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<p>Munch on fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts. A Mediterranean diet rich in fish, poultry, and plant-based foods has been found to decrease joint pain.&nbsp;There are a few specific foods that have been studied and found to help ease painful arthritis symptoms:</p> <ul class="bullet-list t1"> <li>Apples</li> <li>Strawberries</li> <li>Cherries</li> <li>Fiber</li> <li>Seafood rich in omega-3&rsquo;s (for those who prefer supplements, check with a health care provider first)</li> <li>Ginger</li> </ul> <p>Always check with a health professional for concerns about changing a diet.</p>

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<h2>Caregiving Services Can Help You Move &amp; Have Fun!</h2> <p>Staying still might reduce pain sensations, but is not good for circulation, joints, ligaments, or muscles. It seems contradictory to encourage regular, consistent, and vigorous exercise when someone is in pain, but that is, in fact, the recommendation of doctors for people who have arthritis.</p> <p><strong>The Arthritis Foundation recommends many types of exercise as &ldquo;arthritis-friendly&rdquo; to do:</strong></p> <ul class="bullet-list t1"> <li><strong>Walking:</strong>&nbsp;It&rsquo;s free and can be done in a variety of locales. The benefits range from joint support, improved circulation, weight loss, reduces the possibility of fractures, and more.</li> <li><strong>Yoga:</strong>&nbsp;There are many styles of yoga to choose from and it can be done in the privacy of one&rsquo;s home or at a local class.</li> <li><strong>Tai Chi:</strong>&nbsp;A gentle strengthening exercise that is less strenuous than some styles of yoga.</li> <li><strong>Golf:</strong>&nbsp;With the right adjustments to the swing, golf can remain a frequent exercise for someone living with arthritis.</li> <li><strong>Bicycling:</strong>&nbsp;During inclement weather or if safety is a concern, use an indoor stationary bike for some exercise.</li> <li><strong>Dancing:</strong>&nbsp;A social way to stay fit.</li> </ul>

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<h2>Arthritis Caregiving Tips</h2> <p>Living with arthritis can be painful and debilitating. However, there are things that you or a loved one can do to improve quality of life. Learn more about how nutrition, exercise, and appropriate treatments and medications can benefit those living with arthritis.</p> <h2>Caregiving Services Can Help You Cope</h2> <p>Listen to the body and get treatments or medication for pain because it&rsquo;s a sign that the body is in distress. Don&rsquo;t &ldquo;grin and bear it.&rdquo; In-home caregivers understand that pain from arthritis can be debilitating.</p> <p>Occupational therapist Theresa C. Kane advises people to &ldquo;respect pain.&rdquo; In fact, Kane explains that pain indicates there is inflammation that needs to be addressed. The sensation of pain is an opportunity to listen to one&rsquo;s body and take care.<br><br>One instinct is to remain still to avoid pain, but Kane says that the opposite is true: do not remain in the same position for too long. If sitting, move after 20-30 minutes.&nbsp;There are treatments and medications available for reducing this pain so that people can still enjoy their daily lives. Beyond these traditional approaches are some natural methods that might bring some pain relief, according to the Arthritis Foundation.</p>

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