Make Living with Arthritis Easier using These 7 Easy Tips

Did you know that many people suffering from arthritis believe that their joint pains are highly indicative of rainy or cold weather? As you might already know, people suffering from Arthritis constantly suffer from pain in the joints, swelling, and stiffness and usually have a limited range of motion. This only worsens with temperature drops, making it all the more important for people suffering from Arthritis to find additional forms of preventative care during the winter months.

Here are some tips and strategies you can use to managing arthritis and soothe the pain:

1. Dress Appropriately

   If it’s cold outside, keep aching hands warm with gloves, socks and add extra layers of clothes or thermal wear to avoid the cold temperatures. It is important to wear lots of layers so you can keep your body temperature in check when the temperatures outside drop dramatically.

2. Stay Hydrated

   According to a study published by Experimental Physiology, even mild dehydration might make you more sensitive to pain. So be sure to keep yourself hydrated at all times

3. Keep Your Weight in Check

   An article in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlighted the impact weight loss can bring about, especially in people suffering from knee and leg arthritis. So, try to fit in some form of exercise in your daily routine to stay active. Even if that means 15 minutes of walking, do it and supplement that with a healthy diet.

4. Water Therapy

   Swimming in a heated pool is both great exercise and helps sooth your joints. If you don't have access to a public pool, you can also get relief from a warm bath or foot soak

5. Check Your Vitamin D Levels

   Low levels of vitamin D are also known to increase sensitivity towards arthritis pain. Not just this, vitamin D deficiencies also raise the risk for osteoporosis. While vitamin D is naturally available in sunlight, you must also consult your physician about vitamin D rich foods and start incorporating them in your diet.

6. Be More Careful

   Once the weather gets colder and snow starts to fall, you will need to be extra careful when going outside to protect your joints from further damage. If you are going outside, pick strong, supportive shoes and avoid walking on icy, slick surfaces to reduce stress on your knees and feet.

7. Wear Compression Socks and Gloves

   Anyone and everyone suffering from arthritis would have been asked to wear some form of compression gear to help alleviate the pain. In fact, wearing compression socks, stocking and gloves not only help boost blood circulation but also help relieve stiffness and aching joints while keeping your feet and hands warm and dry. By using copper compression gear, you will be able to enhance these benefits by adding the power of copper ions in the mix. Copper has been used throughout history as an anti-inflammatory agent. While the light compression provides the much-needed pressure to your extremities, the copper ions provide long-term anti-microbial and odour protection, thus ensuring comfort even beyond the cold winter months.

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