Chances are you or someone you know has joint problems-according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three U.S. adults experience some form of joint discomfort on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many Americans simply view their discomfort as an inconvenience and don’t do anything to improve their joint health. Best-selling author of The Arthritis Cure, Jason Theodosakis, MD, thinks this philosophy is a mistake. “People can improve their joint health by making simple lifestyle changes. In the short term, these steps can improve joint mobility, flexibility and comfort, and may help protect joints from deteriorating in the future.”
Here are Dr. Theodosakis’ top tips for creating a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Lace Up: Moderate, low impact exercise is crucial to improve mobility. By incorporating activities such as walking, swimming and biking into a 30-minute, three to five times per week schedule, joint strain can be reduced. If it’s hard to get moving, find a buddy to exercise with. The buddy system increases motivation and fun levels.
• Find Balance: Diet fads often don’t become part of a...