Certain terms can be confusing, especially when you're looking for relevant information on symptoms, or trying to put a label on aches and pains.

Read on to find out what's behind the words "rheumatism", "osteoarthritis" and "arthritis", and discover some tips and natural health productsto help relieve the aches and pains of aging.

Contents

 

1. What is arthritis ?

Definition and presentation

Pronatur Laboratory advice

 

2. What is osteoarthritis?

Definition and presentation

Pronatur Laboratory advice

 

3. Natural health products for osteoarthritis

The keystone of the range AGYflex® : the SOD melon

Naturally "anti-inflammatory" plants

Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM

 

1.  What is arthritis ?

Definition and presentation

In everyday language confused sometimes osteoarthritis and arthritis. The term arthritis is made up of the prefix "arthr-" (joint) and the suffix "-ite" (inflammation) inflammatory disease of the synovial membrane lining theinside the joints and keeps them running smoothly.

 

L'osteoarthritis is one type, as a result of the degeneration associated with aging. Visit other types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory, reactive or juvenile arthritis, gout, etc.) can be triggered at any age, even during childhood, although the latter is less common.

 

Visit main difference with symptoms of osteoarthritis is that pain does not subside with rest. However, it is advisable to keep a light physical activity, this is the perfect way to control the discomfort caused by the inflammation of arthritis.

 

PRONATUR Laboratory advice

When you suffer from arthritis, a healthy lifestyle is essential.

 

1) Consult a physician to determine the type of arthritis we'll be looking for different solutions to relieve symptoms if we're dealing with osteoarthritis, i.e. "normal" aging of the body, or an auto-immune disease. Surgery may even be considered in certain cases.

 

2) L'arthritis being a chronic inflammatory disease, it's worth investing in food and complements food that use natural ingredients that have anti-inflammatory properties. For example: ginger, garlic, cinnamon and turmeric. Good daily hydration is also essential.

 

3) Find a form of exercise adapted to arthritis. Activity helps to protect joints and muscles, which can help to reduce the progression of symptoms. Impact sports and "violent" physical exercise, on the other hand, are strongly discouraged.

 

 

2. What is osteoarthritis?

Definition and presentation

 

Commonly referred to asrheumatism", l'osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, a direct consequence of aging. It affects the cartilage whichdepletes, and ceases to protect bones from friction as in the case of healthy joints.

 

Visit consequence of this degradation from joint capital, are developing pain, the stiffness, a loss d'range of motion. The areas most affected by osteoarthritis are the knees (gonarthrosis), the hands, the hip (coxarthrosis) and the foot. .

 

Visit aggravating factors of osteoarthritis are overweight, l'excessive use of joints (sporting activity or physically intense work), theacidification of the body, the dehydration. The sedentary lifestyle (sitting posture) and thelack of movement are also genuine cartilage enemies. .

 

PRONATUR Laboratory advice

 

Of course, maintain a healthy lifestyle, , support its musculature while maintaining a gentle, regular activity, keep a normal body mass index, is important when suffering from osteoarthritis.

 

Here are some good practices to adopt:

 

1) Unlock the joints when you wake up. At night, joints become ankylosed, so before getting up, don't hesitate to wake up your joints insisting on the most painful ones. This can be done simply by flexion and extension movements or rotation while remaining in bed, but theself-massage with pressure applied with varying degrees of pressure, depending on how you feel, is the most effective way to achieve this adapted.

 

2) Think Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is an aggravating factor in joint pain. A exhibition regular at sun of the hands and forearms for around 30 minutes a day enables your body to produce most of its daily requirements (outside the hottest periods). As our ability to produce vitamin D diminishes with age, we strongly advise you to adapt your diet or take dietary supplements.

 

3) Pain is often greatest in the evening. Soothe the pain before going to bed, in order to sleep well, is then a matter of course. That's why, massage or get a massage is the most natural solution.

 

3. Natural health products for osteoarthritis

The keystone of the range AGYflex® : the SOD melon

 

Visit SOD melon is a antioxidant enzyme naturally present in the body, protecting the cells of living beings. A Study in Sweden underlines the fact that cartilage affected by osteoarthritis present well less from SOD a healthy joint. A supplementation could therefore slow its progress and have an anti-inflammatory action.

 

Visit SOD melon selected by the PRONATUR Laboratory is natural, , bioactive, from a variety biological, without GMO grown in the south of France. This substance, the "molecule of youth", helps combat oxidative stress in the body, which is partly responsible for ageing. It is theflagship ingredient around which our range of food supplements dedicated to muscle and joint well-being.

 

Naturally "anti-inflammatory" plants

 

Plants such asharpagophytum or the turmeric have virtues naturally anti-inflammatory able to relieve ailments related toosteoarthritis. .

 

L'harpagophytum helps maintain flexible tendons, reduce swelling, soothe irritation and support good mobility. It is found in the complement JOINT INTEGRITY, combined with other active ingredients, as well as in the 100% plant-based supplement HARPAGOPHYTUM. Discover the secrets of this plant in our dedicated blog article here.

 

Visit turmeric is now considered a plant-based active ingredient far more effective than most synthetic molecules on the market, ideal for relieve joints, , easily assimilated for sensitive stomachs. It has been proven in eight clinical trials that turmeric supplementation reduced inflammation and joint pain. The active substance, curcumin, combined with piperine (derived from black pepper) is the main ingredient in the curcumin extract a winning combination for greater joint comfort.

 

Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM

 

Visit glucosamine and the chondroitin, natural components of cartilage, have an effect on joint pain, particularly those linked to osteoarthritis. According to a 2014 study, their synergistic effect is comparable to that ofanti-inflammatories, with the advantage of far fewer side effects. These ingredients are essential for preserving nourish and regenerate cartilage.

 

An increasing number of clinical trials show that MSM would have beneficial effects against osteoarthritis (see our article here), especially in synergistic formulas with glucosamine and the chondroitin. Supplementation would slow cartilage wear andalleviate joint pain.

 

 

If you suffer from osteoarthritis or arthritis and want to (or can) do without anti-inflammatories, explore what various food supplements with natural ingredients can do for your daily well-being and comfort. Massaging yourself with a suitable gel can also provide significant joint relief, so don't overlook it.

 

 

 

Please note: This article is not a substitute for medical care. This information is not a therapeutic claim. Food supplements sold by PRONATUR are not medicines and cannot in any way replace treatment, a diversified, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.