How we can improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

If you look around for treatment and solutions for arthritis, you will find dozens or more claims including dietary supplements, herbal oils and change in Diet chart. Experiments or medical research carried out supports some of these claims. However when you are seeking solutions to your arthritis problem; you should keep your senses open. What is so called low cost treatment may not always prove to be a solution. Or what has worked for one person may not work in same effective manner to you.

However for all of us, even though there enough medical evidences, there are certain healthy nutritional thoughts that you can implement or consider to help yourself.

List of  methods to improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms from expert:

Reduce weight

Many researchers found that reducing weight helps. If you have osteoarthritis, your weight may act as a risk factor if it is more than the normal. Our joints bear body load. So if you lose weight, it will automatically ease the joints load and thus pain.

To a good reason, if your weight under normal range, chances of developing arthritis will also reduce to great extent. If you are seriously overweight or obese, then GM Diet is one of the best ways to reduce weight. In order to maintain the desired weight it is best to exercise daily which also include strength training.

GM Diet is a well known diet plan followed by people to lose weight in less time. Unlike other plan, this plan proposes to eat proper fruits and vegetables in such a way that your overall calorie intake is low. This forces body to utilize the stored carbs and body fats to meet the daily energy demand, thus producing weight loss.

GM diet is relatively strict diet and you need to be prepared for it. The diet runs on very loss calorie and protein. But the results are worth the efforts. If you want to go for GM Diet, consult your dietitian first or you may contact us. Ensure there is no nutritional deficiency during diet period by taking a multivitamin daily supplement.

Reduce Trans fats and Saturated Fats

Ongoing studies point out to the possible connection between saturated fats found in chicken, full-fat milk products, red meat, butter and chronic inflammation. Studies also found that trans fats or food processed from trans fats such as French fries, hydrogenated oil also are responsible for inflammation.

Monounsaturated fats, found in olive oil, are unlikely to contribute to the chronic inflammation.

Add vegetables and fruits in your diet

Bold colored vegetables and fruits— such as papayas, bell peppers, oranges pumpkins, contains carotenoids. Some research points that carotenoids rich diets helps decrease inflammation. A small study on rheumatoid arthritis patients who ate a Mediterranean diet which includes lots of vegetables and fruits and spices for three months learned that it enhanced joint function and eased inflammation. Researchers recommend aiming for four to five servings of fruits and similar servings of vegetables daily in your diet.

There is myth revolving around years which says eliminating the so-called nightshade vegetables helps cure arthritis. The vegetables are eggplant, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes. The theory is that joint pain and inflammation can be reduced by avoiding these foods. However medical facts do not support such claim.

Omega - 3 Fats

A critical factor in rheumatoid arthritis is dietary fats which directly affects inflammation. In this particular disease, body’s immune system unknowingly attacks body’s healthy tissues, joint in this case, resulting in rheumatoid arthritis. Omega 3 found in fish oil is known to have anti-inflammatory properties can be given in bigger doses. The clinical studies show good benefit in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

However the research on foods rich in omega-3 fats on RA is still under progress. 

Vitamin D

It has been well observed through research that people having osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have been found to have low levels of vitamin D in the blood. 


 Almost all best nutritionist in Mumbai advises supplement to their clients to bridge the nutritional gap. Nutrilite Daily multivitamin provides 10 mcg or 400 IU vitamin D. Seeking out morning sun for 10 minute also synthesizes vitamin D in the body, provided you are not wearing suns screen.

Other Supplements

There are many supplements available in the market for arthritis. But only glucosamine and boswellia have some proof to support their use in the arthritis. Glucosamine supports healthy joints and boswellia along with bromelain supports the healthy cartilage tissues.

Since rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease, glucosamine may be of little use. Use of anti-oxidants and omega 3 are the only ways to cope with RA.

Look Beyond Arthritis

Even though the above mentioned dietary recommendations do not seem to be contributing to ease your arthritis, they are all healthy tips that will certain your overall well being. These recommendations will reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Those who implement these changes also are less likely to stay away from types of cancer.