What exactly is Arthritis? Its Symptoms, Types, and Statistics. Top 10 Foods to Avoid When Trying to Cure Arthritis

Hello and good morning! My lovely breakfastie buddies. Did you know about arthritis disease? Did you hear this name before? Are you suffering from it? Have you known about the people of your surroundings who are dying with the pain of arthritis?  And after taking a lot of medicine, why didn’t find any betterment in your joint pain and its symptoms? Are you sick of daily inflammation, tenderness, stiffness, and pain? Did you remember when you were unable to move due to joint and arthritis pain? 

Man Crying with Arthritis Pain

Only because of this pain, inflammation, stiffness in your joints. Do you have to face many problems to perform your daily tasks? Did you know, we are contributing to the symptoms of this disease by eating the wrong food item?  This is why we become sicker except getting better day by day. Literally, people are crying and sometimes feel helpless due to this cursed disease.

No worries, I'm here to assist and advise you on how to handle this scenario.  I'm going to talk about this very sensitive and essential topic after my passionate observation. Today, we will discuss the top 10 Foods to avoid when trying to cure Arthritis. Firstly, before moving towards let we have look at the basis of it. What is arthritis? What are the causes, symptoms, types of this disease? And many more things about arthritis disease… 

What is Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis 

It is a health condition in which people experience swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. It becomes worst with the increase of age.  It normally includes inflammation and degeneration (breakdown) of your joints. These conditions may be the reason for pain when you use your joint. It is not only one health condition, it has more than 100 types of arthritis disorder. This disease is most common in both men and women between the ages of 40 to 60.

The following parts of the body are most commonly affected by this health condition:

• Knees areas
• Lower back area
• Feet
• Hands
• Hips area

Different symptoms of arthritis:

There are major common symptoms of this disease as below:

• Chronic Pain in joints
• Stiffness
• Inflammation 
• Redness
• Reduce your range of motion.
• Tenderness.
• Warmth

Statistics about Arthritis:

Arthritis affects more than 350 million individuals worldwide (Global RA Network, 2021).

In the United States, one out of every four adults suffers from arthritis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020).

Arthritis will affect 78 million adults in the United States by 2040, according to estimates (Arthritis & Rheumatology, 2016).

Arthritis statistics by type

Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 3% of the world's population (National Psoriasis Foundation, 2020).

Fibromyalgia affects 4 million persons in the United States (CDC, 2020).

Lupus affects over a million people in the United States (Lupus Foundation of America, 2016).

Various kinds of arthritis disease:

1. Degenerative Arthritis
2. Inflammatory Arthritis
3. Infectious Arthritis
4. Metabolic Arthritis

Hey! My breakfastie buddies, let’s move on to our main topic all the top 10 foods to avoid when trying to cure Arthritis.

Here is the list of all foods that you should be avoided if you want to cure your thyroid symptoms:

1. Gluten and wheat
2. Dairy
3. Corn oil
4. Fried and Processed Food
5. Fried, grilled, Heated, or Refrigerated foods
6. Select Vegetables
7. Sugar
8. Refined Carbohydrates
9. Alcohol and Tobacco
10. Smoking

1. Gluten and wheat:

Gluten and Wheat:

Gluten and wheat are top of the list which you have to quit consuming if you're suffering from arthritis. 

Even if you are not gluten or wheat intolerant, these two products can cause an inflammatory response.

Joint pain has been linked to a leaky gut (which is now a medical term). Toxins enter the bloodstream through a leaky gut, causing inflammation around the joints. Because arthritis causes joint inflammation, it can be terribly painful, resulting in swollen and stiff joints. This can have an effect on a person's life quality.

Gluten, according to the Arthritis Foundation, can worsen arthritis symptoms. Some people with arthritis may notice that their arthritis pain effects after consuming gluten. This can have an effect on a person's life quality. Gluten, according to the Arthritis Foundation, can worsen arthritis symptoms.

Some people with arthritis may notice that their arthritis pain effects after consuming gluten.

This is why doctors ask that people with arthritis eat a low-fat, low-salt, and low-carbohydrate diet.

