{"id":2252,"date":"2006-10-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2006-10-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/2006\/10\/05\/best-cure-is-still-prevention\/"},"modified":"2006-10-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2006-10-05T00:00:00","slug":"best-cure-is-still-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.rakansarawak.com\/?p=2252","title":{"rendered":"Best Cure is Still Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The term arthritis is derived from the
\nGreek word "athron", or joint, while "itis" means
\ninflammation.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Arthritis is one of the most common types
\nof joint-disabling diseases. <\/span>In fact,
\nthere are over 200 types of arthritis, but the two most prevalent forms are
\nosteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint
\ndisease confined to local attacks on individuals. <\/span>It is basically a product of normal wear and tear in the joints
\nover years of usage. This includes the knee and hip joints of an overweight
\nperson; joints injured in an accident or sports; joints subjected to stresses
\nat work or play; or joints with hidden birth defects.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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In contrast, rheumatoid arthritis is a
\npainful, even-disabling disease of the immune system that triggers
\ndiscomfort <\/span>and swelling in non-specific
\njoints, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, tendons and connective tissues. <\/span>It can strike at any age, occurring mainly in
\nthe 25-40 year age group.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Arthritis can be significantly reduced by
\nfollowing these simple guidelines:<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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  • <\/span>Watch
    \nyour weight<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
  • Choose a well-balanced diet based on
    \ncomplex carbohydrates, such as pasta, bread, rice and potatoes, together with
    \nhigh-fibre foods.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
  • Avoid animal fats. <\/span>Stock up plenty of fresh fruits and
    \nvegetables instead.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
  • Exercise daily. <\/span>It is an excellent way to delay the onset of arthritis.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
  • Consuming cod liver oil also works wonders.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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