Unravelling the Root Cause of Arthritis

Send us Fan MailArthritis affects more than one in four people in the UK and is a blanket term used to describe over 100 different types of arthritis. If you have received an arthritis diagnosis, you will know there is no cure. Or you might not have an arthritis diagnosis, but your joints have been sore, fragile and failing for years. So, where do you go from here? Well, evidence suggests that you shouldn't give up hope and that you may be able to appease symptoms of pain, swelling, redness and deformity by changing your diet and lifestyle.In today's episode, VJ unravels the potential root causes of arthritis and explains natural approaches to addressing the underlying causes of arthritis to help with symptoms of joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Highlights from today's episode include:Symptoms of arthritis include morning stiffness, joint pain and swelling.The different types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and creative arthritis. The potential root causes of arthritis The link between arthritis and gut health.The best diet for arthritis and the debate about nightshade vegetables. Stress management techniques to help with arthritis.Nutrients and supplements for arthritis.You can also read my article, 'Can nutrition help symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis'Here are some of the studies mentioned in today's podcast:Oral health-related quality of life and dental caries in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a cross-sectional observational studyGut microbiota and rheumatoid arthritis: From pathogenesis to novel therapeutic opportunitiesThe Link between Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Klebsiella, and Starch ConsumptionTune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionistYou can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.And if you would like to improve your symptoms of arthritis with natural therapies, book your free discovery call with VJ here.And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.