Which Are Anti-Inflammatory Foods in Arthritis?

 

Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Way

According to a study by Sköldstam and colleagues (2003, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases) the Mediterranean diet improved disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis patients. An earlier study by Linos (1991, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) revealed the association between consumption of olive oil and lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Thus, replacing butter with olive oil might help with your joints.

Turmeric and Ginger: Your Kitchen Helpers

Your grandmother was right about haldi. In 2016, Daily et al. found out that this spice helped to decrease the pain in people with knee osteoarthritis (Journal of Medicinal Food). Altman and Marcussen (2001, Arthritis & Rheumatism) discovered that ginger extract also helped to reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis a bit. And this is how Ayurveda for arthritis treatment gets interesting as these spices have been used in the Indian kitchen and healing traditions for a long time.

Greens, berries and nuts

• Broccoli and spinach: In the laboratory studies conducted by Davidson et al. (2013, Arthritis & Rheumatism) it was found that sulforaphane contained in broccoli protected cartilage.
• Berries: They're loaded with antioxidants and taste like dessert.
• Walnuts and almonds: The healthy fats and something to distract your hands.

Comparing: Friend or Foe?

Food | Joint-friendly? | Our honest take

Salmon | Yes | Fancy, fishy and good for you

Olive oil | Yes | Liquid gold, minus the price tag

Turmeric | Yes | It stinks and it stains everything, but I still love it.

Sugary drinks | Not really | Yummy, but they can hurt your joints.

Deep-fried snacks | Not really | Great taste but bad for inflammations

Food Is Helpful, But It is Not the Solution

Here goes the grown-up part. Diet is a supporter not the hero who works alone. If pain continues to show up, you'd better consult a doctor about the best medications for arthritis for you, whether it's osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or something else.

And finally, people often search for arthritis Ayurvedic treatment. In order to provide it, a practitioner has to pay attention to digestion, lifestyle and body type of the patient as well as his or her symptoms. In case you are wondering about this option, consult with the practitioner and not with random message from WhatsApp.

Wrapping Up

Of course, eating well will be beneficial for aching joints. A colorful meal with some olive oil and a pinch of turmeric will help a lot. As an alternative treatment option for joints' problems you can also try Karma Ayurveda for knee pain treatment and consult Dr. Puneet Dhawan in particular. However, do not forget about consulting your doctor first and doing your exercises.

Key Takeaways

• Fatty fish, olive oil, turmeric, ginger, greens, berries and nuts are popular choices.
• The researchers say it's beneficial, but there is no guarantee for each case.
• Cut back on sugary and deep-fried foods.
• Food can aid treatment, but can't replace it.
• Talk to your doctor before doing so.