Nutrition Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
There is no reliable way to prevent most cases of osteoarthritis. However, you may be able to control some factors that increase the risk of developing the disease. You can:
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Maintain an ideal body weight.
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Prevent osteoporosis by getting enough exercise, vitamin D and calcium and possibly by taking medication.
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Prevent major accidents and injuries.
It may also help to prevent or treating any conditions that might contribute to joint damage, such as gout...
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From Our Experts
5 Steps to Creating an Osteoarthritis Diet
Can changing my diet really affect my osteoarthritis? Absolutely -- well, maybe. A healthy, anti-inflammatory diet has been shown to have... Read more »
The Benefits of Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Aging is inevitable; osteoarthritis is not. Despite popular belief, osteoarthritis is really a problem that has more to do with joint... Read more »
What is boron and will it cure my osteoarthritis?
Boron and Osteoarthritis Boron is a trace element that occurs naturally in soil, plants and metal deposits. Trace elements are... Read more »
Osteoarthritis Questions for your Physician
Many have asked how to prepare for the next meeting with a doctor, after having been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (or suspecting the... Read more »
Should I take supplements for my hip and knee osteoarthritis? Which...
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From Our Sources
Complementary Medicine and Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
There are several types of complementary and alternative therapies that have been used for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, including relaxation... Read more »
Questions to ask you Doctor about Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
How is osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee diagnosed and treated? Do I have to undergo any more diagnostic tests? What caused my OA of the knee? Did... Read more »
Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis: Is It Safe? Does It Work?
Source: eOrthopod
Chondroitin sulfate (CS) and glucosamine are two nutraceuticals often used by patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Nutraceutical is a new word made by... Read more »
Latest Tips on Managing Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: eOrthopod
This is a review article on the nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). It was written by physicians for physicians. The value of patient... Read more »
Does running boost your osteoarthritis risk?
A reporter responds to a reader's question about whether running can boost a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA). Experts say studies... Read more »
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9 Steps to Creating an Osteoarthritis Diet
Drink plenty of fluids Believe it or not, thirst is not a good predictor of hydration status. By the time that you feel thirsty, you are probably already somewhat dehydrated. Most people probably spend a good portion of their life mildly...
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