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Read the full story »Regardless of age, good health is essential if you want to excel at work, at home or at the gym. Understand what is going on, on the inside.
Getting active and staying active are both as important as eachother. Whatever your goal, make the most of your body and your training.
Stay motivated and inspire others. With knowledge and determination you can achieve your goals.
There is no shame in enjoying what you eat, learn how to make what you eat work for you. Don’t just eat food, eat superfood!
Remember that life is for living. Find out how to get active without going to the gym, and make the necessary changes to improve the way you live your life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease (also known as an autoimmune disease) which mainly affects the joints. This disease occurs when the body’s immune system, (the body’s natural defence system), mistakenly starts to attack the synovium; the soft tissue membrane that lines the joint. This can result in joint pain, joint damage, inflammation, loss of function and even disability.
The joints most commonly affected by this are those of the hands, wrists, feet, ankles, knees and elbows. The joints will often be affected symmetrically. This means that if one joint is affected the same joint on the other side will be affected also, e.g. knees or wrists.
This disease does not only affect joints, it can also affect many organs including the skin, the heart and the lungs.
What is an autoimmune disease?
Autoimmune diseases are a result of the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking the cells and tissues of the body. There are a number of autoimmune diseases, some of which include Lupus, Multiple sclerosis and type-1 Diabetes.
Common Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treatment / Management
Although there’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis yet, a variety of treatments is available that can slow down the condition and keep joint damage to a minimum. The earlier you start treatment, the more effective it’s likely to be. For effective diagnosis make sure you speak to your GP or medical professional who will be able to advise on suitable treatment to suit the condition and diagnosis.
You will know your body better than anyone; because of this you will know your limits. Like most things in life it is all about striking a balance. Rheumatoid Arthritis can be controlled (to a degree) through diet and exercise. By developing the muscles around the joints you will provide additional support to the joints. Whichever exercise you choose to do, make sure you warm up properly. If you find an exercise or activity causes soreness and swelling, stop and rest. If there does not appear to be signs of aggravation you should be ok to continue.
Recommended nutritional changes should be made to control some symptoms. These include:
For further information about Rheumatoid Arthritis and other autoimmune diseases speak to your GP or medical professional. You can also find out more at http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/
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