Food can have incredible anti-inflammatory effects!
Eating the right foods can contribute to reduced arthritis pain, reduced stiffness and can help to preserve the joint, preventing progression of osteoarthritis. Including certain foods into your osteoarthritis diet can make you feel so much better and give you more freedom to move.
In this video, join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis as she explains which foods can be beneficial in reducing inflammation and helping your arthritic joints feel better.
There is also one ingredient that can wreak havoc on arthritic joints and can actually lead to more inflammation. Learn about this towards the end of the video.
Making a change to your diet to include broccoli, walnuts, blueberries and fatty fish can make a big difference in reducing overall inflammation and seeing improvements in your symptoms related to osteoarthritis.
Sources: Francis Berenbaum, Ian Wallace, Daniel E. Lieberman, David T. Felson. Modern-day environmental factors in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Nature Reviews Rheumatology, 2018, 14 (11), pp.674-681.
Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.
