A type of arthritis in which the joints of the body(fingers, wrists, knees and ankles)becomes swollen, painful, stiff and sometimes deformed. This is accompanied by slight fever and fatigue. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.
A low-fat diet is required, also a diet which is high in whole grain cereals, vegetables, fiber, low in sugar, animal products, and refined carbohydrates. A vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce inflammation, cook with vegetable oils and margarine instead of animal fats, such as lard and butter. Eat oily fish: mackerel, herring, sardines, and salmon daily. An alternative to eating fish is a daily supplement of cod liver oil. Increase your intake of vitamin E, found in wheat germ, nuts, seeds and seed oils and take a daily supplement of 400-1000 iu. Sometime rheumatoid arthritis can be triggered by food allergies. Tke a supplement of 50-100 mg of selenium, 1 multivitamin and mineral supplement daily.
Gentle self-massage aids circulation and reduces inflammation: use a light cream or oil, lightly stroke the muscles and tissues around the area involved in the direction of the heart. You can also roll a clean tennis or squash ball over the area, exerting pressure. Swimming in a heated pool helps keep joints mobile.
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