references
Arthritis and Rheumatology: "2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee"
Rheumatology International: "The effects of the Mediterranean diet on rheumatoid arthritis prevention and treatment: a systematic review of human prospective studies"
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases: "2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis"
Trials Journal: "Safety and efficacy of curcumin versus diclofenac in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized open-label parallel-arm study"
Arthritis Foundation: "Topical NSAIDs Offer Joint Pain Relief"
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd Edition"
Arthritis Foundation: "Best Fish for Arthritis"
Mayo Clinic: "Mental health providers: Tips on finding one"
CDC: Arthritis Statistics
StatPearls Publishing: "Inflammatory Arthritis"
National Arthritis Foundation
Reumatismo: "Efficacy of gluten-free diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis"
UW Medicine: "Managing Arthritis Pain"
Osteoarthritis & Cartiliga: "Efficacy and safety of ginger in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials"
Journal of Medicinal Food: "Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials"
Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry: "Allium sativum L. (Garlic) Role in Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials"
Mount Sinai: "Arnica"
Cochrane Database Syst Rev.: "Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis"
Evidence Based Complementary Therapies: "Bromelain as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis: a Review of Clinical Studies"
Indian Journal of of Medicinal Research: "Efficacy & safety evaluation of Ayurvedic treatment (Ashwagandha powder & Sidh Makardhwaj) in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a pilot prospective study"
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: “Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”
Harvard Health Publishing: "Foods that fight inflammation"
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Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like salmon may help with arthritis pain relief.
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Image Credit: Theerawan Bangpran/iStock/GettyImages
- Exercise
- Weight Loss
- Foods to Eat
- Foods to Avoid
- Sprinkle In Some Anti-Inflammatory Spices
- Gluten
- Hot and Cold Therapy
- Topicals
- Pain Medication
- Massage
- Quit Smoking
- Manage Stress
- Omega-3 Supplements
- Acupuncture
- Professional Help
Daily movement can help take away the pain of arthritis.
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Image Credit: Ronnie Kaufman/DigitalVision/GettyImages
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week, along with at least two strength-training sessions, per the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. If you’re new to exercise, though, ease into it — check out these tips to help you get started.
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Aim to eat a 3- to 6-ounce serving of fatty fish two to four times a week, per the Arthritis Foundation, and opt for fish that are relatively low in mercury, such as salmon, sardines, Atlantic mackerel and black cod.
Turmeric can have blood-thinning effects, so don’t take turmeric supplements if you are on prescription blood thinners, about to have surgery, pregnant or have gallbladder disease.
Taking a warm bath may help ease the stiffness that comes with arthritis.
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Image Credit: Aliaksandra Ivanova / EyeEm/EyeEm Premium/GettyImages
CBD oil may provide some pain relief, Dr. Koval says, but you should only use it under the guidance of a doctor or health care professional.
Pain medications like Advil, Motrin and Aleve can irritate the stomach and potentially lead to ulcers or GI bleeding if they’re not taken with food or as directed. Always follow the directions on the packaging, and call your doctor if you have questions or concerns.
Daily meditation could help reduce your stress and its negative health effects.
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A Super Simple Morning Stretch Sequence to Do When You Wake Up Stressed
Do not take omega-3 supplements if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking medication for excessive bleeding.
Arthritis and Rheumatology: "2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee"
Rheumatology International: "The effects of the Mediterranean diet on rheumatoid arthritis prevention and treatment: a systematic review of human prospective studies"
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases: "2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis"
Trials Journal: "Safety and efficacy of curcumin versus diclofenac in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized open-label parallel-arm study"
Arthritis Foundation: "Topical NSAIDs Offer Joint Pain Relief"
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd Edition"
Arthritis Foundation: "Best Fish for Arthritis"
Mayo Clinic: "Mental health providers: Tips on finding one"
CDC: Arthritis Statistics
StatPearls Publishing: "Inflammatory Arthritis"
National Arthritis Foundation
Reumatismo: "Efficacy of gluten-free diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis"
UW Medicine: "Managing Arthritis Pain"
Osteoarthritis & Cartiliga: "Efficacy and safety of ginger in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials"
Journal of Medicinal Food: "Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials"
Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry: "Allium sativum L. (Garlic) Role in Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials"
Mount Sinai: "Arnica"
Cochrane Database Syst Rev.: "Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis"
Evidence Based Complementary Therapies: "Bromelain as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis: a Review of Clinical Studies"
Indian Journal of of Medicinal Research: "Efficacy & safety evaluation of Ayurvedic treatment (Ashwagandha powder & Sidh Makardhwaj) in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a pilot prospective study"
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: “Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”
Harvard Health Publishing: "Foods that fight inflammation"