This can aid in the relief of inflamed joints. If your diet contains a lot of gluten and/or wheat-containing foods, simply remove them from your diet to see if your symptoms improve.

2. Dairy:

Dairy is the number second food that should be avoided if you are suffering from arthritis. Casein is a type of slow-digesting protein found in almost all dairy products. The casein protein has the potential to irritate tissues around joints. This will progress from a minor irritant to a full-fledged inflammation.

3. Corn oil:

Corn oil should be avoided because any food containing excessive amounts of omega-6 fatty acids can cause inflammation. Any oil, such as canola, grapeseed, or sunflower, in excess, can cause inflammation.

Because omega-6 fatty acids are found in so many foods, it's easy to eat too much of them. Keep an eye out for some even more surprising foods to avoid if you suffer from arthritis!

4. Fried and Processed Food:

The reason for the decrease in fried and processed foods should be fairly obvious. It has the power to remove or reduce inflammation and, as a result, joint pain. Reduced consumption of fried and highly processed foods has been shown to reduce inflammation in studies. And, regardless of your age or health status, actually, aid in the restoration of the body's natural defenses.

Reduce your intake of fried and processed foods if you have a strong desire to do so in your diet.

Remove fried meats and frozen prepared meals from your diet and replace them with more vegetables and fruits. You should also make an effort to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Fried and Processed Foods

5. Fried, grilled, heated, or refrigerated foods:

Many fried, grilled, heated, or refrigerated foods contain a toxic byproduct known as advanced glycation end product (or AGE). It has the ability to cause inflammation. Because some proteins in the body are 'attacked,' when these AGE foods, cause an autoimmune response. As a result of the increased inflammation, arthritic symptoms develop.

6. Select Vegetables:

In fact, vegetables like eggplants, peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes can aggravate arthritis symptoms.

This is because a compound found in these veggies called solanine can cause "adverse physiological reactions" in conditions such as arthritis.

7. Sugar:

Fructose, glucose, and sucrose are all sugars that can activate biomolecules, causing inflammation. Carbonated drinks are also high in calories and contain a lot of sugar. Weight gain and inflammation may result as a result. If you're trying to cut sugar from your diet, choose sugar-free alternatives, eat more fruits and vegetables, and limit your sugar intake.

After eating sugary foods and beverages, a person's blood sugar levels may rise. White rice and pasta, for example, contain refined flour, which can raise blood sugar levels and cause your body to produce inflammatory chemicals. Cytokines are chemicals that can make arthritis symptoms worse. 
When eaten in excess, these foods can cause weight gain. Joints are strained as a result of this.

8. Refined Carbohydrates:

Refined Carbohydrates: 

Because white flour products, such as white bread, white potatoes, and most cereals, have a high glycemic index, they can cause inflammation. Furthermore, refined carbohydrates have been linked to an increased risk of obesity. One of the primary risk factors for arthritis is obesity.

9. Alcohol and Tobacco:

Tobacco and alcohol have been linked to a type of arthritis known as rheumatoid arthritis. Tobacco and alcohol use can result in a wide range of health issues, including inflammation. Smokers are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis while drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing gout. So, instead of smoking and drinking, try to make healthier choices, such as getting enough rest and exercise.

Alcohol and Tabaco: 

10. Smoking:

Smoking contributes significantly to the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. People who have smoked for more than 20 years are more likely to develop severe rheumatoid arthritis. Smoking can also reduce the effectiveness of some medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists believe that smoking has an impact on the immune system's performance.

Fortunately, smoking is both an environmental risk factor and a completely avoidable one. If you have arthritis and smoke, you should think about quitting. Speak to your doctor right away if you need assistance quitting.

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Here are bonus tips to manage arthritis for my breakfastie lovely people following:

• Supplements and drugs
• Therapy for the body
• Treatment (occupational)
• A nutrient-dense diet
• Regular physical activity
• If necessary, weight loss
• Compresses (both hot and cold)
• Canes and walkers are examples of mobility aids

Thank you for reading all the way to the end of today's post. I hope you find today's post interesting. Please let me know how you're dealing with your arthritis. If you have any additional information about arthritis, please share it in the comments section.

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