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Diversions Health By Elizabeth Manning Snap, crackle, pop How to combat the scourge of arthritis. A rthritis is defined as "a painful inflammation in the joints." According to the Centers for Disease Control, arthritis affects 22 percent of Americans – about 50 million people ages 18 or older. Currently, while there is no known cure for arthritis, the good Facts about common forms of arthritis • Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. • Osteoarthritis is the most common form and affects 27 million Americans. • Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder, occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues, causing a painful swelling that eventually can result in bone erosion and joint deformity. • Gout, the most common type of arthritis in men, is caused by obesity, hypertension, alcohol consumption and diuretics. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Hoffco_OVD0312_PG036.indd 1 Diversions_0713.indd 37 news is that arthritis is treatable with certain lifestyle modifications and medication. For mild forms: Exercise often. Staying active helps keep symptoms under control, even if pain and stiffness is a deterrence. Mind your diet. The Mediterranean diet – consisting of fish, fruit, vegetables, cereals and beans – contains less red meat and dairy products. Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis that consumed a Long hours on the road and a lack of exercise and healthy diet make truckers prime candidates for arthritis. Mediterranean diet saw 56 percent less disease activity. Mind your gut. A lack of good bacteria in your gut hurts its ability to fight inflammatory agents. Eat fermented foods such as yogurt to help repair it. See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment when needed. 2/27/13 9:30 AM July 2013 | Overdrive | 37 6/27/13 3:32 PM