If you’re living with arthritis, chances are that you’ve read or heard that you shouldn’t eat foods in the nightshade family. These include potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, and spices like paprika and cayenne. While this view is fairly widespread, it has limited scientific basis. Let’s take a closer look. A tough reputation Cristina Montoya,. . .
The old saying “you are what you eat” is true: the food we eat gives us the fuel and the building blocks we need to be healthy, stay active and feel good. Research shows that what you eat has a profound impact on your overall health and wellness – including your ability to cope with. . .
Highlights Asparagus is an excellent source of folate, which helps to build new red blood cells. Without enough folate to make healthy red blood cells you may feel weak or tired and find it hard to concentrate. Folate keeps both the blood vessels and heart healthy, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and
No doubt about it, for a lot of people, alcohol is a part of adult life —a glass of wine at dinner, a funny meme shared on social media, a craft brewery tour with friends. But when you are living with arthritis, including alcohol in your life could pose issues, and your doctor will likely. . .
Your smart guide to supplements and arthritis “My aunt takes these pills and her arthritis is much better.” “Did you see those new natural supplements at the health food store?” “You should try this stuff to help your knees.” When you have arthritis, everyone from your family members to the checkout clerk can have an. . .
Have you heard of gout? It’s the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, and it’s on the rise in countries like Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. If you have gout—which is caused by uric acid crystals forming within or around joints, making them painful, red and swollen—understanding how it’s affected by what. . .
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