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- What is arthritis?
- Symptoms of arthritis
- Causes of arthritis
- Prevention of arthritis
- Risk factors for arthritis
- Complications of arthritis
- When to see a doctor about arthritis
- Diagnosis of arthritis
- Conventional treatment of arthritis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of arthritis
- Living with arthritis
- Caring for someone with arthritis
Arthritis may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Age - people who are older tend to be more at risk of developing any type of arthritis, but especially osteoarthritis, because their joints may not have as much cartilage and synovial fluid to protect the bones from damage
- Gender - statistics show that more women than men seem to develop both arthritis and osteoporosis of all types
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There may be ways to prevent arthritis from occurring (or prevent worsening of symptoms):
- Essential fatty acids - the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for joint health as they may be able to prevent the inflammation that is associated with arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids (EFA/DHA) and omega-6 fatty acids (GLA) have potent anti-inflammatory properties and have been shown in numerous studies to produce beneficial effects in people who have any type of arthritis, by reducing severity and duration of symptoms. This also means they may prevent onset of arthritis in some people in the first place by ensuring joint health is optimal and not enabling the trigger for rheumatoid arthritis to happen
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 3 January 2009 || Last updated: 8 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
