Arthritis:It's causes and cures

Popular belief associated with Arthritis is that it is a health issue related to bones and muscles.It is not true,it is inflammation of joints.Generally it is seen in elderlies but it is no fixed rule and can happen in any age.Osteoarthritis is the commonest form,other types include Rheumatoid Arthritis.
 Osteoarthritis is caused by reduction of cartilage in the tissues where as
Rheumatoid Arthritis is more associated with immune system.
Arthritis can seriously impact a persons ability to perform daily chore activities.It's causes include injuries,unusually active immune system,disturbed metabolism,hereditary factors and obesity.Usually it is not one factor alone responsible for Arthritis and it is a combination of factors.Physically active people are generally not found to be suffering from it.Its treatment includes medication,physiotherapy(most effective) and in some cases surgical intervention too.
Generally this is more prevalent in women as compared to men.
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How obesity increases the risk of Arthritis and worsens existing Arthritis

We have all heard of those Obese are at high risk of heart and diabetic problems.Which is actually true too.But besides these, it  equally increases the risk of developing life long Arthritis .But there is not much awareness around it. It is absolutely confirmed that Obesity worsens Arthritis.Excess weight puts more pressure on the joints increasing their stress and aggravation,ultimately leading to severe pain in the joints.

Besides fat is an active tissue which creates and releases inflammatory chemicals.
So to stay free from several of the health problems,see that you don't put on excess weight.

Sharing some tips below,which can help you with weight control and at the same time keep you free from Athritis

a) If you are non exercising types,gradually start walking.If you have stairs with in your home,go up and down few times on a daily basis.Don't go whole hog in one single go,probably you will get tired and won't have any urge left to indulge in exercise.If you start by doing up and down three times a day ,then take it to fifteen times in a months time.By this time,resilience in your body will be built.
b)Increase in take of fluids,the fluids will reduce your urge to eat more and would indirectly reduce your diet.It is important that physical exercises and the diet control go hand in hand.
c)Eat food like banana,nuts ,egg which gives you adequate proteins and as well as reduce the urge to go on binge.Avoid noodles,pizza ,coke,oily food.
These measures if adopted in all seriousness can go a long way in keeping our weight in check and keep the threat of joint problems away.