Keeping joints healthy in winter
Tip # 2: It is essential for people who already suffering from joint and knee pain to include foods rich in Vitamin K, D and C (like oranges, spinach, cabbage and tomatoes) into their diet; as they play an important role in the production of cartilage and help the body absorb calcium, strengthening the bones.
Tip # 3: Exercise regularly. It not only helps you lose weight but also increases flexibility and strengthens the muscles that support the knee (e.g. aerobics, walking, swimming or cycling). Your knees experience about three to four times your body weight when you walk, so lose weight to help your knees.
Tip # 4: Have warm baths. They are beneficial in keeping your joints warm and help relieve the stiffness and pain of arthritis and other conditions.
Tip # 5: Get some sun. The sun supplies you with essential vitamin D. This is essential for the strengthening of the bones and other bodily functions. So soak up the sun either in the morning or evening. It will not only naturally warm you up; it will also give you much needed nutrients.
Tip # 6: Stay away from unhealthy drinks. Alcohol, tea, coffee, and other aerated drinks reduce the amount of calcium you absorb, and weaken bones. Swap your caffeine-fuelled drinks for water and fresh juice. more