy, processed foods. Although healthy, it probably won't do much for arthritis pain. It can also happen that your digestion will struggle for a while, until the body gets used to the intake of a large amount of fiber.
MYTH 4: RED WINE WILL HELP
A few years ago, a study was published in the magazine "Nucleic Acids Research" that shows how certain components from red wine can alleviate inflammation and pain caused by arthritis. Again, we will mention moderation and advise 1-2 glasses of wine throughout the day.
MYTH 5: COFFEE INCREASES PAIN
It is believed that coffee can make a person nervous and increase the pain caused by arthritis. However, scientists believe that caffeine can prevent the development of conditions associated with arthritis. Do we have to repeat that moderation is an important factor, reports Ordinacija.
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