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Death and taxes, loneliness and self-criticism, opposable thumbs, and a love of ice cream.
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These are just a few things most humans share.
you could addjoint painto the list of commonalities.
And if you feel like an anomaly because you happen to be pain-free now, just wait a while.
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Arthritis is the common denominator.
There are different forms of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the biggie, usually a casualty of increasing age.
It causes the most joint pain, by far.
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Fortunately, there’s something you might do every day to helpalleviate joint pain: eat a healthier diet.
“Losing weight can help you get your OA under control.”
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, characterized by a deterioration of the cushioning cartilage within joints.
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Another common jot down of arthritis can trigger debilitating pain, toorheumatoid arthritis (RA).
“Body fat is pro-inflammatory.
These are the superfoods to eat more of to ease your aches from joint pain.
Read on, and to learn more, don’t missThe Most Crucial Eating Habit for Arthritis.
“Fruits and vegetables are powerhouse foods rich in antioxidants thatreduce inflammationin joints and muscles,” says Ward.
Shoot for at least two cups of fruits and three cups of vegetables per day.
Elevated levels indicate inflammation in your body, which exacerbates joint pain.
One of the best sources of ALA is walnuts.
