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gwynhill
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I have problems sleeping and never, ever manage 8 hours sleep a night. 6 hours maximum and usually less than this. I have tried to establish a regular routine - warm bath, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises before bed with no success. Really at a loss to know how to improve this situation
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I'm pleased to see that basically the diet that I have chosen to follow (in the main) is what my own diet has evolved into the additional ingredient in mine is that I am following a gluten free version of your suggestions so I am pleased to find the similarities in both diets as I'm pleased to say that my weight loss is 21kgs 96 to 75.
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hi, I'd like to get more details on diet. I try to eat a lot of fish and vegetables, and fruit, but what other things are good for you? and what should I ban from my diet apart from the processed foods?
@brandx.fone, could you please tell me why you are following a gluten free diet? Does it really help your RA?
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@lassyxo my following of the gluten free diet came from my knowledge that 4 times of my body weight were passing through my knees with every step I took and at 96kgs I wanted to loose weight to reduce this effect on my knees.
Further research revealed that while wheat itself was not directly responsable for storing fat in my body it would facilitate other foods to store fat in my body.
Hense the gluten/WHEAT free diet came to be. I hope that I have explained the reason for my diet.
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Brendan..
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Can small lifestyle changes help you manage your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms? This article shows you 4 simple lifestyle tips that put you in charge of your rheumatoid arthritis.
The tips below will help you deal with chronic joint pain and fatigue—common RA symptoms.
1. Don't skimp on sleep.
Sleep is not a luxury—it's essential to your physical and mental well-being. When you sleep, your body is hard at work regenerating and repairing itself. But sleep can be hard to come by when you have RA.
To get you into a healthy sleep rhythm, establish a sleep schedule: Every day, go to bed and wake up at the same time. Aim to sleep 8 hours every night. If you have trouble winding down, take a warm bath, do some deep breathing, or meditate to signal your body to calm down.
You can also talk to your doctor about other ways to help you sleep: You may need a sleeping medication to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
2. Eat an anti-inflammatory diet.
Basing your diet on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, is important, but is it enough? In addition to eating these healthy foods, try adding foods that contain omega-3s, such as salmon and olive oil. These foods have an anti-inflammatory effect-eating them can lower overall inflammation levels in your body.
Also, try to limit highly processed foods and fast foods since these foods can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. For more information on the anti-inflammatory diet for RA, check out our rheumatoid arthritis diet article.
3. Learn how to manage your stress.
Stress can exacerbate RA symptoms, so that's why you need to find ways that work to manage it. There are numerous stress management techniques. Some common ones are deep breathing and meditation.
Dedicate some time every day to do something you really enjoy: It could be painting or writing in a journal. Just do whatever it takes to relieve your stress in a healthy way.
Check out this interesting article on stress management, to learn how to cope with it better.
4. Make room for moderate exercise.
Regular, low-impact exercise is the golden ticket when it comes to living well with rheumatoid arthritis. Exercising with rheumatoid arthritis can significantly relieve RA symptoms. It also boosts your energy, releases endorphins (those feel-good hormones), strengthens muscles and joints, and increases your range of motion.
Incorporate a combination of the 3 types of exercise—aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility—into your exercise routine. Remember to listen to your body, and respect what it's telling you. You don't need to work out for hours every day—just do what you can.
These 4 rheumatoid arthritis lifestyle tips are simple things you can do to help you manage RA. Incorporating them into your lifestyle will help you to not only live well—but thrive—with rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: practicalpainmanagement.com
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Do you apply these rules to your everyday life? What other things help you manage your rheumatoid arthritis ?