Wellness Therapies To Mitigate the Effects of Arthritis

Following a Mediterranean diet may be able to help

We work with many people living with arthritis, and often they ask, are there diets or foods that can mitigate the impact of arthritis on their lives?

While no diet can wholly stop effects of arthritis, foods know to reduce inflammation in our joints are often found in the well known and widely respected Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is a healthy choice so many ways and is often considered helpful for it's anti-aging qualities. Additionally, the Mediterranean diet is considered to have a positive impact on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure, all dangers in heart disease. Research suggests that people whofollow a Mediterranean diet may live longer and are less likely to put on weight.

The Mediterranean diet is rich in natural food. Low in the types of processed foods that are often packed with unhealthy sugars. A Mediterranean diet incorporates vegetables, fruits, fish, beans and nuts and is low in saturated fat.

Former President, Bill Clinton is renowned for adopting the Mediteranean diet afer a series of health scares.

What Can I Hope for if I adopt the Mediteranean diet?
A Harvard University study found  that the Mediterranean diet is effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and overall mortality, and found that changes in inflammation, blood sugar, and body mass index were all results of followingf the diet.

The impact of weightloss can ease the pressure on muscles and joints. 

Please visit Arthritis.org to read an excellent article about the benefical impact The Mediteranean diet can have on your health.