Arthritis and Emotional Health

Arthritis and Emotional Health

Negative emotional resentments and obsessive-compulsive actions have been known to aggravate arthritis and emotional health. Emotional stress can bring an onset as well. What seems to be a common theme is the fact that arthritis sufferers don’t have the ability to relax very much and relaxation is one of the essential healing techniques for arthritis. So how about trying to relaxation therapies like yoga, meditation, and massage therapy is another excellent way. Another way to help rheumatoid arthritis sufferers is to actually write about your dealings with RA and any other stressful or traumatic life experiences you have gone through.

Have you ever thought about an arthritis detox? (Be sure and read more on what is rheumatoid arthritis)
A detox diet will help dissolve and flush out the inorganic mineral deposits and replace them with healing nutrients. Vitamin C powder (with bioflavinoids), 1/2 teaspoon at a time mixed with juice or water will do the trick. It’s recommended that you do this 5-6 times per day. At least this way you’re getting in most of your water too so it’s a win/win!

Speaking of water. The lack of water in your body is also linked to arthritis pain and stiffness. There is a certain molecule in cartilage (chondroitin sulfate) that attracts and holds water. A typical healthy joint will consist of about 85-90% water. Cartilage doesn’t have it’s own blood supply so the chondroitin sulfate helps to hold water (like a sponge) remove waste, and lubricate. Water can help restore healthy cartilage as it relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. Be sure and include eight or more 8 ounce glasses of water daily in your arthritis diet. Mix in some vitamin C for 6 of those glasses and you’ve knocked out both. Another thing is to limit your alcohol consumption since they are especially dehydrating. If you don’t think that arthritis and emotional health aren’t tied together, think again.

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