Osteoarthritis

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It is also called "wear-and-tear arthritis", this tend to strike people in their fifties and above and affects more women than men.It refers to the erosion of cartilage that covers the ends of bones between joints．The usually smooth cartilage becomes rough and this results in friction, pain and inflammation.The changes in the cartilage stimulate the overgrowth of bone cells as the body tries to correct the imbalance.This overgrowth can lead to bony spurs that contribute to more pain.The affected joints includes wrist,hands, knees,spine and hips.

Symptoms

• Joint Pain
• Joint Stiffness
• Joint Swelling
• Reduction in mobility of affected joints
• Bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers

Cause

• Inherited defect genes responsible for making cartilage which leads to rapid deterioration of joints.
• Obesity increase risk of osteoarthritis for the knee, hip, and spine.
• Injuries contribute to the development of osteoarthritis such as athletes with knee injuries or people who have had severe back injury.
• Overuse of certain joints increase risk of osteoarthritis.For instance, people in jobs requiring repeated bending of knee.
• Other condition such as rheumatoid arthritis ,iron overload or excess growth hormone also increase risk of osteoarthritis.

Action Plan

• Eat deep sea fish such as sardines,salmon,mackerel which contain anti-inflammatory omega 3 essential fats.
• Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables that high in anti-inflammatory nutrients and can help to alkalise the body.
• Eat fresh pineapple that contains bromelain to reduce inflammation.
• Avoid intake of saturated fat from food that have an inflammatory effect.
• Reduce intake of tea, coffee, and spinach that contain oxalic acid to increase acidity and worsen inflammation.
• Place cold packs on inflamed joins to reduce inflammation.
• Have hot then cold shower to promote circulation circulation and healing.
• Get regular, moderate exercise such as walking or swimming to strengthen surrounding muscles and ligaments.