Osteoarthritis Dos & Don'ts

What to Avoid?

Fine Tune your Life Magnet therapies Quit smoking Stay active Strengthen muscles Use hot and Practice good posture around your joints cold therapy and proper body mechanics Muscle Relaxation Keep your joints exible Try acupuncture Aquatic exercises Manage your weight Control stress

Fine Tune your Life Prayer and relaxation Get a massage Tai chi Transcutaneous electrical Sun exposure Deep Breathing nerve stimulation (TENS)

Avoid ✘Red meat ✘Roasted meat ✘Grilled Steak ✘Broiled hot dogs ✘Saturated fat ✘Fried food ✘French fries ✘White rice ✘White bread ✘Potato chips ✘Sugar ✘Margarine ✘ Mayonnaise ✘Cheese

Green List food � Mackerel �Sardines � Salmon � Fresh tuna � Lean chicken �VGeregeentaLbelaefy � Broccoli � Green tea � Garlic � Ginger � Mushroom � Paprika � Cayenne � Carrot � Turmeric

Green List food � Cinnamon �Olive oil � Whole grains � Orange � Grapefruits �Limes � Grape � Pineapple � Bananas � Berries � Strawberries � Raspberries � Avocado � Watermelon

Green List food � Walnuts �Pine nuts � Pistachios � Almond � Red beans �Kidney beans � Pinto beans � Pine nuts � Lentils � Skim milk � Yogurt